InterIslander Ferry - Picton to Wellington More Information and Bookings Duration:3 hours Price: Starting from $72.50 per person Jump aboard a the interIslander daily ferry service across Cook Strait; the stretch of water separating the South and North Islands of New Zealand. Not just the link between islands, it's a New Zealand experience not be missed. An edition of the US magazine Wine Spectator, described the interIslander trip as 'one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world' and the scenery was described as 'jaw droppingly stunning!' Jump aboard a the interIslander daily ferry service across Cook Strait; the stretch of water separating the South and North Islands of New Zealand. Not just the link between islands, it's a New Zealand experience not be missed. An edition of the US magazine Wine Spectator, described the interIslander trip as 'one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world' and the scenery was described as 'jaw droppingly stunning!' InterIslander offers daily ferry services across the Cook Strait linking New Zealand's North and South Islands. Cruise across in 3-hours whilst traveling in comfort and style as you savor one of the world's most scenic ferry journeys.

The picturesque port town of Picton at one end of the crossing is left behind as you cruise through the serene waters of Queen Charlotte Sound in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds. The sparkling clear waters and lush forests of the Sounds is breathtaking as you leave the South Island. At the other end of the crossing is the beautiful harbor of New Zealand's capital city, Wellington (North Island). The cruise across Wellington Harbor offers a unique view of this exciting city. Nestled between surrounding hills and the glistening harbor, Wellington is a vibrant city which has retained the charm of its early colonial heritage. Wellington is alive with some of New Zealand's finest restaurants, shopping and theater - including the spectacular Te Papa Museum of New Zealand. Note: This InterIslander option does not allow travel with your vehicle. Please click on the "View Additional Info" button for a map of the departure point and route. bluebridge wellington picton ferry service | bluebridge cook strait straight shipping Campervan Hire Experience a taste of warm ‘kiwi’ hospitality when you cruise Cook Strait with the proudly New Zealand owned Bluebridge ferry service.

Launched in January 2003, the Bluebridge service - operated by Strait Shipping, is a passenger, car and freight ferry service crossing Cook Strait - a stretch of water that separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand, from Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island The Bluebridge ferry service operates two 186 metre 'Roll On/Roll Off' ships each with two vehicle decks for 150 vehicles, 2 passenger decks for 400 passengers, using computerized navigation and ship stability equipment, to make crossing Cook Strait a safe and enjoyable experience. Bluebridge onboard services provide our passengers with a taste of warm and friendly 'Kiwi' hospitality. Each ferry has comfortable and relaxing spacious passenger lounges, a movie lounge, a lounge bar, a quite lounge, family rooms, work stations for you to unpack your laptop and catch up on some business while en-route and a cafe, so you can relax and enjoy your journey. The lounge bar provides a comfortable setting to enjoy a glass of fragrant New Zealand wine - or one of the many choices of Kiwi beers on offer. The cafes offer a choice of hearty plated meals, hot chips and pies or fresh sandwiches and baking - at reasonable prices.

Outdoor areas allow for a bit of fresh air and an up close look at some of New Zealand's most stunning scenery. Crossing time for Bluebridge ferries between Wellington and Picton or Picton to Wellington is 3 hours 20 minutes. Major rental car operators like Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar or Thrifty will not allow their rental cars to travel between the North and South Islands on any Cook Strait ferry service. You will have to drop off at Wellington and pick up a new car at Picton if travelling north to south or drop off at Picton and pick up in Wellington if travelling south to north. Marlborough Sounds Cruise & Small Group Scenic Tour | Marlborough Wine Trail Our Price From NZNZ $147Per Person Enquire Now Tour Itinerary Depart Wellington by ferry onboard the Interislander and travel across Cook Strait, the stretch of water that separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The journey across Cook Strait has a dramatic beauty all of its own. Both Islands can be viewed, including the magnificent Kaikoura ranges, and there is often the chance to see wildlife such as seabirds, dolphins, seals, whales and orca.

On arrival in Picton you have time to wander around the foreshore or browse the shops and have lunch before joining your wine tour. Visit New Zealand’s premier wine region and sample the best the wineries have to offer. In a completely relaxed and friendly atmosphere learn some of the secrets of wine appreciation and experience Marlborough’s varied wine styles. You will visit 4 of the area’s most popular wineries. If you have a particular interest in any winery, your guide will do their best to include it in the tour. A winery lunch stop is included at your own cost. At the end of your wine tour, catch the ferry back to Wellington.

Tour Inclusions Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday Important Information Minimum of 2 passengers required to operate This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated Complete operator information, including opening times and local contact telephone numbers are included on your e-voucher Enhance Your Visit To New Zealand If you are joining one of our independent coach tours , escorted coach tours , short break holidays or self drive tours and have a free day or two, why not add the 'Marlborough Wine Trail' to your New Zealand itinerary? Tourism Industry Affiliations: Bluebridge Wellington Picton Ferry Service | Bluebridge Cook Strait Straight Shipping | Ferry Services North South Island NZ Back Online Availability/Fares/Reservations Car Hire Campervan Hire Bus Services Train Services Nationwide Accommodation Help The Wellington - Picton - Wellington ferry services has been suspended until further notice due to 14 Nov 16 earthquake Experience a taste of warm ‘kiwi’ hospitality when you cruise Cook Strait with the proudly New Zealand owned Bluebridge ferry service.

Launched in January 2003, the Bluebridge service operated by Strait Shipping, is a passenger, car and freight ferry service crossing Cook Strait - a stretch of water that separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand, from Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island The Bluebridge ferry service operates two 186 metre 'Roll On/Roll Off' ships each with four vehicle decks for 150 vehicles, 2 passenger decks for 400 passengers, using computerized navigation and ship stability equipment, to make crossing Cook Strait a safe and enjoyable experience. Our onboard services provide our passengers with a taste of warm and friendly 'Kiwi' hospitality. The comfortable and relaxing lounge areas mean passengers can watch a free big screen movie or sit back, relax and enjoy the journey. The lounge bar provides a comfortable setting to enjoy a glass of fragrant New Zealand wine - or one of the many choices of Kiwi beers on offer. Our kiosks stock all the essentials for Cook Strait travel - snacks, magazines, games and postcards. The kiosk is also where you can buy a great Wellington roasted coffee - long black, latte, flat white? You choose.

The cafes offer a choice of hearty plated meals, hot chips and pies, or fresh sandwiches and baking - at reasonable prices. Outdoor areas allow for a bit of fresh air and an up close look at some of New Zealand's most stunning scenery. Work stations provide space for you to unpack your laptop and catch up on some business while en-route. Crossing time for Bluebridge ferries between Wellington and Picton or Picton to Wellington is 3 hours 20 minutes. Major rental car operators like Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar or Thrifty will not allow their rental cars to travel between the North and South Islands on any Cook Strait ferry service. You will have to drop off at Wellington and pick up a new car at Picton if travelling north to south or drop off at Picton and pick up in Wellington if travelling south to north. A grand New Zealand self-drive itinerary | New Zealand A grand New Zealand self-drive itinerary A grand New Zealand self-drive itinerary By Nick Guthrey With two & three night stopovers in the Bay of Islands, Coromandel, Rotorua, Napier, Nelson, Franz Josef, Akaroa, Dunedin & Queenstown.

Add to Wishlist Managing Director of Relaxing Journeys - New Zealand Touring Specialists By Day 1. Arrive Auckland Auckland is New Zealand's largest and most vibrant city, offering an exciting array of cosmopolitan experiences. Family attractions abound and the city has plenty of adrenaline for adventure lovers. Indulge in auckland's shopping, nightlife and unrivalled cuisine. Discover why Auckland is one of the best places in the world to live - and visit. Day 2. Auckland – Bay of Islands Travel north over the Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast to arrive in Paihia, a seaside town nestled on the shores of this National Maritime Park in the Bay of Islands. On arrival visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, New Zealand’s most historic site where the Treaty was signed between the Maori Chiefs and the British Crown. Day 3. Cape Brett and the Bay of Islands at Leisure You can relax today and enjoy the Bay of Islands in a number of ways. Perhaps a cruise to the famous Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett for you this morning? You'll journey out through game fishing waters to the Cape Brett Lighthouse.

Next is Motukokako Island and the famous "Hole in the Rock" where you'll make a passage through the Hole and on to the Grand Cathedral Cave. On the return journey the cruise takes its time and meanders through the inner islands. View sandy beaches, beautiful bays and marine wildlife as your skipper gives an informative commentary. Included is an island stopover on beautiful Urupukapuka Island. On the way back you might like to stop off at Russell (New Zealand’s first capital) which was also known as the “Hell Hole of the Pacific” It’s now a quaint seaside village where you can take some time to wander around and enjoy. Kerikeri, only 15 minutes drive from Paihia, is worth a visit. Kerikeri Mission House, the country’s oldest house built by John Butler in 1821, and the Mission’s Stone Store dating from 1832 is New Zealand’s oldest stone building. The area is well known for its orchards, vineyards and art galleries. There’s a lively cafe scene, good restaurants and wineries as well as several gourmet food producers to visit – indulge in delicious handmade chocolates or locally made macadamia liqueur.

Day 4. Bay of Islands – Takapuna Head south from Paihia and at Whangarei, take the turn-off to Dargaville. Home to the original Dalmatian gum diggers and kauri loggers who made the area their own in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and whose lives are charted in the local museum. Approximately 40 kms south of Dargaville is Matakohe, home to the Kauri Museum (admission included). This amazing museum tells the fascinating story of the pioneering days through the use of kauri timber and kauri gum. Explore the many exceptional displays and galleries inside the museum from the magnificent collection of antique kauri furniture and the largest collection of kauri gum in the world to restored machinery including New Zealand’s earliest tractor, a 1929 Cat 60, and a turning steam sawmill. Leaving Matakohe, rejoin the main highway and a two hour drive brings you back to Auckland. Day 5.

Takapuna – Coromandel This morning you continue your journey to the Coromandel through Auckland and along the Pacific Coast Highway, traversing the spectacular east coast of the North Island, is one of the great touring routes in the world. The Pacific Coast Highway is well signposted along the entire route, giving a safe and easy way to navigate through some of the most spectacular coastal scenery New Zealand has to offer. Day 6. Coromandel The Coromandel Peninsula is an unspoilt haven. Today you have a full day of leisure. You may choose to enjoy stunning Cathedral Cove. Accessible only on foot or by boat, famous Cathedral Cove is one of the "must visit" sites on the Coromandel Peninsula. The track begins at the northern end of Hahei. You can also choose to dig your own spa pool using the thermal waters in the sand at Hot Water Beach. Some volcanos develop huge underground reservoirs of superheated water. Over time, this water escapes to the surface — cooling on the way. There are two fissures at Hot Water Beach issuing water as hot as 64ºC (147ºF)!

This water contains large amounts of salt (NOT salt water), calcium, magnesium, potassium, fluorine, bromine and silica. There are other hot water springs nearby but the location of these two springs on the beach make them unique. You can only dig your own spa pool 1 hour either side of low tide. Day 7. Coromandel – Rotorua Depart today and travel along the Bay of Plenty coastline through the subtropical orchards of kiwi fruit and citrus. Head inland through massive pine forests, passing many of the regions crystal clear lakes en route to Rotorua. You have time to spend a relaxing afternoon exploring Rotorua. (B) Day 8. Rotorua Sightseeing Free time to explore Rotorua this today. You may like to visit the Agrodome or take a gondola ride to the top of Mt Ngongotaha for spectacular views of Rotorua. Later this afternoon visit Te Puia geothermal area to view the boiling mudpools and cascading Pohutu geyser that make Rotorua famous as New Zealand’s thermal city. This evening experience Te Po, Te Puia’s cultural experience.

It is a feast of cultural storytelling, entertainment and Maori kai (indigenous food). After a formal Maori welcome, relax and enjoy a performance including the beautiful songs, haka and poi dance. After dinner you will be transported by people movers to enjoy the spectacular lighting of the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley and hot chocolate. Day 9. Rotorua – Lake Taupo – Napier This morning depart Rotorua and head to Wai-O-Tapu. Walk at your own pace and marvel at the reserve’s unique features that include the world famous Champagne Pool, geysers, bubbling mud, steaming ground, expansive vistas, huge volcanic craters and sinter terrace formations. Stop at the mighty Huka Falls and Wairakei Geothermal project then wander around the popular lakeside resort of Taupo. Continue on to Napier, one of the world’s finest Art Deco cities. Day 10. Napier You have the morning to relax or explore Napier at your leisure. Hawke’s Bay has also become well known as a leading food and wine region in New Zealand, so head out on a wine tour this afternoon.

