Things You Probably Didn't Know Click Quiz - New Zealand Cities

Here are things/facts that you may not have known about New Zealand cities before this quiz! Click the city that you think applies to the given fact.

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Last updated: December 1, 2023

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Is Home To The World's First Commerical Bungee/Bungy Jump

AJ Hackett is credited for opening the worlds first bungee/bungy jumping facility, on the Kawarau bridge above clear blue waters.

Is Home To The Southern Hemisphere's Largest Playground

The Margaret Mahy Playground is over 2.5 hectares in size, making it the largest in all of Southern Hemisphere.

Is Home To The Youngest Geothermal System On The Planet

The Waimangu Volcanic Valley is located around Rotorua, and formed through a volcanic eruption in 1886. It is the only geothermal system which was created within written history.

Is Called The Penguin Capital Of The World, For It's Large Influx Of Penguins in the summer

Little Blue Penguins are the smaller penguins in the world, and will hop ashore into town in the summer.

Was Ranked No.1 most liveable city in the world in 2021

Known for its friendly people, equal opportunities, peace, and general prosperity among the population.

Has A Name Which Is Often Mixed With 'Las Vegas' As A Nickname For The City

Rotorua is often called 'Roto-Vegas' due to its resemblance of Las Vegas's hotels/motels along the main strip, as well as being a major tourist town.

Sits On New Zealand's Longest River.

The Waikato River runs through Hamilton, and is over 400 km long.

Has A Famous Hole In One Challenge On The Lake

Lake Taupo is home to a floating island, where people are allowed to hit golf balls onto it, hoping that their golf ball will land in one of the 3 holes, for a large monetary prize.

Is Constantly Mocked For Being Boring, Among Other Things

Hamilton is known around New Zealand for being unentertaining, as well as unjustified resentment towards the city.

‘Hosted’ The Darkest Day in New Zealand, Where 51 People Were Killed In A Terrorist Attack In A Mosque

51 Muslims were killed in a terrorist attack at a mosque in Christchurch in 2019, the first attack of its kind in New Zealand’s history.

Was Ranked No.1 top destination to visit in the world in 2022 by Lonely Planet

Renowned for its mix of man made attractions, and natural wonders.

Is Home To New Zealand's Only Castle

Larnach Castle was opened in 1874 as a mock castle on the ridge of the Otago Peninsula.

Sits On A Lake That Was Created By One Of The Largest Volcanic Eruptions Known To Man

Lake Taupo was created by a volcanic eruption, which was said to have had created a smog seen from Japan.

Is Next To The Only Natural Visible Circle From Space

New Plymouth is overlooked my Mt. Taranaki, an almost perfect conical shape, with protection fencing around the edges causing a difference in vegetation inside the circle to the outside of it.

Referred To As The 'Coolest Little Capital' In The World

A common nickname of Wellington.

Has Hosted Countless Celebrities On Its Main Jet Boat Ride Attraction

The Shotover Jet has carried passengers including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, in 2014.

Is Home To The Tallest Structure In The Southern Hemisphere

The Sky Tower is the centrepiece of the Auckland skyline. Towering at over 328m, it is taller than the Eiffel Tower, and the Q1, Australia's tallest structure.

Has 1/3 Of Its Population Born Outside Of It

Around 1/3 of Auckland’s population is born elsewhere, mostly in places such as China, India, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and England.

Borders 1 Of Only 21 International Dark Sky Reserves

The Wairarapa Valley is an International Dark Sky Reserve, with borders very near the city of Wellington.

Was Home To A Cadbury Chocolate Factory

The factory unfortunately had to close in 2017 due to increasing costs.

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