Deciduous Forest Geography and Geography of New Zealand

Maps

Deciduous Forests Located in the World

Major Cities of New Zealand



Activities for Tourists

Auckland Zoo

Coronet Peak

Doubtful Sound

Eden Park

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Port of Taraungua

Routeburn Track

Tepid Baths

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Wellington Cable Car

Major Landmarks of New Zealand

Auckland Domain

Auckland Harbor Bridge

Beehive Building

City Center

Goat Marine Island Reserve

Mount Eden

One Tree Hill

Parnell Rose Gardens

Rangitoto Island

Rotoura

Geography of Deciduous Forests

Major Areas of Deciduous Forests:

·         Eastern half of North America

·         Southwest Russia

·         Southwest Japan

·         Eastern China

·         2 major areas of Chile

·         Coast of Paraguay

·         Southeastern Australia

·         New Zealand

Geography of New Zealand

Major Deciduous Forests of New Zealand:

·         Chatham Islands temperate forests

·         Westland temperate forests

·         Southland temperate forests

·         Richmond temperate forests

·         Fiordland temperate forests

·         Nelson Coast temperate forests

·         Northland temperate forests

·         Northland temperate kauri forests

·         Stewart Island / Rakiura temperate forests

Major Landmarks of New Zealand:

1.      Parnell Rose Gardens: In the heart of Dove-Myer Robinson Park, the Parnell Rose Gardens boasts over 4,000 roses and sits near the Nancy Steen Garden, which features a white rose garden of its own. The free Parnell Festival of Roses is held each and every November, including tours, entertainment, and music.

2.      Rotorua: One of the most prominent features in this city is The Bath House, one of the most incredible spas in all of the South Pacific. The natural hot springs draw visitors from all over, with their therapeutic properties.

3.      One Tree Hill: One Tree Hill ranks amongst the tallest volcanic peaks in the city of Auckland. The hill recognized as a memorial ground by the Maori settlers. The hill used to feature a single totara tree. In the late 1800′s the tree was replaced by a pine tree, but towards the end of the 20th century the tree was attacked and destroyed – not once, but twice. The park still features a number of hiking trails and incredible summits for viewing the land below.

4.      City Center: New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, is located on the Northern Island. Within the city you’ll find a number of attractions, such as the Auckland Zoo and the Auckland Regional Botanical Gardens.

5.      Rangitoto Island: Abandoned after the Depression, leaving only a glimpse of what life was like in the early 1900′s, Rangitoto Island is the largest and most youthful of volcanoes in its area. Today the island features plenty of hiking and walking trails, hundreds of unique plant varieties, and an incredible dense phoutukawa forest.

6.      Mount Eden: Also referred to as Maungawhau, Mount Eden is Auckland’s highest volcano. The mountain slopes features a wide variety of trails for both hikers and walkers. Views of the city beneath can be found at the summit.

7.      Auckland Harbor Bridge: Completed in 1959 and spanning over 1,000 meters over St. Mary’s Bay, Auckland Harbor Bridge is popular with tourists because of the illuminated views of the city at night. It is also popular with avid climbers and those who enjoy bungee jumping excursions.

8.      The Beehive Building: In Wellington, the New Zealand Parliament Building, also known as the Beehive Building, is a 10 foot building designed by a Scottish architect shaped like an actual beehive. Offices of the Prime Minister can be found here, as well as the offices of a number of other cabinet members.

9.      Goat Island Marine Reserve: Found between Okakari Point and Cape Rodney, Goat Island is an incredible place to relax on the beach or explore marine wildlife. The island offers diving lessons and guided tours, both off boats and off the beach. Guided tours are recommended because of strong currents that develop quickly when bad weather approaches.

10.  Auckland Domain: Resting above the volcanic crater known as Pukekawa, Auckland Domain spans over 75 hectacres. It is also known as the oldest park in New Zealand. This park houses a number of historic attractions, walking paths, picturesque statues, and incredible plant varieties.

Major Cities in New Zealand:

·         Auckland

·         Hamilton

·         Napier

·         Palmerston North

·         Wellington

·         Nelson

·         Wanaka

·         Christchurch

·         Queenstown

·         Invercargill

·         Dunedin

Major Activities for Tourists:

1.      Auckland Zoo: Auckland Zoo is a 16.35-hectare (40-acre) zoological garden in Auckland, New Zealand, situated next to Western Springs Park not far from Auckland's central business district. It is run by the Auckland Council with the Auckland Zoological Society as a supporting organization.

2.      Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is the national museum and art gallery of New Zealand, located in Wellington. It is branded and commonly known as Te Papa and Our Place; "Te Papa Tongarewa" is broadly translatable as "the place of treasures of this land". The museum's principles incorporate the concepts of unified collections; the narratives of culture and place; the idea of forum; the bicultural partnership between Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti; and an emphasis on diversity and multidisciplinary collaboration.

3.      Eden Park: Eden Park is New Zealand's largest stadium. Eden Park's rich sporting and social history, and its international profile, is unmatched by any other stadium in the country. Although used primarily for Rugby Union in winter and Cricket in summer, more recently it has hosted international Rugby League and NRL games as well as A-League Football.

4.      Coronet Peak: Coronet Peak is a commercial ski field in Otago, New Zealand located 18 kilometres to the northeast of the town of Queenstown and seven kilometres west of Arrowtown, on the southern slopes of the 1,649 metre peak which shares its name. A popular ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere, Coronet Peak offers a long snow season, excellent skiing and snowboarding terrain and lift systems.

5.      Wellington Cable Car: The Wellington Cable Car is a funicular railway in Wellington, New Zealand between Lambton Quay, the main shopping street, and Kelburn, a suburb in the hills overlooking the central city, rising 120 m (394 ft.) over a length of 612 m (2,008 ft.). It is widely recognized as a symbol of Wellington.

6.      Port of Taruanga: Port of Tauranga is the largest port in New Zealand in terms of total cargo volume, and the second largest in terms of container throughput. The port is operated by Port of Tauranga Ltd.

7.      Doubtful Sound: Doubtful Sound is a very large and naturally imposing fiord (despite its name) in Fiordland, in the far south west of New Zealand. It is located in the same region as the smaller but more famous and accessible Milford Sound. It took second place after said Fiord as New Zealand's most famous tourism destination.

8.      Tepid Baths: The Tepid Baths are historical indoor public pools in Auckland, New Zealand.

9.      Routeburn Track: The Routeburn Track is a world-renowned tramping (hiking) 32km track found in the South Island of New Zealand.

10.  Waitomo Glowworm Caves: The Waitomo Glowworm Caves attraction is a cave at Waitomo on the North Island of New Zealand, known for its population of glowworms, Arachnocampa Luminosa, found exclusively in New Zealand.