Meet like-minded people and share an appreciation of Hawke's Bay's fantastic wines. Day 11. Napier – Wellington Drive south today to the Wairarapa, a rural retreat in the very heart of New Zealand. Stop in at Martinborough, a unique wine village with over 20 boutique vineyards before continuing onto Wellington, the nation’s capital. A visit to Te Papa, the national museum, is highly recommended. Day 12. Wellington – Picton – Nelson Today you will travel across Cook Strait, the stretch of water that separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The journey across Cook Strait has a dramatic beauty all of its own. Both Islands can be viewed, including the magnificent Kaikoura ranges, and there is often the chance to see wildlife such as seabirds, dolphins, seals, whales and orca. On arrival in Picton, drive onto Nelson, a stunning seaside town and gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park. Day 13. Nelson Today is at leisure to explore this beautiful region caught between sweeping coastline and the northern edge of the Southern Alps. Nelson is home to diverse communities that have blossomed on rich land in a Mediterranean climate.

It is a true lifestyle destination based on adventure, art and nature. Highly recommended is a trip to Abel Tasman National Park. Day 14. Nelson – Akaroa Travel south today along the stunning Kaikoura Coast stopping at the fur seal colony and then maybe enjoy a whale-watching cruise or flight. Then drive onto the Banks Peninsula, known for its stunning scenery and amazing wildlife. Stay in the quaint village of Akaroa Harbour, home to the early French settlers of the 1840s. Day 15. Wildlife Harbour Cruise Your wildlife harbour cruise today will be fully narrated by your skipper who has extensive knowledge of the nature, wildlife and history of the harbour. The highlight of this trip is undoubtedly the sighting of one of the world's smallest and rarest dolphins, the Hector's or New Zealand Dolphin. These friendly and inquisitive mammals meet the boat most days throughout the year and their calves can be seen between October and March. Also on the trip you may catch glimpses of the White Flippered Blue Penguin, the smallest penguin in the world.

There are many different bird species in the Harbour, including five different cormorant species and there is the chance of sighting the endangered yellow-eyed penguin. Day 16. Akaroa – Dunedin Depart Akaroa today and continue south along the East Coast to reach Moeraki, famous for the fascinating Moeraki Boulders (Maori legend describes them as the food baskets of the gods). Continue south to reach the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin, renowned for its natural history and Otago University. Day 17. Dunedin A morning cruise the length of the beautiful Otago Harbour with Monarch Cruises is a great way to delve into this region. Enjoy a wildlife cruise experience with unrivalled viewing of the exciting diversity of wildlife which abounds on spectacular Taiaroa Head; the only mainland nesting place for Northern Royal Albatross in the world, and home to NZ fur seals, and eight other nesting bird species. You may also see, dolphins, sea lions and a fascinating array of rarely seen ocean birds including other species of albatross, penguins and marine mammals in their natural environment. This afternoon is at your leisure.

You may wish to take a visit to New Zealand's oldest brewery for an entertaining and enlightening heritage tour, and guided Tours of Larnach Castle and the stately home of Olveston House. Day 18. Dunedin – Queenstown Travel today through the historic goldfields of Central Otago to Queenstown, a beautiful alpine resort and regarded as one of New Zealand’s premier holiday destinations. Day 19. Milford Sound Day Tour Coaches follow the southern arm of Lake Wakitipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. The scenery changes dramatically from tussock covered grasslands to glacier hewn valleys as you enter the Eglington Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. On completion you will return to Queenstown by coach, or plump for the scenic flight return option. Day 20. Queenstown Nothing you have experienced will have prepared you for the excitement of a Shotover Jet ride as you speed through the towering, rocky canyons of the South Island's river of gold.

The major highlight is the famous Shotover Turn, where your boat spins through a full 360 degrees in its own length. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or explore Queenstown. Options include bungy jumping, white water rafting, four wheel driving, cruising on Lake Wakitipu, riding a gondola to the summit of Bob's Peak for panoramic views or simply enjoying the excellent shopping and dining available. Day 21. Queenstown – Franz Josef Glacier Depart Queenstown this morning, travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Then continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to Franz Josef Glacier. Day 22. Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Glacier descends from the Southern Alps to just 240 metres above sea level amidst the greenery and lushness of a temperate rainforest, offering endless opportunities exist to allow you to take in the beauty of this special part of the South Island's West Coast.

