Archive for the ‘Australia & Pacific’

  • Lyttelton New Zealand – Land Of Volcanoes
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    Lyttelton New Zealand – Land Of Volcanoes
    The port of Christchurch, Lyttelton, proffers a plethora of inexplicable views of the extinct volcanoes worldwide. Situated in the country down under, on the east coast of South island of New Zealand, the Lyttelton town lies on the northern shores of the Lyttelton Harbour on Banks Peninsula. One is simply enchanted by the pristine views of miniature cottages and harbour dotted with ships and boats in all shapes and sizes. The Lyttelton Harbour is a bay on the north-west side of Banks Peninsula stretching kilometres inland from the south Pegasus Bay. On the upper harbour of south-west side of Lyttelton, lies the diminutive island of Quail. Encircling the Lyttelton Harbour, there are steep hills formations, evolved from the part of a wiped out volcanic crater that rises way up to a height of about 500m. One can see petite housing colonies  [...]
    Posted at June 18th, 2009 at 05:06 am
  • Great Barrier Reef ……… A Natural Wonder Of The World
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    Great Barrier Reef ……… A Natural Wonder Of The World
    The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven wonders of the natural world, and the only living thing on earth visible from space. It is the largest coral reef in the world, situated parallel to the coast of Queensland. It stretches from the coastal town of Bundaberg, up past the tip of Cape York Australia, for almost 2,000km. This stupendous wonder of the modern era comprises of, billions upon billions of living coral polyps, which are actually microscopic organisms. The Great Barrier Reef is world’s busiest marine life sanctuary because of its diverse population of living creatures. The Great Barrier Reef is of such pristine condition that it was listed by the World Heritage Trust as a protected site and is therefore managed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority which protects the area from many human and environmental  [...]
    Posted at May 30th, 2009 at 04:05 pm
  • Rotorua – Land Of Geothermal Bliss And Lake Scapes
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    Rotorua – Land Of Geothermal Bliss And Lake Scapes
    For those who seek the pleasures of the old world where you were one with nature, revelling in the joyous charms of baiting fish, long winding strolls along vegetated trails, rowing or paddling your own boat or deriving thrills in plunging through an innate water hole, then Rotorua is the perfect family expedition for you. The city of Rotorua located on the North island of New Zealand. This place is located in an area that is the one of the final remnants of geo-thermally active sites worldwide. The warm therapeutic waters beacon one and all for a skinny dipping session. Set amidst beautiful landscapes of bubbling geothermal activity, hot water springs and mud pools is the quaint village of Whakarewarewa located in Rotorua, the core of the North Island. According to Maori history, this was the place where the fire goddess sprung  [...]
    Posted at May 25th, 2009 at 05:05 am
  • Cherish memories of Gold Coast in Australia
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    Cherish memories of Gold Coast in Australia
    While in Australia you cannot afford to miss the visit to Gold coast. It is situated in Queensland, on Surfers paradise beach which is one of the longest beaches in Australia stretching nearly 2 kms. Gold coast has a perfect blend of Australian culture with a tourist atmosphere. There is something for everybody that is readily available. You have access to a bar, restaurants, trendy shopping, luxurious resorts, day spas, beaches, etc. The Gold Coast also plays host to world famous theme parks such as Dream world and Sea world. These two theme parks offer an all day adventure that will leave you with life long memories of fun and adventure. You can find fun rides, animal sanctuaries and a chance to meet your favorite cartoon characters in the theme park. You can visit the Warner Brothers Movie World which is a magical place loved  [...]
    Posted at May 17th, 2009 at 01:05 pm
  • Enjoy Your Winter holidays In New Zealand
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    Enjoy Your Winter holidays In New Zealand
    Are you looking at a weekend getaway in New Zealand? Or do you wish to enjoy the winters in the southern Hemisphere. ? Do not worry winters in southern hemispheres are not always frosty. You can visit Queenstown, in New Zealand to enjoy the winter festival. Queenstown International airport which is situated 10 kms from the city centre serves as a hub for major international and domestic airlines.  If you prefer to drive you will find the route wonderfully scenic. On the shores of Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, Queenstown is the ideal location for an extravagant winter festival.  The American express Queenstown winter festival attracts around 60000 people for a 10 days fair which has a frenzy of concerts, balls, competition, races, fireworks, bands, comedy, debates, food and wine and whatever you can  [...]
    Posted at May 16th, 2009 at 04:05 pm
  • New Zealand Comprising Of Beautiful Wonders (worth seeing)
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    New Zealand Comprising Of Beautiful Wonders (worth seeing)
    White Island: It is an active volcano which is name by Captain Cook who always thought it to be covered with white clouds and therefore it got its name as ‘White Island’. It is located at the Bay of Plenty which is headed toward the north of the island. This island was also a location for sulfur mining which resulted in a great disaster because of a massive volcanic eruption. To visit this place helicopter and boat trips are available which leave daily from Whakatane. Milford Sound: It’s a fjord where number of boat tour operations takes place which are operated from Harbor. Many trips are made to this wonderful place which leaves from Queenstown as it is nearest to Milford. Milford is also famous for hiking and tracking and is most popular around the world. It has limitations for the hikers that are not  [...]
    Posted at May 4th, 2009 at 04:05 am
  • Gracious Australia
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    Gracious Australia
    Australia is a beautiful island with nature’s gifted wonders. If you ever plan to visit Australia not seeing its beautiful wonders will be a complete waste of the trip. Kakadu National Park: It is a place where you will find rarest of wildlife species. It’s a place worth seeing and you will enjoy your trip seeing the saltwater crocodiles and animals like kangaroos and wallabies. It also consists of some of the rock carvings carved by the aboriginals of this place. The rock carvings are worth seeing and are simply awesome. Some of the carvings are even 20,000 years old and they are remarkably stunning. Uluru/Kata Tjuta: Well you may get confuse what is it, well Uluru is most commonly known as Ayer’s Rock world wide. It is due the rich iron content which makes it appear as if it’s changing its color. It is brighter  [...]
    Posted at April 29th, 2009 at 07:04 am
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