South Island
The South Island is the larger of the two main islands of New Zealand. It is separated from the North Island by Cook Strait. The South Island covers 151,215 square kilometres (58,384 sq mi) and has a temperate climate. It is also known by its Māori name, Te Wai Pounamu. About 24% of New Zealand's population live in the South Island.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Oceania |
| Coordinates | 43°59′S 170°27′E / 43.983°S 170.450°ECoordinates: 43°59′S 170°27′E / 43.983°S 170.450°E |
| Archipelago | New Zealand |
| Area | 150,437 km2 (58,084 sq mi) (12th) |
| Length | 840 km (520 mi) |
| Coastline | 5,842 km (3,630 mi) |
| Elevation | 3,724 m (12,218 ft) |
| Country | |
South Island Media
The South Island (political geography including Stewart Island / Rakiura and smaller surrounding islands), in relation to the North Island
Charcoal rock drawing at Carters rockpool on the Ōpihi River
First European impression of Māori, at Murderers' Bay, 1642
Ships in what is likely to be Akaroa Harbour some time in the early 19th century
Gabriel's Gully during the Central Otago Gold Rush, 1862
Benmore Dam is the largest of eight dams within the Waitaki power scheme and was commissioned in 1965.
The Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings in Christchurch, designed by Benjamin Mountfort
Edward John Eyre, the Lieutenant-Governor of New Munster
Territorial authorities of the South Island
The Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter near Bluff
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide about: South Island |
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