Take a guided walk or heli-hike to explore the spectacular ice formations; experience the thrill of a scenic flight and place your footprints onto a high alpine snowfield; feel your adrenaline rush on New Zealand's most scenic skydive; visit New Zealand's only White Heron (Kotuku) nesting colony; take in the scenery as you kayak the stunning Okarito lagoon or visit Lake Matheson, renowned for its mirror images of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, New Zealand's highest peaks. ( Day 23. TranzAlpine Train, Christchurch Depart Franz Josef this morning and travel further north along the rugged West Coast to Greymouth. Your journey features some spectacular countryside with the rugged Tasman Sea to the west and the stunning Southern Alps to the east. On arrival in Greymouth return your rental car to the Greymouth depot before checking in for your train journey to Christchurch. The TranzAlpine is described as "The Great New Zealand Rail Adventure" and is rated as one of the top six scenic train journeys in the world.

Ascend through lush beech forests past the beautiful Lake Brunner via the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass situated 737 metres above sea level, before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. The TranzAlpine then winds its way over massive viaducts, through spectacular river gorges and the stunning Waimakariri River valley before arriving in Christchurch. If you'd like Relaxing Journeys to organise your self drive holiday to New Zealand , visit our wbesite - we'd love to have the opportunity to create your once in a lifetime New Zealand journey! Tours | Day Close Tour Itinerary Depart Wellington by ferry onboard the Interislander and travel across Cook Strait, the stretch of water that separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The journey across Cook Strait has a dramatic beauty all of its own. Both Islands can be viewed, including the magnificent Kaikoura ranges, and there is often the chance to see wildlife such as seabirds, dolphins, seals, whales and orca. On arrival in Picton you have time at leisure before your cruise departs.

Sit back and relax as you cruise along 80km of beautiful coastline not seen from the Interislander ferries, delivering walkers to the Queen Charlotte track and freight and fresh supplies to the remote homes and resorts along Queen Charlotte Sound. Visit some of the most beautiful coves, inlets and bays with special highlights such as dolphin spotting and the breathtaking Resort, the Bay of Many Coves. Full commentary is given by your skipper on the natural environment and local history. Visit Cloudy Bay, synonymous with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, before your last stop of the day, the sensational Makana Chocolate Factory. See the craftsmen creating the delectable combination of assorted hand made chocolates and taste the results. On completion of your tour, board the Interislander Ferry for the scenic journey back to Wellington. Tour Inclusions: The Sea Floor – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand Submitted by admin on April 23, 2009 - 00:30 The Sea Floor Cook Strait is the stretch of water separating the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

It connects the South Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea through the centre of the New Zealand land mass, and is 14 miles at its narrowest, between Cape Terawhiti on the south-east coast of Wellington, and Wellington Head near Tory Channel. Much of the shore of Cook Strait on both sides is composed of steep cliffs. The beaches of Cloudy Bay, Clifford Bay, and Palliser Bay are composed of boulders with steep and high storm beaches. Although these bays shoal gently down to 70 fathoms, where there is a more or less extensive submarine plateau, the bottom topography of the strait is complex. The major features of this bottom topography are, however, an eastern Cook Strait Canyon with steep, and in some places, precipitous walls descending eastwards into the bathyal depths of the Hikurangi Trench which lies off the east coast of the North Island.

The upper part of the canyon divides into three arms: the South Arm, lying near the centre of the strait with its head south-west of Wellington; the Middle Arm with its head south of Tongue Point on the South Wellington Coast; and the Wairarapa Arm with its head at the 20-fathom contour near the western side of Palliser Bay. Centre Bank at a depth of 70 fathoms divides the South and Middle Arms. To the north-west of the Cook Strait Canyon, in the Cook Strait Narrows, lies the Narrows Basin, where depths of water between 150 and 200 fathoms predominate. Fisherman's Rock in the north end of the Narrows Basin near the centre rises to within a few feet of low tide, and is marked by wave break in rough weather. Leading into the Narrows Basin from the north-west is the North West Trough, a rather shallow submarine “valley” lying across the northern end of the Marlborough Sounds. Its head lies near the centre line of Tasman Bay.

Near shore on both coasts from the Narrows both to north and west, the bottom topography is most irregular, particularly around the coast of the South Island where the presence of offshore islands, submerged rocks, and the entrances to the sounds, create violent eddy conditions. Cases in point are Koamaru Hole, 100 fathoms off the entrance to Queen Charlotte Sound; Jacksons Hole, 150 fathoms off Cape Jackson; Chetwode Hole, 80 fathoms off Chetwode Island; and Sentinel Rock and Stephens Hole, 150 fathoms off Stephens Island. Co-creator Thomas Ludovic Grant-Taylor, M.SC., New Zealand Geological Survey, Lower Hutt.

