Relief

The landscape of New Zealand is known for its variety especially for its mountains nature.

The spectacular Southern Alps of the South Island have their habits permanently capped at numerous glaciers. There are more than 19 mountain peaks over 3,000 metres high. In the centre of the Island there is a chain of active volcanoes.

Both Islands contain fertile plans of grazing, large forests, natural sandy beaches and fast-flowing rivers.

There are many lakes in the two islands. On the southwest coast of South Island, the Southern Alps meet the ocean, forming a serie of stinning fjords.