South Island

ContinentalNew Zealand
CountryNew Zealand
Area150,437 km2
Population1,200,000
TypeContinental

About South Island

Southern Alps with Aoraki/Mount Cook at 3,724 m. Fiordland. Lord of the Rings filming.

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