Map reading skills answers

Marking Sheet
Otira Map


 * 1. K33
 * 2. Topographic 1:50 000 or 1sq = 1 kilometre
 * 3. Yes, East North numbers
 * 4. Mt Rolleston 2275 metres above sea level
 * 5. Crow Glacier
 * 6. North/South
 * 7. Taramakau River
 * 8. Lake Mavis
 * 9. Yes
 * 10. Yes it does have a foot track - 1833 metres

Manapouri Map


 * 1. C43
 * 2. Topographic 1: 50000 or 1 square = 1 kilometre
 * 3. Yes - East/North numbers
 * 4. 28km and 18km
 * 5. Wilmot Pass 671 metres
 * 6. Doubtful Sound
 * 7. Shallow Bay, Moturau, Iris Burn, Hanging Valley Sheltar, Mt Luxmore Hut
 * 8. 1472 metres
 * 9. Changes in elevation over distance
 * 10.20 metres

Southern lakes and Fiordland


 * 1. Does not have one
 * 2. AA Road Map 1:350 000 or 1cm = 3.5km
 * 3. Yes - East numbers / North letters
 * 4. Highway 94
 * 5. Fiordland and Aspiring
 * 6. Takahe
 * 7. Highway 6 (Picton to Bluff)
 * 8. 60km, 40km
 * 9. Highway 8

Kahurangi


 * 1. 274-13
 * 2. Park Map 1:150 000 1cm = 1500m (1.5km)
 * 3. Yes it has several east numbers / north has letters, most user friendly
 * 4. Kauhurangi and Abel Tasman
 * 5. Farewell Spit Light House
 * 6. Exotic forest marked by small pine tree images, beech forest by pale green
 * 7. Karamea yes it does have an airstrip
 * 8. Fishing, camping, rafting, kayaking, there is also accommodation
 * 9. Protech plans and animals, remove rubish, bury toilet waste, keep streams and lakes clean, take care with fires, camp carefully, keet to the track, consider others, protect our cultural heritage, enjoy your visit, toitu te whenual - leave the land undisturbed.
 * 10. 080099905. To report safety hazards in the area