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, Asia, Philippines, National Capital, Manila Bay

Modern Manila is a teeming metropolis, with huge tower blocks crowding the few examples of colonial architecture that survived the bombing of the city during WWII. Many people use it only as a base for further travel, but the more adventurous will discover its friendliness and charm.

World Directory, Asia, Thailand, Surat Thani, Surat Thani

Koh Samui, the beautiful island of the coconut trees, is the third largest Thai island. (Only Phuket and Koh Chang are bigger) The area is about 247 square km's and it is located 700 km south of Bangkok in the Surat Thani province. Well known beaches are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Big Buddha, Choeng Mon, Hua Thanon and Maenam.

World Directory, Europe, Ukraine, Crimea, Crimea

Alushta is a resort town in Crimea, Ukraine, founded in the 6th century CE by Emperor Justinian. It is situated on the Black Sea on the road from Gurzuf to Sudak, as well as on the Crimean Trolleybus line.

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, Canterbury, Canterbury

The seaside settlement of Kaikoura, situated midway between Christchurch and Picton on the rugged east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is overlooked by majestic mountains, which are snow-capped for many months of the year.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Wellington, Wellington

The magical atmosphere of the Kapiti Coast landscape that we know so well today, was created by gigantic earthquakes 200 million years ago. The upheavals exposed a 10 km long block of rock that now sits as an island 5.6km from the mainland and protects a series of small settlements from the westerly gales. Behind, the coast is sheltered from the south by the massive Tararua Ranges. The magical atmosphere of the Kapiti Coast landscape that we know so well today, was created by gigantic earthquakes 200 million years ago. The upheavals exposed a 10 km long block of rock that now sits as an island 5.6km from the mainland and protects a series of small settlements from the westerly gales. Behind, the coast is sheltered from the south by the massive Tararua Ranges.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Nelson, Nelson and Westland

We are situated in Nelson Lakes National Park (over 100,000 hectares), visitors are attracted by the scenic beauty, grandeur of the mountains and the network of tracks, that explore glacial features, tranquil beech forests, lakes and waterfalls. At St Arnaud we have a highly successful Nature Recovery Project area (of 5000 hectares) managed by the New Zealand Department of Conservation, which has enriched our flora, fauna and bird life. Other attractions are water sports, trout fishing, river rafting, kayaking, hunting, tramping, mountain biking, gold panning, snow skiing(winter only)etc. For more information visit our web site www.avarestbnb.co.nz

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Bay of Plenty, Whakatane

A visit to Whakatane New Zealand is a must for those who travel to New Zealand. Whakatane is situated at the head of the Whakatane River in the beautiful sub-tropical 'Bay of Plenty' region of New Zealand. Visit Whakatane when you do your New Zealand tour.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Wellington, Kapiti Coast

Waikanae is one of the prettiest towns in New Zealand in its setting of river, bush, mountain and beach. A day or two in Waikanae can see you riding, fishing, visiting Mahara Gallery, viewing kiwis at Nga Manu Nature Reserve, seeing how your ancestors lived at the little museum or simply passing the time of day at one of the town's excellent cafés.