The zone compromises of rolling fertile farming land with lazy rivers and ancient volcanoes.  Rich volcanic soils and regular rain falls produce excellent vegetables and great farms. There are areas of limestone, sandstone, clay and alluvial material for the geologist to explore.

 Ancient animals  -  Tuatara and (extinct) Moa are featured in museums
Conservation   Farm Plains     Geology   Harbours    Marine Life     Rivers     Rifting Valley   Sandstone    Volcanoes