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New Zealand Sheep

Kings of the Road


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In a country where sheep farming is a major industry, New Zealand sheep are very much kings of the road as in this stretch of highway between Christchurch and Akaroa. When herds of New Zealand sheep occupy the road, motor vehicle traffic is brought to a stop.

Also see Five-Day South Island Tour.

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Photograph by Larry Rivera © 2000 Larry Rivera licensed to About, Inc

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