Inspiring Journeys
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The South Island is the larger of the two main islands of New Zealand,
and includes both Christchurch, the 'Garden City', and Queenstown.
Highlights include Mount Cook, Queenstown an alpine and lake resort,
Dunedin—New Zealand's oldest city, the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers,
and the penguin colonies. |
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Climate:
Both the North and South Islands of New Zealand enjoy moderate,
maritime climate, weather and temperatures. Inlands alpine areas of
South Island can be as cold as -10C in winter. However the coast
experiences mild weather, moderate rainfall and abundant sunshine. |
