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	Poor Knights & Poor Squires Islands Geology and History
		These Islands are a 4 million year old rhyolite volcano, believed to be remains of large lava domes which rose on a deep fracture running from the Coromandel Peninsula to the east coast of Northland.
		Most of the islands are surrounded by sheer cliffs some plunging to a depth of 90 metres.
		Arriving at the islands at night, the raiders were piloted by the escaped slave Paha to the best landing and the wholesale massacre of the defenceless inhabitants commenced.
	www.sportfishing.co.nz /poorknights.htm (1074 words)

	The Poor Knights Islands Flora
		The main resident land birds on the main islands are bellbirds (korimako) and red- crowned parakeets (karaiki) Fantails (piwakawaka) are found in small numbers while kingfishers [kotare], pipits (pihoihoi) and harriers [kahu] are often seen.
		Tuatara are found on the larger islands, along with two species of gecko and five species of skink.
		Probably the most frightening of the inhabitants of the islands are the giant tree weta, growing up to 8cm and the giant cave weta.
	www.sportfishing.co.nz /fauna.htm (733 words)

	Middle Bass Island - The Canadian Islands North of the Bass Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Hen Island (and the Chickens), East Sister Island, North Harbor Island
		Little Chicken Island is marked by a buoy and is underwater at this time, but reappears from time to time.
		Chick Island is in the foreground, with Hen Island behind it.
	www.middlebass2.org /HenEtAl200307.shtml (413 words)

	Information about Hen and Chickens Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The water around this island is very deep along with the sides of the island being very steep.
		All these islands are wildlife sanctuaries and require permission to land on.
		The four islands in the group are from west to east named Mauitaha Island, Lady Alice Island, Wharupuke Island and Coppermine Island.
	www.charter.net.nz /Charter2000/infoHenChicken.htm (188 words)

	Hen and Chicken Islands weed eradication; Northland volunteering programme (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Hen and Chicken Islands weed eradication; Northland volunteering programme
		Volunteers are required for weed eradication on the Hen and Chicken (Marotere and Taranga)
		, at other island sites tents are provided by the department.
	www.doc.govt.nz /templates/page.aspx?id=38771 (308 words)

	Tailor made holidays to New Zealand
		This new 5 night itinerary between Auckland and Paihia, the Bay of Islands explores the north coast of New Zealand.
		The land of Aotearoa is slowly giving up its hidden treasures and the Bay of Islands and the far North-Eastern coast of the North Island is one of the most spectacular aquatic vistas anywhere on the planet.
		This afternoon we sail to the Hen and Chicken Islands to witness the dramatic scenery and nature on offer.
	www.travelmood.com /site/NewZealand/NorthIsland/CoralPrincess.asp (442 words)

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		In Southeast Alaska — a land of fjords and islands teeming with wildlife.
		The coast of Southeast Alaska and British Columbia is a maze of fjords, channels, rivers and glaciers gliding towards the sea.
		The barrier reef stretching 1600 kms and encircling the mainland island is the world's largest lagoon, and surely one of the most beautiful.
	www.freetravelbrochures.com.au /napp/show/Category.htm?id=20 (2269 words)

	TerraNature \| New Zealand Ecology - Saddleback
		At the turn of the 20th century, the South Island subspecies was also extinct on the mainland island, and limited to Big South Cape Island, Pukeweka Island, and Solomon Island which are near Stewart Island.
		It is now on eleven offshore islands and the population has grown to about 650 birds.
		The North Island race is slightly different with a distinct narrow pale margin on the front edge of the saddle.
	www.terranature.org /saddleback.htm (493 words)

