中英文介绍新西兰旅游英语.doc

New?Zealand geography geology Spectacular glaciers, picturesque fiords, rugged mountains, vast plains, rolling hillsides, subtropical forest, volcanic plateau, miles of coastline with gorgeous sandy beaches - it’s all here. No wonder New?Zealand is becoming so popular as a location for movies. Lying in the south-west Pacific, New?Zealand consists of two main islands - the?North Island?and the?South Island.?Stewart Island?and many smaller islands lie offshore.The North Island of New?Zealand has a spine of mountain ranges running through the middle, with gentle rolling farmland on both sides. The central North Island is dominated by the Volcanic Plateau, an active volcanic and thermal area. The massive Southern Alps form the backbone of the South Island. To the east of the Southern Alps is the rolling farmland of Otago and Southland, and the vast, flat Canterbury Plains. Discover summer in New?Zealand：All things sun, sea sand Opposite to that of the northern hemisphere, New?Zealand’s balmy summer season runs from December to?February. With average high temperatures ranging from 70F?to 90F Being an island nation, you’re never far from the sea in New?Zealand. Make the most of long, hot summer days with beach picnics, kayaking, snorkelling, sailing or swimming – the list is endless!? During this time of year our native Pohutukawa tree blooms a vibrant red, justifying its name as New?Zealand’s ‘Christmas Tree’. Swim with dolphins, walk coastal trails and feast on delicious seafood – for kiwis, summer is all about indulgence and celebrations. It’s a great time of year to learn to surf. Places like?Raglan,?Taranaki?and?Mount Maunganui?are surfing meccas. Rotorua’s?world-famous mountain biking trails, dotted with enormous Redwood Trees, are dappled with shade – the perfect way to stay cool! Heli hiking on ancient?Franz Josef Glacier?is a great activity for the hotter months, when there are clear skies and little rain. Stroll the quaint French-colonial streets of?Akaroa,