General Knowledge Expedition through New Zealand Geography Objectives Questions

1. What is the capital city of New Zealand?

1. Auckland
2. Wellington
3. Christchurch
4. Dunedin

Answer: B. Wellington

2. Which two main islands make up the bulk of New Zealand’s land area?

1. North Island and Stewart Island
2. North Island and South Island
3. South Island and Chatham Island
4. South Island and Waiheke Island

Answer: B. North Island and South Island

3. What is the highest mountain in New Zealand?

1. Mount Taranaki
2. Mount Ruapehu
3. Mount Cook (Aoraki)
4. Mount Hikurangi

Answer: C. Mount Cook (Aoraki)

4. Which body of water separates the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand?

1. Cook Strait
2. Tasman Sea
3. Hauraki Gulf
4. Foveaux Strait

Answer: A. Cook Strait

5. What is the Maori name for New Zealand?

1. Aotearoa
2. Rotorua
3. Whanganui
4. Tauranga

Answer: A. Aotearoa

6. Which New Zealand city is known as the “City of Sails” due to its high number of yachts and sailing activities?

1. Auckland
2. Wellington
3. Christchurch
4. Hamilton

Answer: A. Auckland

7. What is the name of the largest lake in New Zealand, located in the South Island?

1. Lake Wanaka
2. Lake Taupo
3. Lake Wakatipu
4. Lake Pukaki

Answer: C. Lake Wakatipu

8. Which famous film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson was primarily filmed in New Zealand, showcasing its stunning landscapes?

1. The Matrix
2. Jurassic Park
3. The Lord of the Rings
4. Star Wars

Answer: C. The Lord of the Rings

9. What is the currency of New Zealand?

1. Australian Dollar
2. New Zealand Dollar
3. Euro
4. Peso

Answer: B. New Zealand Dollar

10. Which geothermal wonder in New Zealand is known for its colorful terraces formed by mineral-rich hot springs?

 A. Wai-O-Tapu

B. Waitomo Caves

 C. Milford Sound

D. Abel Tasman National Park

Answer:  A. Wai-O-Tapu

11. What is the name of the famous rugby team representing New Zealand in international competitions?

1. All Blacks
2. Silver Ferns
3. Kiwi Warriors
4. Haka Heroes

Answer: A. All Blacks

12. Which city on the North Island is known for its geothermal activity, including bubbling mud pools and the Pohutu Geyser?

1. Rotorua
2. Napier
3. Hamilton
4. Palmerston North

Answer: A. Rotorua

13. What is the name of the iconic New Zealand bird, flightless and nocturnal, known for its large size and distinctive call?

1. Kiwi
2. Tui
3. Kea
4. Kakapo

Answer: A. Kiwi

14. In which region of New Zealand can you find the famous Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers?

1. Fiordland
2. West Coast
3. Bay of Plenty
4. Hawke’s Bay

Answer: B. West Coast

15. What is the name of the strait that separates the South Island of New Zealand from Stewart Island?

1. Cook Strait
2. Foveaux Strait
3. Banks Strait
4. Tasman Strait

Answer: B. Foveaux Strait

16. Which New Zealand city is known for its vibrant street art and is often referred to as the “Edinburgh of the South”?

1. Christchurch
2. Dunedin
3. Invercargill
4. Whanganui

Answer: B. Dunedin

17. What is the traditional Maori greeting, often performed by pressing foreheads and noses together?

1. Kia ora
2. Haere mai
3. Hongi
4. Pōwhiri

Answer: C. Hongi

18. Which New Zealand city is famous for its annual arts festival, known as the Festival of the Arts?

1. Wellington
2. Auckland
3. Hamilton
4. Tauranga

Answer: A. Wellington

19. What is the name of the famous limestone formation on the South Island’s West Coast, resembling pancake stacks?

1. Pancake Rocks
2. Hobbiton
3. Moeraki Boulders
4. Te Mata Peak

Answer: A. Pancake Rocks

20. Which national park in New Zealand is known for its glowworm caves and limestone formations?

1. A. Fiordland National Park
2.  B. Tongariro National Park
3. C. Abel Tasman National Park
4. D. Waitomo Caves

Answer:  D. Waitomo Caves

21. What is the name of the highest waterfall in New Zealand, located in Fiordland National Park?

1. Huka Falls
2. Sutherland Falls
3. Bridal Veil Falls
4. Rainbow Falls

Answer: B. Sutherland Falls

22. Which iconic New Zealand structure is often described as the “eighth wonder of the world” due to its natural beauty?

1. Milford Sound
2. Mount Cook (Aoraki)
3. Abel Tasman National Park
4. Waiheke Island

Answer: A. Milford Sound

23. In Maori mythology, what is the name of the legendary explorer and navigator who is said to have discovered New Zealand?

