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New Zealand is a land of great contrasts and diversity. Active volcanoes, spectacular caves, deep glacier lakes, verdant valleys, dazzling fjords, long sandy beaches, and the spectacular snowcapped peaks
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the Catlins on the Southern Scenic Route Cathedral Caves are a highlight for visitors to The Catlins
At the northern end of Waipati Beach you can walk to a series of tall sea caves - these caves are accessible two hours either side of low tide
The pohutukawa tree (Metrosiderosexcelsa) with its crimson flower has become an established part of the New Zealand Christmas tradition. This iconic Kiwi Christmas tree, which often features on greeting cards and in poems and songs, has become an important symbol for New Zealanders at home and abroad
Kaikoura The seaside settlement of Kaikoura, situated midway between Christchurch and Picton on the rugged east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is overlooked by majestic mountains, which are snow-capped for many months of the year
Christchurch the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand,
Christchurch, the "Garden City“ The Chalice, a permanent sculpture by Neil Dawson, located in Christchurch's Cathedral Square, celebrates the new millennium and the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Christchurch
Christchurch,the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand
Austroderia is a genus of five species of tall grasses native to New Zealand, commonly known as toetoe
The toetoe is part of this country's heritage. Maori once used its leaves to make baskets, kites, mats, wall linings and roof thatching
The pukeko is a very common and well known bird, but unlike most of the New Zealand birds it is found in many other places around the world, including the United States or Europe and it's called a purple swamphen or purple gallinule.
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