🇳🇿 Grasslands in New Zealand's South Island

During our road trip across New Zealand's South Island, we noticed numerous grasslands along the way. The grasslands in New Zealand's South Island can be categorized into several distinct types, each defined by the local climate, altitude, and land use. 🌟 Tussock Grasslands are dominated by native tussock grasses, which are hardy, tufted grasses well-adapted to the region’s dry and cool conditions. 🌟 Alpine Grasslands are found at high altitudes, usually above 1,200 meters. 🌟 Lowland Grasslands are located in lower altitude areas and primarily used for agriculture, including dairy farming and sheep grazing. 🌟 Semi-Arid Grasslands occur in areas with low rainfall and are characterized by sparse vegetation, including drought-resistant tussocks and shrubs. #grassland #100waysoftravel #newzealand #roadtrip #nature #tripblazers #grasslands