1. Kupe
2. Tāne Mahuta
3. Rongo
4. Tangaroa

Answer: A. Kupe

24. What is the name of the active volcanic island located in the Bay of Plenty, known for its sulfuric landscapes and geothermal activity?

1. White Island
2. Mount Ruapehu
3. Mount Taranaki
4. Mount Ngauruhoe

Answer: A. White Island

25. Which famous New Zealand personality became the first person to climb Mount Everest and reach the South Pole within the same year?

1. Sir Peter Jackson
2. Sir Richard Hadlee
3. Sir Edmund Hillary
4. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

Answer: C. Sir Edmund Hillary

26. What is the name of the unique flightless parrot native to New Zealand, known for its vibrant green plumage?

1. Kea
2. Kakapo
3. Tui
4. Kaka

Answer: A. Kea

27. In which region of New Zealand is the city of Queenstown, known for its adventure tourism and stunning lake views?

1. Otago
2. Canterbury
3. Southland
4. Marlborough

Answer: A. Otago

28. What is the traditional Maori feast called, involving the cooking of food in an underground pit oven?

1. Hangi
2. Kai
3. Puku
4. Hāngī

Answer: A. Hangi

29. Which New Zealand beach is famous for its black sand, formed from volcanic activity?

1. Piha Beach
2. Mount Maunganui Beach
3. Raglan Beach
4. Hot Water Beach

Answer: A. Piha Beach

30. What is the name of the bay on the North Island’s East Coast, known for its golden beaches and marine life, including dolphins?

1. Bay of Islands
2. Hawke’s Bay
3. Coromandel Bay
4. Bay of Plenty

Answer: D. Bay of Plenty

31. Which New Zealand city is nicknamed the “Garden City” due to its numerous parks and gardens?

1. Christchurch
2. Dunedin
3. Hamilton
4. Palmerston North

Answer: A. Christchurch

32. What is the name of the cultural institution in Wellington that houses the national museum of New Zealand?

1. Te Papa Tongarewa
2. Auckland Art Gallery
3. Museum of New Zealand
4. Otago Museum

Answer: A. Te Papa Tongarewa

33. In which New Zealand city is the Hobbiton Movie Set located, showcasing the Shire from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth?

1. Rotorua
2. Matamata
3. Taupo
4. Whangarei

Answer: B. Matamata

34. What is the name of the famous track in Fiordland National Park known for its breathtaking scenery and ending at Milford Sound?

1. Kepler Track
2. Routeburn Track
3. Milford Track
4. Abel Tasman Coast Track

Answer: C. Milford Track

35. Which New Zealand river is known for its turquoise-colored waters and is popular for jet boating?

1. Waikato River
2. Clutha River
3. Shotover River
4. Rangitata River

Answer: C. Shotover River

36. What is the name of the famous Maori war dance often performed by the All Blacks before rugby matches?

1. Haka
2. Waiata
3. Karakia
4. Powhiri

Answer: A. Haka

37. In which New Zealand region is the city of Napier, known for its unique Art Deco architecture?

1. Hawke’s Bay
2. Wairarapa
3. Manawatu-Wanganui
4. Northland

Answer: A. Hawke’s Bay

38. What is the name of the popular geothermal region in the central North Island, known for its colorful silica terraces?

1. Waimangu Volcanic Valley
2. Orakei Korako
3. Whakarewarewa
4. Te Puia

Answer: B. Orakei Korako

39. Which New Zealand lake is the largest by surface area and is located in the South Island’s Mackenzie Basin?

1. Lake Wanaka
2. Lake Tekapo
3. Lake Pukaki
4. Lake Taupo

Answer: B. Lake Tekapo

40. What is the name of the New Zealand prime minister who served as the country’s youngest female leader?

1. Jacinda Ardern
2. Helen Clark
3. Jenny Shipley
4. Judith Collins

Answer: A. Jacinda Ardern

41. What is the name of the extinct volcano located on Auckland’s North Shore, offering panoramic views of the city?

1. Mount Ruapehu
2. Mount Taranaki
3. Mount Eden
4. Mount Maunganui

Answer: C. Mount Eden

42. In which New Zealand city can you find the famous Hamilton Gardens, known for its themed garden collections?

 

1. Wellington
2. Hamilton
3. Tauranga
4. Napier

Answer: B. Hamilton

43. What is the name of the marine mammal sanctuary located off the coast of the South Island, known for its diverse wildlife?

