Welcome to the Great New Zealand Scavenger Hunt How much do you know about New Zealand? Do you know where the Sky Tower is and how high it is? Where would you be if you were catching a boat to go whale watching ? The great thing about the Web is that all these questions and much much more can be answered very easily and quickly - if you know where to look! For this Scavenger Hunt we have made it very easy for you - simply click on the links in the left hand margin and the page you need will appear here. The answer/s needed can be found on this page. To return to this question page, click on 'return to questions' underneath quiz links. You will have to search the page yourself to find out the answers to the questions however. Complete the quiz and then give your answers to your teacher to mark (We have included a teacher answer section). By taking this Scavenger Hunt Quiz you will find out much more about your own country - New Zealand. Now become a Quiz Master and challenge your classmates to answer the questions! You might even create your own quiz using the same links. When you have finished you may like to find out a lot more about New Zealand by visiting further links on these pages, including the photo gallery.

Northland/The Bay of Islands What one name is used to describe the climate of Northland? Between what months does Northland have warm, balmy evenings? How many individual islands make up the Bay of Islands? What township is home to the Treaty of Waitangi? Name the trees found in Northland that are some of the biggest and oldest trees in the world.

Auckland Auckland is found between a major 'Sea' and a major 'Ocean. Name them. What is the population of Auckland and what fraction of the population of New Zealand does Auckland contain? Name the four cities that make up Auckland. Why is Auckland known as the City of Sails?

Coromandel How long does it take to travel from Auckland l to the Corromandel Peninsula by car? What are the main attractions of the Coromandel? Is it a place you can go to 'get away from it all? What do you do at Hot Water beach? What is special about the fern trees in the forests of Coromandel? Name the biggest town in Coromandel and two other main towns.

Waikato Waikato is the name given to the area around what major city? How far South of Auckland is Hamilton City? Name the three coastal harbours in the Waikato region. Name the longest river in New Zealand that flows through the Waikato region.

Bay of Plenty What will you see rising from the ground almost everywhere in Rotorua? Rotorua is famous throughout the world for its thermal attractions. List the main (5) attractions that make Rotorua our most visited tourist destinations. What is the name of the island found just off the coast of Tauranga/Mt Maunganui and what is the best way to see this island?

East Coast Name the two regions that make up the East Coast of the North Island What is the main city of the East Cape? Name the two major towns that make up the Hawkes Bay region. What happened to Napier in 1931? Why do tourists make a special journey to Cape Kidnappers?

Taupo How was Lake Taupo created? How long ago was this. Lake Taupo is famous throughout the world for this sport. What is it? Even today we can still tell that Lake Taupo was formed by a massive volcanic eruption. What are the two 'tell tale' signs of this? Name the three volcanoes of nearby Tongariro National Park which are popular for tramping and winter skiing?

Wellington What surrounds Wellington that make it easy for the people who live there to get away from city life very easily? What name is Wellington often known by? Is it deserved? Wellington has more sunshine hours than Auckland or Christchurch. True of False? Name two bays inside Wellington's beautiful harbour which are very suitable for swimming. How long does it take to get to the South Island by ferry from Wellington? Name the wine region located close to Wellington.

Marlborough What is the name of the biggest town in the Marlborough region? From what town in the Marlborough Sounds does the Interisland Ferry depart? What is the only way you can get to some houses in Queen Charlotte and some of the other sounds? Name the famous three or four day walk you can take in this region.

Canterbury What is the name of the biggest city in the region? Why is it said that Christchurch is the most 'English' looking of all New Zealand cities? List the species of large marine mammals you can view in the Kaikoura waters all the year round? Name the two ski fields close to Christchurch and the famous range of mountains they are in. What is the pretty town close to Christchurch which was settled by the French?

West Coast Why are there so many rivers and waterfalls on the west coast? What affect does this have on the forests you will see in this region? What cuts off the West Coast from the rest of the South Island. Name two of the passes you could take to get to the West Coast. What will you see if you take a helicopter ride or a trek at the towns of Franz Joseph and Fox?

Otago/Queenstown What is the name given to the type of climate only found in Central Otago? Queenstown is located on the shores of this beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. Name the lake. Name the mountain range. Queenstown is often known as the 'Action Capital of the World'. What action activities would you be taking part in if you went on an Awesome Foursome package? For what sport is Queenstown probably most famous? What city in Otago is the second biggest South Island city? Although small, Dunedin is a 'lively' city. What reason can you give for this? What animals can be found on the Otago Peninsula

Fiordland A fiord is a flooded valley which has been carved out by glaciers. From what Norwegian word does Fiordland get its name ? What world famous walk in Fiordland is known as the 'Finest Walk in the World'? Name two of the tallest waterfalls in the world found in Fiordland.

Stewart Island Name the only town on Stewart Island. What stretch of water do you have to cross to get to Stewart Island? Give some reasons why tourists want to visit Stewart Island.