Second Tour of the South Island

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1. We once again begin our tour in my home town of Timaru. Travelling north, we arrive in the South Island's biggest city, Christchurch. What is the name of the wildlife park we visit? Hagley Wildlife Park Christchurch Wildlife Park Orana Wildlife Park Canterbury Wildlife Park

2. After enjoying the delights of Christchurch, we travel east along Banks Peninsula and arrive in the picturesque town of Akaroa. Akaroa was founded by what nation? England Italy Spain France

3. After arriving back in Christchurch we once again turn north and find ourselves in a town with the large crayfish. What is the name of this town? Blenheim Kaikoura Amberley Seddon

4. After stopping for a meal of crayfish we continue heading north up the coast until we arrive in Picton. What is the name of the sound that Picton is situated at the head of? Queen Charlotte Sound Queen Victoria Sound Queen Elizabeth Sound Queen Mary Sound

5. After leaving Picton we travel west until we reach Nelson. What is the name of the bay Nelson is situated on? Golden Bay Tasman Bay Nelson Bay Silver Bay

6. Leaving Nelson we now travel to the northern most area of the South Island. Where are we? Cape Goodbye Cape Farewell Nelson Cape Northern Cape

7. We can go no further north so we head for the West Coast. We arrive at an interesting stack of giant rocks at Punakaiki. What are these rocks known as? Pikelet Rocks Pancake Rocks Biscuit Rocks Scone Rocks

8. After being astounded by the rocks at Punakaiki we travel further south down the West Coast. Ten kilometres south of Greymouth we come across a recreated 1860's gold mining town. What is the name of this town? Granity Blackball Shantytown Kumara

9. After panning for gold we now head further south down the West Coast. We now arrive at the twin rivers of ice. What are the names of these two glaciers? Fox Glacier and Francis Glacier Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier Wolf Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier Wolf Glacier and Francis Glacier

10. We have one more place to visit on our journey back to Timaru. We travel back up the West Coast and traverse the Southern Alps via the Lewis Pass. We stop off for a relaxing soak in thermal springs. Where are we? Springs Junction Culverden Springs Lewis Pass Springs Hanmer Springs