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Make sure you use capital letters correctly and take care with spelling. 1. Which city is the capital of NZ? 2. What are the 3 colours on the NZ flag? 3. What is the Maori name for NZ? 4. The Maori name for NZ means... 5. Which is our largest lake? 6. Which mountain is the highest in NZ? 7. Name NZ�s longest river. 8. How many stars are on the NZ flag? 9. New Zealand is in which ocean? 10. What is the name of the sea between NZ and Australia? 11. What is the name of Captain Cook�s ship in which he sailed to NZ? It is also on the 50c coin. 12. What is the name of the long chain of mountains that make up the backbone of South Island? 13. What is the third largest island in New Zealand? 14. When did New Zealand change to decimal currency? 15. The largest city in NZ is not the capital. Which city is the largest? 16. Name the plant that is our national symbol. 17 Which flightless bird is also a noun for New Zealanders and an adjective for anything to do with NZ. 18.

Which New Zealander was the first in the world to climb Mt Everest? 19. What is the name for a traditional fenced Maori village? 20. Name the two harbours which border Auckland city. 21 What Australian marsupial has become a pest on Kawau Island? 22. What is the largest native tree in NZ? 23. What is the name of the stretch of water that separates the North and South Islands? 24. Which city is named The Garden City? 25. What plant did Maori weave into baskets? 26. What name is given to the Parliament Buildings in Wellington because of its shape? 27. What is the Maori word for stomach? 28. What is the name of our national museum in Wellington? 29. What is the name of the �living dinosaur� that only lives in NZ? 30. Which Maori chief composed the haka (ka mate ka mate) made famous by the All Blacks? 31. What is the name of the national rugby team. 32. What is the name of the national netball team? 33. Drysdale, romney, and merino are all breeds of what? 34.

Which NZer directed the �Lord of The Rings� films? 35. What is the Maori name for the sweet potato? 36. Which island of NZ has the most people living on it? 37. What is the name given to the underground method of cooking used by Maori 38. Which NZ city is the first to see the sunrise each day? 39. Who is the NZ cartoonist who created Footrot Flats? 40. What important agreement between Maori chiefs and the British crown was signed in 1840? 41. In the Maori legend who was the first person to land on New Zealand after being caught in a storm? 42. What do the stars on the NZ flag represent? 43. Who was the first explorer from Europe to visit NZ? 44. Which English captain was the first known European to set foot on NZ soil? 45. What is the most northern tip on the North Island called? 46. What is the most southern point of the South Island called? 47. Which are the 2 main political parties in NZ? 48. What is the name of the hard green rock used for Maori carvings? 49.

Which colour is the Maori word ma used for? 50.Which city was the capital before it moved to Wellington? 51.What is New Zealander Kiri Te Kanawa famous for? 52. In 1976, New Zealand Day was changed back to its original name. What was that original name? 53. What is the name for a Maori war dance or challenge? 54. What is the name of the stretch of water that separates the South Island and Stewart Island? 55. Which Banks Peninsula town was originally settled by the French? 56. What is the more common name for the NZ owl? 57. What is the name of the NZ women�s rugby team? 58. What did Maori villagers keep in their pataka? 59. Which NZ er was the first person to split the atom? 60. Which New Zealand fruit was originally called the Chinese gooseberry? 61. What is the name of the voting system to elect members of parliament? 62. What is the largest city in the Waikato? 63. What is the name of the volcanic island off the coast of Whakatane? 64. When did NZ win the World Cup for rugby?

65. Which race horse was born in Timaru but was claimed to be an Australian horse? 66. Which NZ band had, amongst many of its members, Tim Finn and later, his brother, Neil Finn? 67. Where, when and what was the name of NZ�s worst ship wreck in terms of loss of life? 68. Which Wellington-born NZ woman is still considered to be one of the world�s best writer of short stories? 69. What is the day and year that NZ and Australian troops landed at Gallipoli? 70. What is the Maori name of a wooden box made for keeping precious feathers of a specific bird? 71. What is the name of the national soccer team? 72. What is the name of the national Rugby League team? 73. Which NZ town has a large carrot as its symbol? 74. What dolphin became famous and was named after the beach it visited in the Hokianga harbour in 1955-57. 75. Which volcano erupted in 1886, destroying the famous Pink and White Terraces? 76. Which city and area was hit by a massive earthquake in February 1931? 77.