1. Marlborough Sounds
2. Kaikoura Peninsula
3. Foveaux Strait
4. Doubtful Sound

Answer: B. Kaikoura Peninsula

44. In which New Zealand city is the iconic Sky Tower located, offering panoramic views of the cityscape?

1. Wellington
2. Christchurch
3. Auckland
4. Dunedin

Answer: C. Auckland

45. What is the name of the volcanic plateau in the central North Island, known for its geothermal activity and ski resorts?

1. Tongariro Alpine Crossing
2. Rotorua Plateau
3. Ruapehu Plateau
4. Taupo Volcanic Zone

Answer: D. Taupo Volcanic Zone

46. Which New Zealand city is the gateway to Fiordland National Park and the starting point of the Milford Track?

1. Queenstown
2. Te Anau
3. Invercargill
4. Wanaka

Answer: B. Te Anau

47. What is the name of the strait that separates the North Island from the South Island’s western coast?

1. Cook Strait
2. Foveaux Strait
3. Tasman Strait
4. Banks Strait

Answer: C. Tasman Strait

48. Which New Zealand bird is known for its distinctive call resembling the sound of two stones being struck together?

1. Kiwi
2. Tui
3. Kea
4. Bellbird

Answer: D. Bellbird

49. In which region of New Zealand is the city of Nelson, known for its sunny climate and arts community?

1. Nelson-Tasman
2. Marlborough
3. West Coast
4. Canterbury

Answer: A. Nelson-Tasman

50. What is the name of the national park on the North Island known for its three active volcanoes, including Mount Ruapehu?

1. Fiordland National Park
2. Tongariro National Park
3. Abel Tasman National Park
4. Kahurangi National Park

Answer: B. Tongariro National Park

51. Which New Zealand city is located at the northernmost tip of the North Island and is known for its historic lighthouse?

1. Wellington
2. Whangarei
3. Tauranga
4. Gisborne

Answer: B. Whangarei

52. What is the name of the famous limestone cave system on the West Coast of the South Island, known for its glowworms?

1. Waitomo Caves
2. Ruakuri Cave
3. Aranui Cave
4. Glowworm Caverns

Answer: A. Waitomo Caves

53. In Maori mythology, what is the name of the god of the forest and birds, often associated with the Tui bird?

1. Tāne Mahuta
2. Tangaroa
3. Rongo
4. Whiro

Answer: A. Tāne Mahuta

54. Which New Zealand city is famous for its Victorian and Edwardian architecture, hot pools, and the Pohutu Geyser?

1. Rotorua
2. Napier
3. Palmerston North
4. New Plymouth

Answer: A. Rotorua

55. What is the name of the alpine village on the South Island, popular for skiing and outdoor activities, especially in winter?

1. Wanaka
2. Hanmer Springs
3. Queenstown
4. Methven

Answer: C. Queenstown

56. Which New Zealand region is known for its wine production, particularly Sauvignon Blanc, and is located in the South Island?

1. Gisborne
2. Hawke’s Bay
3. Marlborough
4. Wairarapa

Answer: C. Marlborough

57. What is the name of the bay on the South Island’s West Coast, known for its scenic beauty and tranquil atmosphere?

1. Tasman Bay
2. Golden Bay
3. Akaroa Harbour
4. Jackson Bay

Answer: B. Golden Bay

58. Which New Zealand city is often referred to as the “City of Sails” due to its harbors and maritime activities?

1. Wellington
2. Auckland
3. Tauranga
4. Dunedin

Answer: B. Auckland

59. What is the name of the coastal town in the Bay of Plenty known for its white sandy beaches and surfing?

1. Mount Maunganui
2. Whakatane
3. Opotiki
4. Waihi Beach

Answer: A. Mount Maunganui

60. In which New Zealand region can you find the famous thermal resort town of Hanmer Springs?

1. Nelson-Tasman
2. Marlborough
3. Canterbury
4. West Coast

Answer: C. Canterbury

61. What is the name of the historic treaty signed in 1840 between the British Crown and various Maori chiefs, establishing New Zealand as a nation?

