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New Zealand geography & geology

Spectacular glaciers, picturesque fiords, rugged mountains, vast plains, rolling hillsides, subtropical forest, volcanic plateau, miles of coastline with gorgeous sandy beaches - it’s all here. No wonder New Zealand is becoming so popular as a location for movies.

Lying in the south-west Pacific, New Zealand consists of two main islands - the North Island and the South Island. Stewart Island and many smaller islands lie offshore.

The North Island of New Zealand has a 'spine' of mountain ranges running through the middle, with gentle rolling farmland on both sides. The central North Island is dominated by the Volcanic Plateau, an active volcanic and thermal area. The massive Southern Alps form the backbone of the South Island. To the east of the Southern Alps is the rolling farmland of Otago and Southland, and the vast, flat Canterbury Plains.

Discover summer in New Zealand：All things sun, sea & sand

Opposite to that of the northern hemisphere, New Zealand’s balmy summer season runs from December to February. With average high temperatures ranging from 70F to 90F

Being an island nation, you’re never far from the sea in New Zealand. Make the most of long, hot summer days with beach picnics, kayaking, snorkelling, sailing or swimming – the list is endless!

During this time of year our native Pohutukawa tree blooms a vibrant red, justifying its name as New Zealand’s ‘Christmas Tree’.

Swim with dolphins, walk coastal trails and feast on delicious seafood – for kiwis, summer is all about indulgence and celebrations.

It’s a great time of year to learn to surf. Places

like Raglan, Taranaki and Mount Maunganui are surfing meccas.

Rotorua’s world-famous mountain biking trails, dotted with enormous Redwood Trees, are dappled with shade – the perfect way to stay cool!

Heli hiking on ancient Franz Josef Glacier is a great activity for the hotter months, when there are clear skies and little rain.

Stroll the quaint French-colonial streets of Akaroa, the site of

New Ze aland’s first and only French colony.

Being high season, booking in advance for accommodation, tours and transport is highly recommended. New Zealand’s sun can be harsher than in other parts of the world. If you’re outside exploring, wearing sunscreen with a high SPF is highly recommended to avoid sunburn.

Queenstown is one of New Zealand's top visitor destinations and if you come to the region you'll understand why.

Queenstown sits on the shore of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu among dramatic alpine ranges; it’s rumoured that gold prospectors - captivated by the majestic beauty of the surrounding mountains and rivers - gave this now cosmopolitan town its name.

With a smorgasbord of outdoor activities, Queenstown is the home of the ultimate adventure bucket list.There’s skiing in the winter and activities such as bungy jumping, sky diving, canyon swinging, jet boating, horse trekking and river rafting all year round.

It has also become a renowned cycling destination,

providing everything from easy scenic tracks to backcountry trails, road rides to heli-biking and the Southern Hemisphere’s only gondola accessed downhill mountain biking.