	Lake Erie Islands
		Rattlesnake Island, consisting of 85 acres, is located 2 miles northwest of Put-in-Bay, past Gibraltar Island. Some claim the name was once covered with rattlesnakes, while others say the name is derived from the shape, with the two tiny islands off its western tip representing the rattles. Today Rattlesnake is a privately owned resort.
		Looking in a westerly direction, 15 miles distant, is West Sister Island. Currently a National Wildlife Refuge and a haven for many species of shore birds, it was near West Sister that the Battle of Lake Erie came to an end, and American control of Michigan, northern Ohio, and the Old Northwest was assured.
		Another Canadian neighbor is Pelee Island, just under 10 miles to the northeast. At 36 square miles Pelee is by far the largest island in the lake, dwarfing Put-in-Bay's 2 square miles. Pelee is primarily farming land, but is also a famous fishing resort, having been patronized by Presidents Cleveland, Harding and Taft.
	www.nps.gov /pevi/HTML/islands.html (356 words)

	Catamaran Sailing Charter Phuket Thailand
		Some Islands have Hongs (Thai for room) which is a spectacular area inside the Island covered in unusual vegetation and stalagmites.
		This was a Prison Island during the second World War and much pirating accured in the area at that time.
		The Islands are mainly made up with huge granite boulders creating interesting but much different scenery.
	www.catamaransailingthailand.com /sailing.html (883 words)

	New Zealand Dive Sites - Auckland
		The main island, Burgess has some shelter and a highlight is the canyon that runs deep into the western side.
		The Hen and Chickens Islands are more sheltered with kelp-covered boulders between 10 and 30 metres.
		The diving on both sides of the island is usually rocky reefs and kelp.
	www.divenewzealand.com /dive_sites.asp?sid=new_zealand_dive_sites&s3=auckland (1300 words)

	sea-birding in New Zealand
		The Bay of Islands is on the east coast of the North Island, a 3hr drive North of Auckland.
		A must for any birder in NZ is a visit to the predator free island of Tiritiri Matangi, 30 km North of the Auckland City center, where endangered endemics abound.
		Cook Strait is the stretch of water separating the North Island from the South Island (Mainland).
	www.surfbirds.com /mb/Features/nz/new-zealand-seabirds.html (1222 words)

	Birds sing different tunes throughout country - 21 Jan 2006 - NZ Herald: New Zealand and International Environment News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The saddlebacks of Whale Island off Whakatane sing a different song to the saddlebacks on the Hen and Chicken Islands off Whangarei.
		Saddleback were chosen because the early island populations all came from the same area.
		Dr Brunton said saddlebacks on the Hen and Chicken Islands - among the first islands where populations were set up - have a more varied call, while younger populations, like those on Whale Island, have less variety.
	www.nzherald.co.nz /category/story.cfm?c_id=39&ObjectID=10364740 (566 words)

	Atyllah the Hen - Chicken with Attitude
		No, instead they see themselves as lone islands or at most, archipelagoes - but never do they see themselves as a unified entity - and unified not just to each other and the rest of the beings on the planet but to the rest of us in the entire multiverse - warts and all.
		Chicken Man, bless him, has decided he's also had enough of his own species and is going to join me on Novapulse.
		I am left alone in the Hen House and it is strange, after all the months in the company of the Hens, to be on my own...
	www.atyllahthehen.blogspot.com (3975 words)

	New Zealand - CaptainWiki
		New Zealand is located in Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia.
		The two main islands, which are much larger than the rest and where most of the population lives, are the North Island and the South Island.
		Stewart Island/Rakiura is by far the biggest of the smaller islands, although Waiheke Island has the third-largest population.
	captainwiki.com /index.php?title=New_Zealand (336 words)

	New Zealand to Fiji
		Quite a few tourist fishing and diving boats operate from here, the Poor Knights islands and the Hen and Chicken islands, not too many miles offshore, are well known for their fishing and diving opportunities.
		We stayed a few days and then sailed the short distance to the nearby island of Beqa, to see the tropical island and beaches, and coral reefs with the multitudes of species of brilliantly colored tropical fish, and to visit a local Fijiian village.
		There are two resorts on the island, and the owner of Musket Cove holds the door open to yachts - which is not so commonly the case with resorts on tropical islands who cater to guests who fly in.
	www.dcn.davis.ca.us /~frobben/Newsletters/NZ_Fiji.html (2121 words)

