TNZ - Kiwi Winter Trivia

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A New Zealand winter is a magical time of year to get out and explore! From soaking in hot pools, to admiring the stars in winter's clear night skies - the activities on offer are so hot right now.

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QUESTION 1:

During winter, the vines are bare but wineries are bursting with the labours of an autumn vintage. This means it's a great time of year to go on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail.

In what region does the 'Classic New Zealand Wine Trail' start?

New Plymouth

Hawkes Bay

Wellington

Marlborough

QUESTION 2:

People flock to the Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier during winter for an epic experience of heli-hiking!

How old is the Fox Glacier?

400 - 600 thousand years old

4 - 6 million years old

400 - 600 million years old

Billions of years old

QUESTION 3:

Colder days and nights mean it's the best time to soak in some impressive, naturally heated hot pools.

Where in New Zealand would you find geothermal activity?

Kerikeri

Rotorua

Napier

New Plymouth

QUESTION 4:

Winter in New Zealand is also a time to celebrate Matariki, the start of the Māori New Year. The Matariki star cluster reappears above the horizon in winter - a great reason to get out and enjoy some star gazing!

When is the best time to view the Matariki cluster?

Early morning, just before dawn

Midday

Late afternoon, just after dusk

Midnight

QUESTION 5:

New Zealand offers plenty of hiking trails with spectacular scenery, some of which are often free from snow all year round - allowing you to explore the great outdoors no matter the weather!

What tracks are often free from snow all year round?

Rangitoto Summit walk, Auckland

Cape Brett Walkway, Northland

Putangirua Pinnacles, Wairarapa

All of the above

QUESTION 6:

The Milford Sound comes to life during winter with waterfalls at full-throttle! Feeling the spray of a waterfall as it thunders down a cliff face is something pretty special, and is something that is possible when you take a cruise on Milford Sound.

What did famed British writer Rudyard Kipling describe the Milford Sound as?

The rainiest place on earth

The 8th wonder of the world

Paradise

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