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	New Zealand Photography
		This website contains images from New Zealand, as well as travel information for people planning on visiting this beautiful country.
		Most of New Zealand's population is concentrated in the North Island, which makes the South Island perfect for those in search of solitude.
		The photographer Ramnish Gupta is based in Wellington, New Zealand and focusses a lot on aerial photography as most of the image galleries will suggest.
	www.newzealandphotography.co.nz (421 words)

	Avon River, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Avon River is a river located in Christchurch, New Zealand.
		It is known by the Māori as Otakaro or Putare Kamutu.
		It was named Avon by John Deans in 1848 after the River Avon, Falkirk, Scotland.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Avon_River,_New_Zealand (99 words)

	New Zealand 2004
		Christchurch, New Zealand's English "garden city", and Picton in the picturesque Marlborough Sounds, are the two main entry points to the South Island.
		New Zealand has been described as "the seabird capital of the world" because of the number of species that either visit or breed along its coasts.
		New Zealand’s southernmost city, and the commercial hub of Southland, Invercargill is a well-planned city with wide, tree-lined streets and many parks and reserves.
	www.rozylowicz.com /retirement/new-zealand2004/newzealand-south.html (2170 words)

	River Avon
		River Avon, Devon, Bigbury on Sea[?] near Salcombe[?]
		The name "Avon" comes from the Welsh word afon meaning "river".
		(It appears that later arrivals to Britain would ask the indigenous people what the local river was called, and were told, in the local language, that it was a river).
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/av/Avon_River.html (87 words)

	New Zealand Hotels (Site not responding. Last check: )
		New Zealand is to travellers what broadband is to internet users: a gift from the gods, seemingly designed with you in mind.
		Picturesque cities and towns are tastefully arranged among — and in harmony with — rugged mountains, unspoiled coastline, placid lakes, and churning rivers.
		Nearly a third of New Zealand’s population collects their mail here, making it the largest metropolis under the land Down Under.
	www.smartstays.com /new-zealand (528 words)

	HorizonsUnlimited - Grant and Susan Johnson - Motorcycle Travels in New Zealand
		The Clutha river is Scottish in that "Clutha" is the ancient name for the river Clyde, and is the county's largest in volume if not in length.
		Dunedin was the furthest south town we visited in New Zealand, and we turned north again for Christchurch.
		New Zealand was fabulous for touring by motorcycle - incredibly scenic, lots of twisty roads, safe and excellent infrastructure.
	www.horizonsunlimited.com /johnson/NewZealand.shtml (1356 words)

	Reviews and comments about SRO's New Zealand trips
		Friends who have traveled in New Zealand were surprised that we covered so much territory and had so many diverse activities in three weeks.
		Steve began exploring the country during his off-season, at the invitation of one of his river guides who was from New Zealand.
		Because the heart of New Zealand is rural, our focus was on villages tucked in the bush (forest) or wop-wop (Wilderness), the sorts of places Mother Nature lets her hair down, and the action is likely to revolve around a sheep-shearing contest.
	www.salmonriveroutfitters.com /reviews/new_zealand.html (1992 words)

	NationMaster - Statistics on New Zealand. 3372 facts and figures, stats and information on New Zealand economy, crime, ...
		The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights.
		The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907 and supported the UK militarily in both World Wars.
		New Zealand's full participation in a number of defense alliances lapsed by the 1980s.
	www.nationmaster.com /country/nz-new-zealand (229 words)

	A City River
		One of the main reasons I like where I live is the close proximity to the river.
		This river is the "quietner" to my soul, and it's the doorway to my appreciation of life.
		The Avon River is by New Zealand standards not really a river.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/life_nz/95033 (525 words)

	New Zealand: Cycling the Southern Alps
		New Zealand was among the last places on earth to be settled by humans, and today it retains a pristine beauty hard to find anywhere else.
		The Avon River, bordered by weeping willows, winds its way through the center of town.
		In the heart of the Southern Alps, Arthur’s Pass was the first national park on the South Island of New Zealand.
	www.womantours.com /wt.newzealand.html (804 words)

	Christchurch, New Zealand
		The city's architecture and atmosphere lead many visitors to declare that it is the most British of New Zealand's towns.
		Only the winding course of the Avon River and the diagonal line of the High Street and Victoria Street disturb the regularity of its plan.
		At the south end of Durham Street, where it reaches the Avon, are the Provincial Government Buildings.
	www.planetware.com /new-zealand/christchurch-nz-cb-cc.htm (350 words)

	New Zealand Small Group Tour - October 2005
		An Introduction to New Zealand : Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown and Christchurch.
		Mt Cook is New Zealand's tallest mountain (12,316 ft) and you'll have views to its summit and the other peaks in the Southern Alps from the Mt Cook village.
		You are responsible for arranging your travel between the US and New Zealand, and for the flight between Rotorua and Queenstown in New Zealand.
	www.thetravelinsider.info /travel/newzealandoct05.htm (4636 words)