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		The giant Queensland grouper of the Hen and Chicken Islands is dead and gone.
		At least some of its pride has been salvaged by the scientists at the National Museum in Wellington where its carcass was sent for scientific study, but nothing will bring back the magnificence of this huge and ancient animal.
		In January 2001 at the National Spearfishing Championships at the Hen and Chicken Islands off Northland, veteran spearfisherman Bob Rosemergy was highly privileged to find a huge Queensland grouper, an extremely unusual species in New Zealand waters.
	www.divenewzealand.com /articles.asp?sid=336 (1217 words)

	Northland: Volunteer programme by region: In your community: Getting involved
		Bay of Islands conservation volunteers assist DOC staff with a variety of conservation projects.
		Volunteers are requried for weed eradication on the Hen and Chicken (Marotere and Taranga) islands from Nov 06 - Apr 07.
		Hut wardens are frequently needed for Puketi Hut in Northland's Puketi Forest.
	www.doc.govt.nz /templates/summary.aspx?id=38765 (184 words)

	New Zealand Charter Guide - Whangarei
		There is deep water all around these rocky wildlife sanctuaries and their bird population produces an excellent dawn chorus for those lucky enough to make it out there for sunrise.
		Cape Brett is the gateway to the Bay of Islands - a wild, magical place at the end of a steep and rocky peninsula complete with a story book lighthouse.
		An ex NZ navy vessel, the Tui, is shortly to be sunk off the Whangarei coast to add a wreck dive to the region's attractions.
	www.charterguide.co.nz /B_area.htm (537 words)

	Diving in New Zealand
		The principal dive area is north of Auckland, especially the Bay of Islands and the Poor Knights Islands.
		Goat Island, The Cavalli Islands, Hen and Chicken Islands, Mokohinau Island, Mercury Islands, Alderman Islands, Mayor Island.
		The 81 sq miles bounded by Paihia, Piercy Rock (the one with the hole in it), and Nine Pin Rock is the pick of the area, with a wide variety of dive terrain suitable for all kinds of diving and all levels of skill.
	new-zealand-travel-guide.com /diving.htm (3198 words)

	Dive HQ Greenlane - Articles
		On the morning of Saturday, the 15th of February 1986 at midnight she departed Wellington to cross the treacherous Cook Straight for Picton at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound on the Northern coast of the South Island.
		Captain Don Jamison, a Marlborough Sounds harbour pilot was to remain aboard the vessel instead of leaving her at Long Island, so that he could be available to pilot the vessel into Milford Sound.
		They were all drift dives as a rip runs down the channel between the islands but this also meant that the fish life was absolutely overwhelming- at times the reef was almost blocked out from view there were so many schools of sergeant-majors, bicolour angel fish and damsels.
	www.divehqgreenlane.co.nz /articles.htm (9616 words)

	meryta_sinclairii (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Meryta is a genus of 25 small resinous trees gound in New Caledonia, New Gunea, Solomon Island, some Polynesian Islands, Queensland and New Zealand.
		The leaves are very thick and leathery with a glossy upper surface and prominent veining.
		Puke is one of New Zealand's most handsome native species and only grows naturally on the Three Kings Islands and also on the Hen and Chicken Islands to the east of Auckland.
	au.geocities.com /sydneytropical/meryta_sinclairii.htm (597 words)

	The Fishing Website - Fish New Zealand Snapper, Kingfish, Marlin, Trout - Reporter Details
		The Goat Island Marine Reserve was the first reserve established in New Zealand 30 years ago, it now boasts a huge variety of marine life and scientific research has recorded 90 species of fish.
		You may choose to explore the Goat Island Marine Reserve which is an ideal dive site for people of all ages who wish to snorkel or dive from the safe easy beach access or from our charter boat, suitable for novice and eco divers.
		Goat Island Dive is a PADI Gold Palm Resort offering a variety of scuba diving, snorkelling options in a safe and protected environment.
	www.fishing.net.nz /reporters/reporters.cfm?reporterid=489 (297 words)

	e-Travel Blackboard: Australia's Number One Industry Newsletter
		Auckland- Tiri Matangi Island -Kawau Island: Boarding at 10:00am we depart the City of Sails at 11:00am and enjoy the view of the city and the Hauraki Gulf as we cruise to Tiri Tiri, one of only 2 Scientific Reserves in New Zealand.
		Mokohinau, Hen and Chicken Islands: We begin the day with a visit to the remote nature reserve of the Mokohinau Islands.
		This afternoon we sail to the Hen and Chicken Islands to witness the dramatic scenery and nature on offer.
	www.etravelblackboard.com /index.asp?id=55494&nav=5 (604 words)