1. Treaty of Waitangi
2. Treaty of Wellington
3. Treaty of Auckland
4. Treaty of Christchurch

Answer: A. Treaty of Waitangi

62. Which New Zealand city is known for its vibrant street art and is often considered the country’s cultural capital?

1. Auckland
2. Wellington
3. Dunedin
4. Christchurch

Answer: B. Wellington

63. What is the name of the bay on the North Island’s East Coast known for its clear waters and the iconic Cathedral Cove?

1. Mercury Bay
2. Coromandel Bay
3. Bay of Plenty
4. Bay of Islands

Answer: A. Mercury Bay

64. Which New Zealand mountain is known for its distinct pyramidal shape and is a popular destination for climbers?

1. Mount Taranaki
2. Mount Ngauruhoe
3. Mount Hikurangi
4. Mount Aspiring

Answer: B. Mount Ngauruhoe

65. In Maori mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the earth and fertility?

1. Papatuanuku
2. Hine-nui-te-pō
3. Mahuika
4. Tāwhirimātea

Answer: A. Papatuanuku

66. Which New Zealand city is located at the southernmost tip of the South Island and is known for its Scottish heritage?

1. Dunedin
2. Invercargill
3. Blenheim
4. Gore

Answer: B. Invercargill

67. What is the name of the scenic coastal drive on the South Island known for its dramatic cliffs and rock formations?

1. Pacific Coast Highway
2. Great Ocean Road
3. Coastal Pacific
4. The Catlins

Answer: D. The Catlins

68. Which New Zealand region is known for its golden sand beaches, wineries, and the iconic Te Mata Peak?

1. Hawke’s Bay
2. Bay of Plenty
3. Taranaki
4. Northland

Answer: A. Hawke’s Bay

69. What is the name of the bay on the North Island’s West Coast known for its black sand beaches and surf breaks?

1. Ninety Mile Beach
2. Karekare Beach
3. Raglan Beach
4. Piha Beach

Answer: C. Raglan Beach

70. Which New Zealand bird is known for its distinctive white plumage and is often considered a symbol of the country?

1. Kiwi
2. Tui
3. Kea
4. Pukeko

Answer: D. Pukeko

71. What is the name of the iconic rock formation in Abel Tasman National Park, accessible by a coastal hiking trail?

1. Split Apple Rock
2. Pancake Rocks
3. Cathedral Cove
4. Moria Gate Arch

Answer: A. Split Apple Rock

72. In which New Zealand region can you find the iconic glowworm caves of Ruakuri and Aranui?

1. Waikato
2. Northland
3. Bay of Plenty
4. West Coast

Answer: A. Waikato

73. What is the name of the active stratovolcano located in Tongariro National Park on the North Island?

1. Mount Ngauruhoe
2. Mount Ruapehu
3. Mount Taranaki
4. Mount Aspiring

Answer: B. Mount Ruapehu

74. Which New Zealand city is known for its annual arts festival, the Festival of the Arts, showcasing performing and visual arts?

1. Wellington
2. Auckland
3. Christchurch
4. Dunedin

Answer: A. Wellington

75. What is the name of the mountain range that runs along the western side of the South Island, known for its fjords and dramatic scenery?

1. Southern Alps
2. Kaikoura Ranges
3. Remarkables Range
4. Paparoa Range

Answer: A. Southern Alps

76. In Maori mythology, what is the name of the god of the sea and fishing?

1. Tangaroa
2. Tāwhirimātea
3. Rangi
4. Tane Mahuta

Answer: A. Tangaroa

77. Which New Zealand city is located at the northern end of the South Island and is known for its wine industry and nearby Marlborough Sounds?

1. Nelson
2. Blenheim
3. Kaikoura
4. Picton

Answer: B. Blenheim

78. What is the name of the mountain pass in the Southern Alps that connects Canterbury and the West Coast of the South Island?

1. Arthur’s Pass
2. Haast Pass
3. Lewis Pass
4. Lindis Pass

Answer: A. Arthur’s Pass

79. Which New Zealand city is famous for its annual lantern festival, celebrating Chinese New Year?

1. Dunedin
2. Auckland
3. Wellington
4. Christchurch

Answer: B. Auckland

80. What is the name of the marine reserve located on the North Island’s Coromandel Peninsula, known for its diverse marine life and sea caves?

1. Poor Knights Islands
2. Goat Island Marine Reserve
3. Tiritiri Matangi Island
4. Kapiti Island

Answer: B. Goat Island Marine Reserve

81. In which New Zealand region is the city of New Plymouth, known for its coastal walkway and the iconic Mount Taranaki?

