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Stewart Island, New Zealand Trivia Quiz

New Zealand is not just made up of the North and South Islands. Stewart Island is just as interesting but little is known about it. Be prepared to learn something new.

A multiple-choice quiz by mochyn. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mochyn

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
230,320

Updated
May 11 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the Maori name for Stewart Island? Hint

Taiura

Rakiura

Ooliena

Kakaliura

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Question 2 of 10

2. Everyone knows that the two largest islands in New Zealand are North and South Islands but what rank does Stewart Island hold? Hint

Fourth largest

Sixth largest

Fifth largest

Third largest

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where is Stewart Island in relation to South Island ? Hint

South

West

East

North

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Question 4 of 10

4. About how many people live on Stewart Island? Hint

4000

40000

400

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the highest mountain on Stewart Island? Hint

Mt Oban

Mt Allen

Mt Anglem

Mt Stewart

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the Anglican church in Oban? Hint

St Paul's

St John's

St Peter's

St Andrew's

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Question 7 of 10

7. From which airport on the South Island do you catch the plane to Stewart Island? Hint

Invercargill

Dunedin

Christchurch

Canterbury

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Question 8 of 10

8. New Zealand's national bird is more common on this island but is rarely seen. What is its name? Hint

Kakapo

Kiwi

Morepork

Pukeko

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the stretch of water that separates Stewart Island from South Island? Hint

Stewart Strait

Tasman Strait

Cook Strait

Foveaux Strait

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Question 10 of 10

10. Stewart Island was named after William Stewart. What rank did he hold on the Pegasus in 1809? Hint

Captain

Navigator

First Mate

First Officer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the Maori name for Stewart Island?

Answer: Rakiura

Rakiura means "Place of the Glowing Skies" in the Maori language as a tribute to the wonderful sunsets it experiences. You can also see the Southern Lights from Stewart Island.

2. Everyone knows that the two largest islands in New Zealand are North and South Islands but what rank does Stewart Island hold?

Answer: Third largest

Stewart Island is New Zealand's third largest and in 2002 opened a new national park. It has many rare and beautiful birds.Chatham Island is the fourth largest followed by Auckland Island and Great Barrier Island.

3. Where is Stewart Island in relation to South Island ?

Answer: South

Stewart Island, situated about 30 miles south of South Island is unspoilt, wild and subject to some pretty bad weather.

4. About how many people live on Stewart Island?

Answer: 400

One of the sparsest populated areas on the planet,most of the population is of European descent and are employed in the tourist industry.

5. What is the name of the highest mountain on Stewart Island?

Answer: Mt Anglem

At 979 metres, Mt Anglem is the highest peak on the island. It is found near the northern coast.

6. What is the name of the Anglican church in Oban?

Answer: St Andrew's

The present church was built and dedicated in 1990. Services are held the second and fourth Sunday every month.

7. From which airport on the South Island do you catch the plane to Stewart Island?

Answer: Invercargill

Stewart Island flights take off from Invercargill every day and the trip takes 30 minutes.The original flight used to be by amphibious plane which would land in the harbour and taxi up to the beach. Now a new airport is to be found at Ryan's Creek.

8. New Zealand's national bird is more common on this island but is rarely seen. What is its name?

Answer: Kiwi

Of course it is the kiwi, the flightless bird of New Zealand. There are five species of kiwi, the brown kiwi or tokoeka lives on Stewart Island. It is different from those that live on the mainland as it is active during the day as well as in the night.

9. What is the name of the stretch of water that separates Stewart Island from South Island?

Answer: Foveaux Strait

The Foveaux Strait was named after the then Lieutenant Governor of New South Wales, Joseph Foveaux in 1804.

10. Stewart Island was named after William Stewart. What rank did he hold on the Pegasus in 1809?

Answer: First Officer

While the boat was in the large south eastern harbour that now bears its name, Stewart began charting the southern coasts and his work was acknowledged to this day in the Island's present name.

Source: Author mochyn

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