	Langs Beach holiday home accommodation - New Zealand
		The house is fully furnished, perfect for families and is only 90 minutes drive north of Auckland.
		The lounge/dining area opens out onto a deck with ocean views to the Hen & Chicken Islands.
		Views to Hen and Chicken islands and also Whangerei Heads.
	www.holidayhouses.co.nz /properties/4674.asp (221 words)

	Lake Erie Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Hot areas around the Lake Erie Islands this week have been the area between Ballast Island and Middle Island in 32 ft of water, off the SW corner of Kelley's island in 22-25ft of water, North of the light off of the break wall at Cedar Point in 25-35ft of water.
		On the Ontario side of the border, the west side of Pelee Island in 29-33ft of water has been excellent along with the deeper waters surrounding the Hen and Chicken Islands.
		Good catches have been coming in from the area NE of Kelley's island and also the area east of Middle Bass and Ballast islands.
	www.sundancesportfishing.net /7262006report.htm (413 words)

	TC Design
		We went outside the hen and Chicken Islands, hoping that the competition inshore would have less wind.
		Next morning we had a very gentle sail through the Broken Islands; the islands are so rugged and dramatic through there.
		We were sailing fast beside Exodus and Timberwolf as we navigated through 'The Noises' islands, and on towards Channel Island.
	www.tcdesign.co.nz /current.htm (1622 words)

	Touring New Zealand
		We arrived in Opua in the Bay of Islands on the North Island and checked into the country after an eight day passage from Tonga..
		Hen and Chicken Islands on the way to Auckland
		After spending the night anchored at Kawau Island (near Warkworth on the map), we sailed down to Auckland and Bayswater Marina.
	www.qsl.net /n5xx/newzealand.htm (859 words)

	North Island of New Zealand
		Ahipara, Harrisons Cape Runner Doubtless Bay, Bay of Islands, an area rich in history and marine life.
		Pacific Coast Highway, a scenic journey that follows the eastern seaboard of the North Island of New Zealand from Auckland, round the the Coromandel, the Bay Of Plenty and Eastland to Hawkes Bay.
		Just five kilometers from the mainland Kapiti Island has a unique and fascinating flora and fauna.
	www.enzed.com /nth.html (563 words)

	Northern Steam Ship Company - The Excursion
		The NGAPUHI was used for this venture, normally on the Whangarei run carrying passengers and cargo, but spruced up in preparation for the Summer Cruise.
		The cruise took in Great Barrier, the Hen and Chicken Islands, Whangarei, (including trips to Whangarei Falls and the Kamo Mineral Pools), the Bay of Islands, Whangaroa Harbour, Totara North, Mangonui, Doubtless Bay, Kawau Island, Waiwera and home again.
		In 1903, 10 steamers ran 15 trips from Auckland to Motutapu Island for the annual Manchester Unity of Independent Order of Oddfellows Picnic, carrying 12000 to 14000 people.
	www.nzmaritimeindex.org.nz /nssco/excursion.htm (500 words)

	Pycroft's Petrel (Pterodroma pycrofti) - BirdLife species factsheet
		Justification This species is Vulnerable because it has a very small range when breeding, being restricted to four tiny island groups, with the majority of the population on one island.
		Range & population Pterodroma pycrofti breeds under forest on 11 offshore islands along the east coast of New Zealand, in the Poor Knights Islands, the Hen and Chicken Islands, the Mercury Islands, and Ririwha (= Stephenson).
		The population at the Hen and Chickens is probably less than 500 pairs.
	www.birdlife.org /datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=3889&m=0 (654 words)

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