	Australia New Zealand private guided tour - Australia Travel Master
		Scars on the Heart, the story of New Zealanders at war, has powerful and realistic recreations of life on the front line, from the New Zealand wars through to Gallipoli, and present peace keeping activities.
		The Town Hall on the banks of the river, is a striking example of the city's progressive approach to new architectural ideas, and is a nice contrast to the many earlier colonial buildings.
		At the Orari River the road turns westward to Geraldine and over undulating sheep country to Fairlie and Burkes Pass, gateway to the high plains of the MacKenzie Country.
	www.australiatravelmaster.com /an-chauf.htm (4194 words)

	New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A prospector, William Fox, followed the Kawarau River and stopped at Queenstown Station for provisions, planning to prospect the Arrow River for alluvial gold.
		Although it's nigh on impossible for the average Joe to establish full-time residency in New Zealand...the country is nonetheless in need of people with certain skills.
		New Zealand's newest golf course, Cape Kidnappers, is now open for business.
	www.internationalliving.com /new_zealand (151 words)

	New Zealand Hotel - Holiday Inn On Avon Christchurch New Zealand
		A relaxing drink may be enjoyed in the comfortable surroundings of Chatz Bar overlooking the River Avon.
		Christchurch City, New Zealand's southern gateway, is bordered to the west by the vast Canterbury Plains and the spectacular Southern Alps, and to the east by a seemingly never-ending beach.
		Holiday Inn Christchurch is nestled alongside the River Avon on the very edge of the busy central business district, and just a gentle ten-minute stroll from the city centre.
	southtravels.com /pacific/newzealand/holidayinnchristchurch/index.html (471 words)

	New Zealand Vacations, New Zealand Travel, New Zealand Tours
		New Zealand offers an outstanding choice of accommodation—from luxury lodges of international acclaim to city hotels and boutique BandBs.
		Farming is the lifeblood of New Zealand’s economy.
		New Zealand is a land of extremes and nowhere is this more obvious than in the middle of the South Island.
	www.qantasvacations.com /travel-to-new-zealand.htm (919 words)

	EO Newsroom: New Images - Christchurch, New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Christchurch City (population 320,000) sits at the base of the long arc of Pegasus Bay, bounded to the north by the Waimakariri River and to the south by the old crater complex of the Port Hills and Banks Peninsula.
		The heavily braided rivers of the South Island of New Zealand bring greywacke rock from the Southern Alps to the west, forming the huge alluvial pan (750,000 ha) of the Canterbury Plains.
		The estuary for the small Avon and Heathcote rivers, just to the north of Lyttelton Harbour, is home to godwits, curlews and other visitors from Siberia and Alaska, as Asian and American birds reach the southernmost point of their annual migrations here.
	earthobservatory.nasa.gov /Newsroom/NewImages/images.php3?img_id=10923 (411 words)

	Brockport New Zealand Program
		The University is located in Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand's South Island.
		Named after the college and cathedral at Christ Church, Oxford, (population 300,000+), it is on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island, at the edge of Canterbury Plains, close by the Lyttleton Harbor, and within an hour and a half of the Southern Alps and the tourist centers of Mt. Cook and Queenstown.
		Live with New Zealand students in modern, single bedroom, halls of residence (including full board), or in University-owned accommodations, self-catered, single rooms with communal lounges and kitchens, mainly for international students (housing is guaranteed),
	www.brockportabroad.com /thirdlvl/newz_3rd.html (327 words)

	Tours New Zealand. (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Marlborough region is famed for its orchards and vineyards.
		The best way to appreciate these mighty rivers of ice tumbling down a valley towards the sea is by helicopter.
		Christchurch is the most English of New Zealand's cities, the 'garden city.' Leisurely wander through botanical gardens, punt down the Avon, and delight in Devonshire tea (scones, butter, jam, cream and tea).
	www.earthtours.com /html/new_zealand2.html (680 words)

	New Zealand \| Auckland & Christchurch Tours \| iExplore.com
		Experience the "must-sees" of New Zealand and Australia on a flexible itinerary that includes a vast array of optional activities...
		During New Zealand's austral summer, discover the breathtaking bays and fiords, abundant and unusual wildlife...
		With its glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, dramatic fjords, cascading waterfalls, and sky blue lakes, New Zealand is paradise...
	www.iexplore.com /dmap/New+Zealand/Travel+and+Trips (227 words)

	New Zealand, Tahiti & Moorea Tours - Travel by Friendly Planet, Discount Vacation Travel Packages
		Some of the most glorious landscapes in the world are found in New Zealand, and our 12 day adventure is paced just right so that you can enjoy the beauty and excitement of this spectacular country.
		Nicknamed "The City of Sails" and the recent host to the America's Cup yacht race, Auckland is New Zealand's largest city.
		Stroll through Cathedral Square and nearby Avon River lined with gracious stone gothic buildings and relax in one of the many cafes.
	www.friendlyplanet.com /tahiti-new-zealand.asp (1798 words)

