South island of New Zealand: description, characteristics, nature and interesting facts

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New Zealand is in the Pacific ocean, more precisely in the South-Western part. The main territory of the state consists of two Islands. North and South Islands of New Zealand divides the cook Strait. Besides them, the country belongs to about 700 smaller Islands that are mostly uninhabited.

South island of new Zealand

History

The First European to visit the South island of New Zealand, became the Navigator of the Dutch Abel Tasman. In 1642, he landed in the Bay Golden Bay. Visit his chess men Tasman was attacked by māori (indigenous people) who have decided that the aliens are trying to Rob their plantations.

The Europeans arrived on the South island of New Zealand in the second half of the eighteenth century, was in the midst of the wars of the Maori tribes. The indigenous population attempted attacks on Europeans, but suffered heavy losses. The British invited the tribes barter, which for the sniper rifle, Maori were paid for potatoes and pigs.

To Seize the southern island of tried and France, creating a colony of Akaroa. Today it is a town where until now, the street names are written in the French language. The same attempt was made by the private English company in 1840. In the result, the UK authorities declared the island the property of the British crown.

the North and South island of new Zealand

Over time the Europeans began to constitute the majority of the population. Beginning in the sixties of the nineteenth century gold rush has turned the indigenous population into a national minority and vastly enriched South island, while North shook the bloody land wars between Maori and the British. According to the Statute of Westminster in 1931, the North and South Islands gained independence.

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South island: description

The area of the island is 150 437 km². Largest is the twelfth island in the world. Along its West coast runs a chain of the Southern Alps. Here is the highest point of the country — mount cook (3754 m). Eighteen peaks of the island exceed three thousand meters in height.

In the mountains is 360 glaciers. The largest of them are the top of the Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman. In the Pleistocene period glaciers descended on the Canterbury plains (East coast) and occupied most of what is now the province of Otago. These regions are characterised by U-shaped valleys, dissected topography and very cold lake has an elongated shape: Manapouri, Wakatipu, Hawea and Te Anau. One of the highest waterfalls in New Zealand is Sutherland (580 m).

South island south island new Zealand

Almost a third more of the Northern South island. South Island (New Zealand) inhabited by only one fifth of all people in the country. Mostly populated by Eastern — the plain half of it. Here the local population grows wheat and raises sheep. In addition, on the coast fishing the main commercial species are considered to be sea bass and sole.

Strait of Favo

This is the place where you catch crabs. The Strait is considered to be the oyster of New Zealand. In autumn you can collect oysters bluff that have unusual and memorable taste. Its name they got from the southern port of the country that was founded on the site of an early māori settlement.

Christchurch

The largest town of the island, was founded in 1848 as an Anglican colony. The status of the city received the first in the country in 1856. Christchurch is located on the Canterbury plains — is the main agricultural area of the country.

 South island new Zealand weather

Climate conditions

The Climate of the southern oceanic Islands. In mountainous areas — a rather harsh Alpine. Glaciers and snow here does not melt even in summer. Western air currents of different South island (New Zealand). The weather here is quite changeable even during the day.

The Average temperature in January — from +10 to +17 °C, in July-from +4 to +9 °C, in the mountains = the negative values of the thermometer. Annual rainfall 500 to 1000 mm of rain on the East coast, from 2000 mm in the North-West, up to 5000 mm on the Western slopes of the Southern Alps. Average humidity-75%.

Earthquake

The South island of New Zealand is seismically active. In recent years, there have been three catastrophic earthquake. One of them happened in Canterbury in 2010 (magnitude of 7.1), it was caused by shifts in the crust of the Pacific plate. It has affected over a hundred people, destroyed and damaged more than half of the buildings in Christchurch and the surrounding area.

A year Later (2011) in Canterbury, there was another earthquake by force 6,3 points. It was a continuation of the previous one. However, its effects were even harder: killed 185 people, destroyed most of the buildings.

In November 2016 North-East of Christchurch, there was another devastating earthquake. It was provoked by the tsunami.

new Zealand South island attractions

New Zealand, South island: attractions

In this largest island of the country there are many interesting historical and natural attractions that attract tourists from allworld. Lovers of architectural monuments we recommend to visit the city of Dunedin, which is considered the Scottish town of the country, in addition, it is often referred to as new Zealand Edinburgh. Founded it, as you might guess, immigrants from Scotland. For he had chosen the place for a long time damped volcano. The city has a unique topography with many sloping streets and magnificent Gothic buildings.

South island new Zealand to move

In Another large village of the island – Brichester can appreciate the splendor of the ancient buildings in the Gothic style and modern buildings, designed in the style of hi-tech. There is also natural attractions-a huge Botanical garden, which covers an area of 30 hectares. It impresses with an amazing abundance of vegetation, including exotic.

Of the architectural attractions of the island should be mentioned the Pelorus bridge, connecting the shores of the same river that carries its waters through the nature reserve with dense beech forests, where ferns grow.

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Interesting facts

  • Mount cook in 1851, was named researcher of New Zealand captain John Stoker in honor of the famous Explorer James cook who visited the Islands in 1769, mapped almost the entire coastline, but the mountain that bears his name, he didn't see.
  • NORWEST ark — the particular weather phenomenon which is called «arch of Canterbury”, since it only occurs on this plain. This arc formed a white cloud in the blue sky. The phenomenon causes a warm and very strong North-West wind, known as norwester.
  • In the center of the island on the walls of caves discovered more than 500 charcoal drawing. Presumably they are made by the ancient Maori. Interestingly, the Europeans who arrived on the island, claimed that local people in those days knew nothing about the people who left drawings of people, animals and some fantastic creatures.
  • In Dunedin is Larnach castle. He's the only one in the country. The castle was built by local financier and politician William Larnach for his first wife. In the construction used by the English tile, Venetian glass, Italian marble, valuable breeds of trees Rimu and Kauri. Today the castle and the surrounding gardens restored and recovered.

How to move to the island?

Beautiful nature, crystal clear air, well-developed and stable economy, social security and high standard of living – these are just a few reasons that attract tourists to the South island (New Zealand). To move to live here, probably, everyone dreams. However, to visit this island Kingdom is not so easy. Emigration involves strict compliance with a number of conditions and requirements of the Kingdom.

Ready to move to the South island of New Zealand for permanent residence, do not trust companies that offer to circumvent the law. In this case, you run the risk of losing money and time. Moving to New Zealand can be carried out by legal means:

  1. A quota for young professionals.
  2. Using in-demand specialty.
  3. Education.
  4. Through investment in the economy.
  5. For family reunion (including spouses).
  6. Upon receipt of refugee status.

For More information about the required documents can be obtained at the New Zealand Embassy in Russia.

Reviews

Despite the large distance separating Russia and South island (New Zealand), reviews of travelers who have visited this country, are quite numerous. According to tourists, for young people there will be interested in everything: from Cycling and ending with excursions on yachts and boats. At night you can visit night clubs, a day – fishing, play Golf, arrange oceanfront picnic.

Pleased with the stay here and the tourists who come with families. There is something to see both adults and children. Well can spend time here and older people: for them it is simply a Paradise: calm, fresh air, beautiful views, interesting excursions. However, long flights are not always shown on the right condition.


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