What is the name of the marae and town which is the home of the Maori King movement? 78. Who was the leader of the campaign for women to have the right to vote in elections? 79. Where and when was New Zealand�s worst air disaster? 80. What was the name of the Greenpeace ship, sunk in Auckland in 1985? 81. Who is the current Maori King? 82. Who said, � E hoa, ka whawhai, tonu ahau kia koe ake, ake,� at the battle of Orakau, and what does it mean? 83. Who was the leader of the settlement at Parihaka? 84. When did the first shipment of frozen meat leave New Zealand and what was the name of the ship? 85. Where did 6,500 NZ troops fight between 1899-1902, and what was the name of the war? 86. Who was the first New Zealander to take to the air in powered flight in the early 1900s? 87. Who won New Zealand�s first Olympic track gold medal. Where and when?

88. Which New Zealander set a world record in flying from England to New Zealand, in 1936? 89. Which New Zealander was awarded the Victoria Cross two times in World War 2? 90. Who led the Maori Land March from Te Hapua to Parliament in 1975? 91. What sports event divided New Zealand opinion and caused protest marches in 1981? 92. Which NZ adventurer and leader of NZ America�s Cup challenge was murdered in Brazil in 2001? 93. What is the name of the NZ base at Antarctica? 94. Joe Hawke led a protest against the loss of Maori land at which Auckland landmark in 1977? 95. Which animal is on the NZ coat of arms and what does it represent? 96. Where would you find the treaty of Waitangi today? 97. Who is the most recent NZ recipient of a Victoria Cross? 98. Who is on the $50.00 note? 99. Who wrote the words for the New Zealand National Anthem? 100.

Where and when was New Zealand�s greatest disaster, in terms of lives lost in a single day?

Answers; 1 Wellington, 2 Red, white and blue, 3 Aotearoa, 4 Land of the long white cloud, 5 Lake Taupo,6 Mt Cook, 7 Waikato River, 8 Four, 9 The Pacific Ocean, 10 The Tasman Sea, 11 The Endeavour, 12 The Southern Alps, 13 StewartIsland, 14 1967 15 Auckland, 16 The Silver Fern, 17 Kiwis, 18 Sir Edmund Hillary, 19 A Pa, 20 Lyttelton, 21 Wallabies 22 The kauri tree, 23 Cook Strait, 24 Christchurch, 25 Flax, 26 The Beehive, 27 Puku, 28 Te Papa, 29 The tuatara,30 Te Rauparaha 31 The All Blacks 32 The Silver Ferns 33 Sheep, 34 Peter Jackson, 35 Kumara, 36 The North Island, 37 Hangi, 38 Gisborne, 39 Murray Ball, 

40 The Treaty of Waitangi, 41 Kupe, 42 The Southern Cross, 43 Abel Tasman, 44 Captain James Cook, 45 Cape Reinga or North Cape, 46 Bluff, 47 National and Labour, 48 Pounamu or greenstone, 49 White, 50 Auckland, 51 Opera singing, 52 Waitangi Day, 53 The haka, 54 Foveaux Strait,55 Akaroa, 56 Morepork, 57 The Black Ferns, 58 Food, 59,Ernest Rutherford 60 Kiwi fruit.

61Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMP )62. Hamilton 63. White Island 64. 1987 65. Phar Lap 66. Split Enz 67. Manukau Heads, 7 February, 1863, the HMS Orpheus, 189 lives lost 68. Katherine Mansfield 69. 25th April 1915 70. waka huia 71. All Whites 72. Kiwis 73. Ohakune 74. Opo 75. Tarawera 76. Napier � Hawkes Bay, 77. Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia. 78. Kate Sheppard79. Mt Erebus, Antarctica, 1979 80. Rainbow Warrior 81. Tuheitia Paki 82. Friend, we will fight on forever; Rewi Maniapoto. 83. Te Whiti 84. 1882, S.S Dunedin 85. South Africa, Boer War. 86.