	Avon River Centra Hotel, Hotel in Christchurch (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Situated on the banks of the Avon River on the very edge of the Central Business District.
		Nestled alongside the banks of the River Avon in an extremely picturesque, tranquil setting.
		A ten minute stroll along the River Avon to the City Centre and major attractions - Museum, Arts Centre and Botanical Gardens.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /New_zealand/hotels/chc_avon_river_centra.html (211 words)

	Christchurch New Zealand
		Old and new varieties are grown and displayed in such a way that visitors can see examples of those most suitable for their own requirements.
		Visit Akaroa: Akaroa is situated on the Banks Peninsula of the South Island of New Zealand.
		First settled by the French in the 19th century before New Zealand was officially claimed by the British.
	www.luxuryadventures.co.nz /new_zealand/christchurch.htm (799 words)

	Christchurch, South Island New Zealand. Canterbury, Christchurch, Cathedral Square, Arts Centre, Christchurch ...
		Accommodation options in around the inner city are various - from backpacker hostels to the finest luxury hotels.
		New Zealand’s best craft galleria, it offers the opportunity to watch craftspeople at work.
		For a day at the beach head east of the city to Sumner or New Brighton.
	www.4corners.co.nz /new-zealand/christchurch (369 words)

	Australia New Zealand Pacific Specialists, Scottsdale, Arizona
		The Buller, the northern coast named after a river which flows through the area, offers extreme white water rafting on the Karamea River's grade 5 rapids.
		The Gothic stone buildings, majestic cathedrals and churches, and the willow-lined Avon River which winds through the center of the city add to the English charm of this lovely city.
		The extreme remoteness of Fiordland provides both a safe haven for some of New Zealand's rarest native birds and a perfect destination for hiking enthusiasts.
	www.australianewzealand.com /mainweb/southisland.html (728 words)

	Holiday Inn on Avon Christchurch, contemporary hotel, River bank accommodation, New Zealand
		Situated alongside the banks of the River Avon in an extremely picturesque and tranquil garden setting.
		Holiday Inn on Avon (formerly Holiday Inn Christchurch) offers 133 extremely spacious, centrally heated, contemporary style rooms that are both practical and stylish - ranging from approximately 30 to 34 square metres in size - offering all the latest facilities, amenities and much more.
		Experience first hand the air of tranquil and peace reflected by the light and airy lobby, and the beautiful garden setting and the warm, friendly and professional staff.
	www.nzvisitorsbureau.com /accommodation/christchurch/holiday_inn_avon/hotel.html (330 words)

	Travelwise :: Listing :: Anselm House
		Anselm House is a landmark building beside the Avon River.
		Delicious continental or cooked breakfasts are served in the formal dining room, in the family room or outside on the terrace by the Avon River.
		New Zealand wine and cheese are shared in the late afternoon.
	www.travelwise.co.nz /listings/Anselm_House.html (179 words)

	R.Crusoe & Son - Private Air: Classic New Zealand Aircruise. 12 Days.
		he Kiwis (what New Zealanders call themselves) are a happy lot, and no wonder.
		Though the Maori settled what is now called Nelson, the town is known best as the center of New Zealand's burgeoning wine country.
		At the foot of the Remarkable Mountains and beside Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown became a boomtown with the onset of the gold rush in 1862.
	www.rcrusoe.com /pj_new_zealand (597 words)

	Highlights of New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Experience the "must-sees" of New Zealand on a flexible itinerary that includes a vast array of optional activities.
		Our destination is Rotorua, New Zealand’s Maori heartland, where the earth’s crust is so thin its molten heart bubbles and steams at the surface.
		After a morning tour of the town described as “more English than England,” drift through its heart in a punt, along the tree-lined River Avon before returning to the USA or Canada fly home today from Christchurch.
	www.escortedaustraliatours.com /luxurytours/highlightsofnewzealand.htm (489 words)

	Christchurch New Zealand - Visitor and Travel Information Guides: Canterbury North Island NZ
		Experience the soothing tranquillity of the Avon River meandering through the city’s heart, and the rich tapestry of cultural pursuits embracing the arts, music and theatre.
		If your taste is for relaxing in a beautiful environment then the tranquil Avon river, tree-lined avenues and leafy glades of Hagley Park are bound to appeal.
		The breathtaking mountain vistas of the Southern Alps, spectacular lakes, rivers and bush clad valleys, giant glaciers descending almost to sea level, precipitous fiords and World Heritage scenic wonders await.
	www.newzealandnz.co.nz /christchurch (767 words)

	PUNTING ON AVON RIVER- Christchurch, New Zealand - VirtualTourist.com
		The Avon River which runs through Christchurch's Botanical Gardens is absolutely stunning, and when we saw people boating on it, we couldn't resist giving it a go.
		Punting on Avon River is one of the major attraction in Christchurch.
		I did snap this picture of a passing punt (is that the word for the water craft involved?) when I was dashing around the botanical gardens between seminars and workshops while I was at a conference in Christchurch.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/South_Island/Canterbury/Christchurch-1883860/Things_To_Do-Christchurch-PUNTING_ON_AVON_RIVER-BR-1.html (853 words)

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