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Archive for October, 2006

Tane Mahuta (New Zealand)

Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

‘The huge Tane Mahuta’
Known to the Maori as the ‘God of the Forest’, Tane Mahuta is New Zealand largest Kauri tree. It rises 59 feet before the first branch. Tane Mahuta is growing in the Waipoua National Forest.

Climbing Arthurs Seat Edinburgh

Monday, October 23rd, 2006

‘View of Firth of Forth Bridge from the top of Arthurs Seat’
Arthurs seat was given it’s name in the 15th, but it is in fact an extinct volcano, it offers one of the best view of Edinburgh. Arthurs seat and Salisbury crag are sited in Holyrood Park.

Whale Watching New Zealand

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

The Kaikoura Peninsula is an ideal place to go Whale Watching. New Zealand is situated right on the continental shelf bringing Sperm Whales and Orcas close in to shore. This makes Kaikoura a wildlife hotspot. These animals are protected by law, visitor numbers are closely monitored to prevent upset to the Whales.

‘Sperm whale going down’

‘Whale […]

Pictures of Milford Sound (New Zealand)

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006

Milford sound is one of the most famous fiords, and indeed is one of the most popular tourist spots in New Zealand. Access to Milford sound via road is a journey in itself, there are numerous places to stop and explore on the way in. One of the great ways to see the Sounds is […]

Pictures of the Tongariro Crossing

Saturday, October 14th, 2006

The tongariro crossing, famed as being the greatest one day hike in New Zealand.

‘Mount Ruapehu’