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Quiz about First Tour of the South Island

First Tour of the South Island Quiz

The South Island of New Zealand is a beautiful place. Here is a short tour of some of the interesting places to be found.

A multiple-choice quiz by Howie72. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Howie72

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
197,937

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2152

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. My home town of Timaru. What is the name of the popular bay in Timaru? Hint

Caroline Bay

Victoria Bay

Elizabeth Bay

Mary Bay

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Question 2 of 10

2. South of Timaru is a small fishing village known for its boulders. What is the name of this village? Hint

Oamaru

Moeraki

Hampden

Palmerston

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Question 3 of 10

3. We arrive in the city of Dunedin, and travel east along the Otago Peninsula until we reach Taiaroa Heads. What do we find here? Hint

Whale watching business

Salmon farm

Kiwi hatchery

Albatross colony

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Question 4 of 10

4. We reach Bluff. Here, when in season, Bluff oysters are dredged from what body of water? Hint

Foveaux Strait

Pacific Ocean

Cook Strait

Tasman Sea

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where is the 'Cherry capital of New Zealand'? Hint

Wanaka

Alexandra

Cromwell

Ranfurly

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Question 6 of 10

6. Queenstown, the 'Adventure Capital of New Zealand': what is the name of the steamship that operates on Lake Wakatipu? Hint

TSS Earnslaw

TSS Wakatipu

TSS Endeavour

TSS Queenstown

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Question 7 of 10

7. We take a launch across Lake Manapouri, then travel by bus to the beautiful Doubtful Sound. What is the name of the pass we have just travelled over? Hint

Lewis Pass

Manapouri Pass

Haast Pass

Wilmot Pass

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Question 8 of 10

8. We reach Milford Sound and the spectacular Mitre Peak. What is the name of the tunnel we have travelled through to get here? Hint

Homer Tunnel

Plato Tunnel

Aristotle Tunnel

Socrates Tunnel

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Question 9 of 10

9. We travel over Lindis Pass on our way to Tekapo. We take a small detour and visit New Zealand's tallest mountain. What is the name of this mountain? Hint

Mount Maltebrun

Mount Tasman

Aoraki Mount Cook

Mount Aspiring

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Question 10 of 10

10. MacKenzie country: on the shore of Lake Tekapo we find a small church. What is the name of this church? Hint

Mount John Church

Church of the Good Shepherd

MacKenzie Church

Lake Tekapo Church

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1. My home town of Timaru. What is the name of the popular bay in Timaru?

Answer: Caroline Bay

In Maori, Timaru is translated as "The Place of Shelter". In 1839 a whaling station was founded and Caroline Bay was named after the ship that called in to collect the whale oil.

2. South of Timaru is a small fishing village known for its boulders. What is the name of this village?

Answer: Moeraki

These boulders began as a fossil shell, fragment of bone, or piece of wood. Over time, lime minerals accumulated around these items. Now, these perfectly spherical boulders of up to three metres in diameter can be seen lying on the beaches.

3. We arrive in the city of Dunedin, and travel east along the Otago Peninsula until we reach Taiaroa Heads. What do we find here?

Answer: Albatross colony

The Royal Albatross Centre is the only place in the world where the albatross nest on the mainland. The other places are isolated islands. They mate for life and usually live for about 30 - 40 years.

4. We reach Bluff. Here, when in season, Bluff oysters are dredged from what body of water?

Answer: Foveaux Strait

Commercial oystering began in the 1860s. Since 1963 the fishery has come under control of a quota system. Bluff oysters are so popular that helicopters are used to rush them directly from the oyster boats to shops around the country.

5. Where is the 'Cherry capital of New Zealand'?

Answer: Cromwell

Cromwell is situated on the shores of Lake Dunstan. With hot and dry summers, this area is excellent for growing fruit. Lake Dunstan was formed when the Clyde Dam was built. Part of the old town had to be relocated as it is now under water. Cromwell is 31km northwest of Alexandra which is home to an annual blossom festival.

6. Queenstown, the 'Adventure Capital of New Zealand': what is the name of the steamship that operates on Lake Wakatipu?

Answer: TSS Earnslaw

The TSS Earnslaw is also known as "The Lady of the Lake" and has been operating on Lake Wakatipu since 1912. She has been transporting goods or carrying passengers ever since.

7. We take a launch across Lake Manapouri, then travel by bus to the beautiful Doubtful Sound. What is the name of the pass we have just travelled over?

Answer: Wilmot Pass

In Maori, Manapouri is translated as the 'Lake of the Sorrowing Heart'. Before traversing Wilmot Pass we can travel two kilometres underground to the generator room of the Manapouri Underground Power Station.

8. We reach Milford Sound and the spectacular Mitre Peak. What is the name of the tunnel we have travelled through to get here?

Answer: Homer Tunnel

Milford Sound was described by Rudyard Kipling as the "eighth wonder of the world". The scenery is breathtaking with sheer rock walls, up to 1700 metres in height, plummeting straight down into the depths of the waters of Milford Sound. The tallest waterfall in New Zealand, the Sutherland Falls, can also be found in this area of the country.

9. We travel over Lindis Pass on our way to Tekapo. We take a small detour and visit New Zealand's tallest mountain. What is the name of this mountain?

Answer: Aoraki Mount Cook

Aoraki Mount Cook rises to a height of 3754 metres. Mount Tasman reaches 3497 metres and is the second tallest mountain. Mount Maltebrun reaches 3159 metres in height. At 3033 metres, Mount Aspiring is the only peak over 3000 metres that is not part of the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.

10. MacKenzie country: on the shore of Lake Tekapo we find a small church. What is the name of this church?

Answer: Church of the Good Shepherd

The Duke of Gloucester laid the foundation stone for the Church of the Good Shepherd in 1935. It is a popular setting for weddings. Mount John is the site of an observatory at Tekapo.

Source: Author Howie72

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