GEOGRAPHY

Mountain ranges and country dominate New Zealand's landscape; one of the most striking physical features is the Southern Alps. To add to the variety of the South Island scenery, there are fiords, glaciers and lakes, and the coastal plains of Canterbury and Southland. In the North Island is New Zealand's largest lake, Lake Taupo. The country's most active volcanoes, Ruapehu, Ngaurahoe, Tongariro and Taranaki, are also found in the central North Island. These are usually quiet, although Mount Ruapehu erupted in 1995 and 1996. Hot springs, geysers and mud pools are found in Taupo and Rotorua.

There are spectacular mountainous regions for some of the best skiing in the world, miles of coastlines with incredible beaches for surfing and swimming, and tramping trails throughout the country.

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WEATHER

New Zealand's climate is almost subtropical in the north but temperate and cool further south.

The warmest months are January and February, the coldest July and August.

Auckland has a subtropical climate (12 to 20 degrees) compared to Wellington's mild climate, not too cold in winter and not too hot in summer. The average monthly temperatures are in the range of 9 to 17 degrees centigrade. It is often sunny with more than 2000 hours per year, an average of nearly 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rainfall is usually higher in the winter months. Although there is often much winter snow on the mountains, snow is very rare in residential areas.

Most New Zealand homes do not have central heating so you will need to bring some warmer clothes to wear at home. When you pack clothes for New Zealand remember two important things. First, the weather is changeable (that is, pack a raincoat and warm outdoor clothing). Second, the lifestyle is casual.

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