World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Otago, The Catlins

The Catlins is a rugged, sparsely populated area of beautiful scenic coastlines and dense temperate rainforest, both of which harbour many endangered species of birds. Its exposed location leads to its frequently wild weather and heavy ocean swells, which are an attraction to big-wave surfers.

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

Spanning between the Coromandel Peninsula and Bay of Plenty beaches, Waihi Beach is one of the undiscovered jewels of New Zealand. A beautiful 9km of one of the safest and best ocean beaches to be found.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Auckland, Whangaparaoa

Whangaparaoa is fast becoming urbanised--many residents commute to Auckland central on a daily basis. At the tip of the peninsula is the Shakespear Regional Park with facilities including swimming, bush walks, fishing and camping and the Gulf Harbour Country Club. Meaning "Bay of Whales", Whangaparaoa was initially settled by the Ngati Kahu tribe and did not see European settlement until the 1850s. Today the still undeveloped parts of the peninsula feature regenerating forests of puriri, taraire, kowhai and karaka. Native birds are much in evidence as well. Sandstone cliffs separate sandy beaches (with safe swimming) and make for interesting walks.

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

Swimming, diving, bushwalking, soaking in a hot pool at low tide, horse riding, fishing, kayaking, relaxed shopping, dining on local cuisine, golfing, bonecarving - experience the magic and relax in our unspoilt playground of paradise - a recreational haven just waiting for you.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Southland, Southland

Bluff is a town and seaport in the Southland region, on the southern coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is the southern-most town in New Zealand and, despite Slope Point being further to the south, is colloquially used to refer to the southern extremity of the country

World Directory, Oceania, Samoa, Upolu Island, Apia Urban Area

Apia is the capital of Samoa. unhurried, unspoiled, surrounded by picturesque mountains and spectacular ocean views. Unwind in a place left behind by the passage of time, set aside from the busy world beyond our waters.

World Directory, Oceania, Vanuatu, Efate Island, Shefa Province

Port Vila is the capital city of Vanuatu, a name which means Land Eternal, and the name seems more than appropriate when you visit the lush South Pacific island-republic, formed of 83 islands in the Pacific Ocean.

World Directory, North America, United States, New England, Maine

Cundy's Harbor is located on the New Meadows River in the State of Maine. It's a quiet little harbour dotted with moored lobster and working boats.

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

The town of Pauanui meaning Big Paua (abalone) in Maori is on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the mouth of the Tairua River on its south bank, directly opposite the larger town of Tairua. It has a resident population of 699.

World Directory, Europe, Sweden, Bohuslan, Vastra Gotaland

Grebbestad is a locality in Tanum Municipality, Västra Götaland County in the northern part of the province of Bohuslan on the west coast of Sweden.