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The roaring forties bring strong west winds from the Indian Ocean.
South Island's West Coast has earned the nickname the "Wet Coast," because it is exposed to the Roaring Forties and consequently gets a lot of rain. Yet, just on the other side of the Southern Alps, to the east, the climate is the driest in New Zealand.
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Which city is called granity?
Granity is a small town on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island
In which south island province is greymouth?
greymouth is on the mouth of the grey river ,west coast the region or province is called" westland " south island, New Zealand
Why is South Island's west coast called the Wet Coast?
The roaring forties bring strong west winds from the Indian Ocean. South Island's West Coast has earned the nickname the "Wet Coast," because it is exposed to the Roaring Forties and consequently gets a lot of rain. Yet, just on the other side of the Southern Alps, to the east, the climate is the driest in New Zealand.
Which island lies south west of Australia?
The small island of Rottnest Island lies off the southwestern coast.
How does the shape of New Zealand effect its climate?
Mountains line the West Coast from the North Island to the South Island. West Coast remains Wet and leaves the East Coast prodominantly Dry and Warm.
What is the island chain off the South-West coast of Japan?
Izu Islands
Where abouts in nz is greenstone found?
West Coast, South Island, New Zealand!
Where is the location of the galapagos island?
The Galapagos Islands are due west of Ecuador off of the west coast of South America.
Is Hawaii west or east from Australia?
Island of Oahu. I'm pretty sure it's south?
Why is south islands west coast called the wet coast?
The roaring forties bring strong west winds from the Indian Ocean. South Island's West Coast has earned the nickname the "Wet Coast," because it is exposed to the Roaring Forties and consequently gets a lot of rain. Yet, just on the other side of the Southern Alps, to the east, the climate is the driest in New Zealand.
What is the southwestern tip of the isle of man called?
Cregneash is on the south west tip of the Isle of man proper. The small island just off the coast is called the Calf of Man.
What is the name of a town on the west coast of the south island new zealand starting with G?
Greymouth.