1. Taranaki
2. Waikato
3. Hawke’s Bay
4. Northland

Answer: A. Taranaki

82. What is the name of the national park on the North Island known for its dual World Heritage status, recognizing both cultural and natural significance?

1. Fiordland National Park
2. Tongariro National Park
3. Abel Tasman National Park
4. Kahurangi National Park

Answer: B. Tongariro National Park

83. Which New Zealand city is known for its Victorian and Edwardian architecture, hot pools, and the Pohutu Geyser?

1. Rotorua
2. Napier
3. Palmerston North
4. New Plymouth

Answer: A. Rotorua

84. What is the name of the bay on the North Island’s West Coast known for its black sand beaches and iconic gannet colony?

1. Ninety Mile Beach
2. Karekare Beach
3. Muriwai Beach
4. Piha Beach

Answer: C. Muriwai Beach

85. In which New Zealand region can you find the city of Gisborne, known for being one of the first places in the world to see the sunrise each day?

1. East Coast
2. Hawke’s Bay
3. Northland
4. Wairarapa

Answer: A. East Coast

86. What is the name of the long-distance hiking trail that traverses the North Island from Cape Reinga to Wellington?

1. Te Araroa
2. Heaphy Track
3. Abel Tasman Coast Track
4. Whanganui Journey

Answer: A. Te Araroa

87. Which New Zealand region is known for its limestone formations, caves, and the iconic Punakaiki Pancake Rocks?

1. West Coast
2. Canterbury
3. Otago
4. Southland

Answer: A. West Coast

88. What is the name of the famous bay on the North Island’s East Coast, known for its sandy beaches and marine reserves?

1. Mercury Bay
2. Bay of Plenty
3. Hawke’s Bay
4. Bay of Islands

Answer: C. Hawke’s Bay

89. In which New Zealand region can you find the city of Whanganui, known for its historic architecture and the Whanganui River?

1. Manawatu-Wanganui
2. Wellington
3. Taranaki
4. Hawke’s Bay

Answer: A. Manawatu-Wanganui

90. What is the name of the large lake located in Fiordland National Park, known for its deep waters and surrounding mountains?

1. Lake Wakatipu
2. Lake Te Anau
3. Lake Pukaki
4. Lake Manapouri

Answer: B. Lake Te Anau

91. What is the name of the city on the North Island’s West Coast known for its black sand beaches and iron sand mining?

1. New Plymouth
2. Raglan
3. Whanganui
4. Kawhia

Answer: C. Whanganui

92. Which New Zealand city is located on the North Island’s West Coast and is famous for its underground glowworm caves?

1. Hamilton
2. Waitomo
3. Rotorua
4. Taupo

Answer: B. Waitomo

93. In Maori mythology, what is the name of the god of the sky and father of all living things?

1. Tāwhirimātea
2. Rangi
3. Tāne Mahuta
4. Tangaroa

Answer: B. Rangi

94. Which New Zealand city is known for its annual winter festival and is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding?

1. Queenstown
2. Wanaka
3. Taupo
4. Arrowtown

Answer:  A. Queenstown

95. What is the name of the bay on the South Island’s West Coast known for its rugged beauty and the famous Franz Josef Glacier?

1. Golden Bay
2. Milford Sound
3. Tasman Bay
4. Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Answer: D. Westland Tai Poutini National Park

96. In which New Zealand region can you find the city of Timaru, known for its Victorian and Edwardian architecture?

1. Canterbury
2. Otago
3. Southland
4. West Coast

Answer: A. Canterbury

97. What is the name of the bay on the North Island’s East Coast, famous for its sandy beaches and marine life, including dolphins?

1. Bay of Plenty
2. Mercury Bay
3. Hawke’s Bay
4. Bay of Islands

Answer: A. Bay of Plenty

98. Which New Zealand lake is known for its distinctive trapezoidal shape and is located in the Otago region?

1. Lake Wanaka
2. Lake Wakatipu
3. Lake Tekapo
4. Lake Pukaki

Answer: A. Lake Wanaka

99. In Maori culture, what is the traditional carved meeting house called?

1. Wharenui
2. Marae
3. Waka
4. Pataka

Answer: A. Wharenui

100. What is the name of the strait that separates the North Island from the Coromandel Peninsula?

1. A. Cook Strait
2.  B. Firth of Thames
3.  C. Hauraki Gulf
4.  D. Foveaux Strait

Answer: B. Firth of Thames

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