Richard Pearse. 87. Jack Lovelock, Berlin, 1936 88. Jean Batten 89. Charles Upham 90. Whina Cooper 91 Spingbok tour 92 Peter Blake 93. Scott 94. Bastion Point 95. Sheep � farming 96 \. The Archives building on Mulgrave St Wellington 97 Corporal Willie Apiata 98. Sir Apirana Ngata 99. Thomas Bracken 100. 12th October 1917, at Passchendaele, (Ypres) 850 dead.

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Anubhav Holidays-New Zealand Careers New Zealand - From North to South, A Complete Tour ! Day 1: Mumbai - Auckland Arrive in Auckland by Singapore Airlines and on meeting with the local representative proceed to the hotel. Evening is free. Overnight in Auckland Day 2: Auckland – Waitomo Caves - Rotorua In the morning enjoy a tour of this Coastal city, which includes a view of the Harbor Bridge, America’s Cup Viaduct. Later we will drive to Waitomo to experience the beautiful glow worm caves. In the evening arrive to our hotel in Rotorua, the thermal capital of New Zealand, where the scent of Sulphur is evident in the air. Day 3 : Rotorua After breakfast, we will proceed to do a half day city tour of the thermal capital. We will visit the Agrodome to for a one-hour performance seeing nineteen sheep breeds introduced onto the stage, the art of sheep shearing, sheepdog demonstrations We will also visit Te Puia Geothermal Reserve to view the boiling mudpools and cascading Pohutu geyser and see local Maori carvers in action.

Day 4 : Rotorua – Lake Taupo – Wellington Check out after an early breakfast for a road journey through the length of the North Island. The highlight of this trip would be a stop at the largest fresh water lake in the country, Lake Taupo, after which we will continue with our drive to the capital Wellington. After a short city tour, which will cover we will check in. Day 5: Wellington – Picton – Christchurch Travel across Cook Strait, the stretch of water that separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand and into the Marlborough Sounds with its sparkling clear waters and lush forests, before arriving in Picton. We will take the Tranz Coastal train journey travels between the delightful port of Picton and Christchurch, the South Island’s largest city. This journey is a scenic feast of New Zealand, with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side of your train and the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on the other. Day 6: Christchurch – Mt Cook - Twizel Today our journey will take us to Mt. Cook, or Aoraki which in local Maori language means, cloud piercing mountain.

The scenery changes as we drive and our first stop would be at the scenic Lake Tekapo where the small pretty church of good shepard is located. We will further proceed to the Mt.Cook area where on a clear Day you can see why this mountain is called Aoraki. After lunch we will proceed to small town of Twizel and check in to our hotel Day 7: Twizel – Wanaka – Queenstown In the morning we will drive around the beautiful lakes area of Wanaka. If we are lucky with the weather, we will get a chance to land on the glaciers with the optional helicopter ride. Later we will head for Queenstown and check –in to our hotel.. Day 8: Queenstown After a leisurely breakfast we will start with our action packed day with first taking the Gondola up Queenstown Hill. The views of the surrounding are breathtaking from here. Later we will enjoy a thrilling Jet Boat experience through the Dart River. The evening can be enjoyed at leisure by the Wakatipu Lake. Day 9: Queenstown – Milford Sound – Te Anau After an early breakfast we will check out of Queenstown and drive to the Fjordland region of South Island.

The region is one of the wettest in the country and we advise you to carry your rain-wear. We will embark on an unforgettable journey on the Milford Sound. We will cruise to the mouth of the sound which is rich with plant and marine animal life. The waterfalls cascade by the cliffs and make our cruising more pleasurable. On our return to Te Anau, we will check in to our hotel. Day 10: Te Anau – South Scenic Route – Catlins Coast – Dunedin The highlight of today is the drive itself. The South Catlin coast is the most remote in South Island and a welcome break after the busy Queenstown. On our way to the east coast city of Dunedin we will make a number of stops en route. Some of the stops will definitely be for spotting the wildlife such as seals and walruses. The windswept Catlin’s coast is not where many tourists come and you will be one with Mother Nature here. Arrive in Dunedin and check in. Day 11: Dunedin – Christchurch In the morning we will visit the famous Cadbury factory, to know more about chocolate making.

Later we will set on a 6 hour drive to Christchurch passing through pretty town of Oamaru. In the evening we will reach Christchurch Day 12: Christchurch – Mumbai

Question: Which stretch of water separates the North and South islands in New Zealand?
Answer: Cook Strait