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How many kilometres apart are New Zealand's North and South Island?
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∙ 9y ago
Cook Strait which separates the North and South islands is 22km wide at its narrowest. It proves a significant challenge to ocean swimmers, at least in part due to the strong tides which make the swim journey much longer.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is 92kms from Wellington to Picton which is the route the ferries take, but at their closest the distance between these islands is 24km.
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∙ 14y agoThe length of the islands of New Zealand from north to south is around 1,600 km (or 1,000 miles), and width at their widest point from east to west is 450 km (or 280 miles).
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∙ 13y agoAbout 90km by distance, about 3 hours or so. Plus loading and unloading time.
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17 mi
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Is Tasmania further south than New Zealand?
Most of New Zealands North Island is North of Tasmania The North coast of Tasmania is in line with Wellington and most of Tasmania is in line with New Zealands South Island. Only the Southern tip of the South Island and Stewart Island are South of Tasmania
Narrowest part of New Zealand north island?
Between Cape Terawhiti in the North Island and Perano Head in the South Island. They are only 23 kilometres apart.
How does Scotlands climate compare to New Zealands?
Scotland's climate is similar to the south of New Zealand's South Island.
Distance from south Finland to north?
It's about 1160 kilometres.
What connects the north island and the south island of n z?
The ferry from Picton in the South Island to Wellington in the north Island
How far is Scott Base from the south pole?
New Zealands Scott Base on Ross Island is 1,370.64 kilometres, (851.676 miles) from the Geographical South Pole.
An island close to new zealands south island?
Stewart Island
Is there a Target on New Zealands South Island?
no there is not
Is new zealands population evenly dispersed?
No, 3/4 live in the North Island, with over a quarter in Auckland (Nz's largest city), and the remaining quarter in the South Island.
Is Tasmania further south than New Zealand?
Most of New Zealands North Island is North of Tasmania The North coast of Tasmania is in line with Wellington and most of Tasmania is in line with New Zealands South Island. Only the Southern tip of the South Island and Stewart Island are South of Tasmania
Narrowest part of New Zealand north island?
Between Cape Terawhiti in the North Island and Perano Head in the South Island. They are only 23 kilometres apart.
What are new Zealands biggest lakes?
The largest lakes in the North island are mostly volcanic craters. In the South Island, they are mostly glacial in origin. The largest lake in Aotearoa New Zealand is Taupo which is in the North Island. The next four largest lakes are Te anau, Wakatipu, Wanaka and Waihora (Ellesmere), and are in the South Island.
How does Scotlands climate compare to New Zealands?
Scotland's climate is similar to the south of New Zealand's South Island.
How long is Singapore from North to South?
Singapore North to South measures 14.3 miles or 23 kilometres. This does not include the islands south of Singapore Island itself.
How many railroads did the north an the south have?
The North had 34,022 kilometres of railroads The South had 14,141 " " " The Border States had 3,020 kilometres of railroads .
Two major glaciers in the south island?
The two major Glaciers of New Zealands South Island are Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. These are both located on the west coast of the south island and are major tourist attractions.
What is the name of new zealands longest bridge south of christchurch?
European settlers named it the Cholmondeley River, but this name lapsed into disuse before entering the Pacific Ocean 50 kilometres south of Christchurch.
