World Directory, Asia, Japan, Tohoku, Aomori

Aomori is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture, in Japan. The city faces the Tsugaru Strait via Mutsu Bay to the North and the Hakkoda Mountains to the South. It has the biggest seaport in the prefecture. Before the Seikan Tunnel opened, Port Aomori connected the city via train ferry to Hakodate in Hokkaidō, and therefore the city served as the main entrance to Honshū for passengers and cargo to and from Hokkaido.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Northland, Northland

Coopers Beach is a sheltered beach protected by two pa sites close to Mangonui and considered one of the finest beaches in Northland. It offers extremely safe swimming and small boat launching facilities. Coopers Beach is fringed by beautiful pohutakawa trees, which are in full flower from December through January. Tuatua are easily found at low tide, and you can surfcast from the beach and rocks. Coopers Beach is a good starting point for recreational and historically interesting walks.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Waikato, Coromandel Peninsula

With sparkling azure blue waters, white sandy beaches, tree lined coastal roads and secluded bays just waiting to be explored, The Coromandel Peninsula, is one of those special places - breathtaking and unforgettable.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Gisborne, Gisbourne

Gisborne, the first city in the world to see the sun each day, is located on the sunny East Coast of the North Island. The Maori name for the district is Tairawhiti which means "The coast upon which the sun shines across the water". Kaiti Beach, near the city, was where the Maori immigrational waka, Horouta, landed; and is also the first European landing place in New Zealand.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Auckland, Auckland City

Great Barrier Island New Zealand is the place to discover the nature-loving side of your character so take your tramping boots and your fishing gear. Great Barrier Island offers a natural beauty and close to nature experience which is just waiting for you to explore. Renowned for its remoteness and rugged beauty, the island is an increasingly popular holiday destination from Auckland.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Waikato, Coromandel Peninsula

Kuaotunu - once a thriving gold mining town, has clean, safe, white sandy beaches, is also handy to many other beautiful spots and is an ideal starting point for exploring other parts of the Coromandel Peninsula. There's bush walking, fishing, horse trekking, water sports, golf, tennis or just simply relaxing in one the world's truly spectacular places. A little over 100 years ago, gold was discovered at Kuaotunu and more than 1000 people lived and worked there. Kuaotunu is just 17km north of Whitianga.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Southland, Southland

One of New Zealand's scenic wonders, Fiordland's Lake Manapouri is as well known for its spectacular Underground Power Station as for its Trout fishing and Tramping Tracks. It is the only access point for visiting Doubtful Sound and many western Fiords.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Waikato, Taupo District

Set in the centre of the North Island and NZ's largest lake - Lake Taupo. It covers 616sqkms and is widely considered the trout fishing capital of the world.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Otago, Queenstown-Lakes District

Lake Wanaka - A New Zealand holiday destination in the Southern Lakes Region. Gateway to Mt Aspiring National Park. A specialist centre for alpine recreation and adventure.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Auckland, Auckland City

Cradled by Bastion Pt on one side and Paritai Drive on the other, it's as peaceful a spot as you'll find on the bustling waterfront. Not for Okahu Bay the cafe strips of Mission Bay and St Heliers. Commercial activity is confined to a Mr Whippy van, parked near the changing sheds in the middle of the bay at weekends.