New Zealand
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of New Zealand. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAnti-Snake, Auckland, Canoe, Fur Seal, Hollywood,
Keith Urban, King Kong, Kiwi, Maori, Remote,
Rugby, Silver Fern, Sky Tower, Snail, Volcano,
Waterfront, Wellington, Woolworths, Christchurch, Tattoo associated with New Zealand. But there's a twist. Only 18 of these 20 words are actually listed. So you're on your own to find the 2 unlisted ones. A full solution is provided if you get stuck.
By the way, we designed this puzzle to be easily read. Both the puzzle grid and word list are in large 17-point font size. And the puzzle grid, which is 22×20 letters, spans the entire width of the page. This way you won't have to squint.
Fun Facts About New Zealand
- Ever wonder why New Zealanders call themselves Kiwis? That's because the country is home to this unique, flightless, nocturnal bird. They've proudly adopted it as their national symbol.
- New Zealand is famously snake-free. You can hike without worrying about slithering surprises, but watch out for the sea snakes which occasionally wash ashore.
- There's a hill located in New Zealand that officially bears the longest place name in the world. This 85-letter word translates from the Māori language to "The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the slider, the climber of mountains, the land-swallower who travelled about, played his flute to his loved one."
- The world's first permanent commercial bungee jumping site was established at a bridge near Queenston, New Zealand in the 1980s.
- Hector's dolphin is the world's smallest and is only found off the coast of New Zealand.
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