Hi Steve,
Here's a quick lesson about NZ:
Lake Pukaki (Sth Island) covers an area of 80 square kilometres and the normal operating range lake level is 518.2 to 532 metres above sea level.
Yet in the North Island we have Lake Taupo is 622 square kilometres in area and around 357.20 metres above sea level (depending on inflows and hydro-electric activity).
NZ is bigger than many people think.
New Zealand is made up of two large islands called North and South Islands (or Te-Ika-a-Maui and Te Wai Pounamu in Māori). The total land area is approx 270,000 sq km, which is slightly more than the UK.
New Zealand has a very diverse landscape. New Zealand’s landscape includes mountain ranges, sweeping plains, forests, and beautiful beaches and coastline.
A third of New Zealand’s landscape is protected within 14 national parks. Its beautiful countryside has become a favourite of film producers and directors, including the Lord of the Rings which was filmed in NZ.
The North Island has a fairly warm climate, and has dramatic scenery ranging from sandy beaches, fertile farmland and extensive forests to active volcanic mountain ranges. Although the North Island is volcanic it is a little less mountainous than the South Island, with the highest mountain being Mount Ruapehu which is 2800m high.
The South Island is the largest island and has stunning fjords and mountain scenery as well as beautiful beaches. It is more mountainous than the North Island having the Southern Alps running down the west of the island and which has over eighteen mountains over 3000m. The highest peak in New Zealand is on the South Island and is Mount Cook which is 3800m.
Have you learnt anything? I must keep these notes for my next pictures!!
Best regards
Janice |
New Zealand
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Janice
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