Results for "Church Point"
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Lake Manapouri
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.
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Kuaotunu
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.
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Great Barrier Island
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.
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Gisborne
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.
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Coromandel Peninsula
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.
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Coopers Beach
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.
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Aomori
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 HokkaidÅ, and therefore the city served as the main entrance to HonshÅ« for passengers and cargo to and from Hokkaido.
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Hong Kong
World Directory, Asia, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong has the big city specials like smog, odour, 14 million elbows and an insane love of clatter. But it's also efficient, hushed and peaceful: the transport network is excellent, the shopping centres are sublime, and the temples and quiet corners of parks are contemplative oases.
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Beijing
World Directory, Asia, China, Beijing, Beijing
Beijing is China's second largest city, after Shanghai. Beijing is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and motorways passing through the city. It is also the focal point of many international flights to China. Beijing is recognized as the political, educational, and cultural center of the People's Republic of China, while Shanghai and Hong Kong predominate in economic fields. The city hosted the 2008 Olympic Games.
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Sevastopol
World Directory, Europe, Ukraine, Sevastopol, Sevastopol
Sevastopol is a port city in Ukraine, located on the Black Sea coast of the Crimea peninsula. The city, formerly the home of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet, is now a Ukrainian naval base mutually used by the Ukrainian Navy and Russian Navy. It is also a popular seaside resort and tourist destination, mainly for visitors from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries.