New Zealand Student Tours with KANES
   HOME      PLANNING     THEME ZONES       ACTION  EDUCATION 
Mining & Milling Zone's    Geography Studies 

Weather 

This zone has a high rainfall as the alps extract moisture from the prevailing westerly winds.  Temperatures are more even than other zones and experience a higher humidity. This results in precarious wetland vegetation and special farming practices. Studies We look at how orographic processes create high rainfall in this Zone. Our KANES guide show us the evidence of the high rain fall with many flood prone rivers and enlarged drainage systems. We see special grasses and excess water release systems for the farms. We can explore the many different ways this zone has adapted to the local weather. See also: NZ Weather Rivers

tailor your experiences to meet your interests