Across
- 6. this reef lies off of Australia's northeastern coast
- 8. this separaets North Island and South Island of New Zealand
- 10. Captain that reached Australia and claimed it for Great Britain
- 11. capital of New Zealand
- 12. flightless bird that is the national symbol of New Zealand
- 13. People from jail that Great Britain used to send to Australia
- 17. small shrubs that grow well in New Zealaand's fertile volcanic soil
- 18. giant trees now protected in New Zealand
Down
- 1. famous musical instrument from Australia
- 2. hot springs that spout steam and water through a crack in the earth
- 3. weapon shaped like a bent bird's wing used to stun prey'
- 4. Both the kangaroo and the koala are this type of mammal
- 5. highest peak in New Zealand
- 7. native people of Australia
- 9. Austalia lies in this hemisphere
- 14. Inland regions of Australia
- 15. one of the largest cities in Australia that hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics
- 16. rural area of Australia
- 17. native people of New Zealand
