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  North Auckland Peninsula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The North Auckland Peninsula, frequently referred to simply as the Northland Peninsula, is located in the far north of the North Island of New Zealand.
The peninsula is easily confused with, though not the same as Northland Region, which occupies the top 80% of the peninsula.
The remaining section of the peninsula is administratively part of the Auckland Region.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_Auckland_Peninsula   (606 words)

  
 North Head Historic Reserve   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
North Head was one of a number of defence forts that were rapidly set up in the late 1800s to defend Auckland from a feared Russian attack.
North Head was formed in a series of volcanic eruptions over 50,000 years ago, and is one of the oldest volcanic cones in the Auckland volcanic field.
The 6 inch guns at North Head were moved to Whangaparaoa and were replaced in 1941 by two old 4 inch guns as part of the `examination battery' which controlled the entrance to the harbour.
www.doc.govt.nz /Conservation/Historic/020~By-Region/002~Auckland/North-Head-Historic-Reserve/index.asp   (1407 words)

  
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It is the largest of New Zealand's four urban areas, and is located on North Island at the base of North Auckland Peninsula, on a low neck of land between Hauraki Gulf on the northeast and Manukau Harbor on the southwest.
Auckland was founded in 1840 by Governor William Hobson and was New Zealand's capital until the government moved to Wellington in 1865.
Auckland population reaches 149,046 by 1989.Maori people are first thought to have settled in the Auckland region approximately 650 years ago.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~alyona/My_Beehives.htm   (2200 words)

  
 Auckland - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Auckland, city in northern New Zealand, situated on an isthmus joining northwestern North Island and the North Auckland Peninsula.
- administrative region of New Zealand, located in the northwest of the North Island and including the city of Auckland.
Founded in 1840, it is a commercial and industrial center and port.
ca.encarta.msn.com /Auckland.html   (74 words)

  
 Auckland travel guide - Wikitravel
Auckland [1] is the largest metropolitan area in New Zealand, with a population of over a million in the greater urban area.
It is composed of four separate cities, Manukau city in the south, Waitakere city in the west, North Shore city in the north and Auckland city itself, on and around the isthmus.
Auckland is often known as the "City of Sails" for the large number of yachts that grace the Waitemata Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf.
wikitravel.org /en/Auckland   (1561 words)

  
 Aupouri Peninsula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Aupouri Peninsula is a tombolo at the northern tip of the North Island of New Zealand.
It is a peninsula on a peninsula, being part of the massive North Auckland Peninsula which makes up nearly one twelfth of New Zealand's land area.
Close to the northern town of Kaitaia, the North Auckland Peninsula suddenly narrows from a width of 60 kilometres to a mere 10 kilometres, a width which it maintains approximately for the last 100 kilometres of its thrust to the north.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aupouri_Peninsula   (390 words)

  
 Study and Learn English Language Courses in New Zealand - Eurolingua Institute
The northern part of North Island is a narrow, indented, and sparsely populated peninsula.
The main North Island river is the Waikato, the longest river in New Zealand (434 km).
It is warmest in the subtropical "winterless north" of the North Auckland Peninsula and is increasingly colder to the south.
www.eurolingua.com /English_in_New_Zealand.htm   (412 words)

  
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Furthermore, North Korea is a stage for China to demonstrate to the world that it is a responsible great power, though it risks showing the opposite.
Economically, China is one of North Korea's largest trading partners and, since the collapse of the Soviet Union, has emerged as the largest provider of economic, food and fuel aid to Pyongyang.
It has so far opposed the idea of sanctions against North Korea, not only because it doubts their effectiveness but also more importantly because it is concerned about the survival of the North Korean regime and hence the stability of the Korean peninsula.
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 Auckland Region - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
On the mainland, the region extends from the mouth of the Kaipara Harbour in the north across the southern stretches of the North Auckland Peninsula, past the Waitakere Ranges and the isthmus of Auckland to the Hunua Ranges and low-lying land south of the Manukau Harbour.
It is bordered in the north by the Northland Region, and in the south by the Waikato Region.
The Auckland metropolitan area encircles the Waitemata Harbour and extends south from the Auckland Isthmus along the shores of the Manukau Harbour.
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Auckland_(region)   (966 words)

  
 Auckland New Zealand Virtual Tour - Sights
The Auckland Domain is a very large park near the centre of the city full of trees, gardens and playing fields.
Auckland Museum is located on a hill in the South East part of the Domain.
Auckland University, the largest university in New Zealand is located just across the road to the North West of the Domain.
www.auckland.nz.com /sights.aspx   (677 words)

  
 Northland Real Estate New Zealand (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
It occupies the upper 80% of the 285 kilometre-long North Auckland Peninsula, the southernmost part of which is in the Auckland Region.
Stretching from a narrowing of the peninsula close to the town of Wellsford, Northland extends north to the tip of the North Auckland Peninsula, covering an area of 13,940 km², a little over five per cent of the country's total area.
The northernmost point of the North Island is actually the Surville Cliffs, close to North Cape, although the northernmost point of the country is further north in the Kermadec chain of islands.
realestate.t5.co.nz.cob-web.org:8888 /northland.html   (518 words)

  
 Auckland Travel Guide | Fodor's Online
As you fly into Auckland, New Zealand's gateway city, you might wonder where the city is. Most people arriving for the first time, and even New Zealanders coming home, are impressed by the seascape and green forest that dominate the view on the approach to the airport.
North of the city, the Bay of Islands is both beautiful, for its lush forests, splendid beaches, and shimmering harbors, and historic, as the place where Westernized New Zealand came into being with the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.
Southeast of Auckland is the rugged and exhilarating Coromandel Peninsula, with mountains stretching the length of its middle and a Pacific coastline afloat with picturesque islands.
www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=auckland@16   (574 words)

  
 ONE WORLD BY NIGHT (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Among the points of interest in Auckland are the Auckland City Art Gallery, with a collection of paintings by European and New Zealand artists; the Auckland Institute and Museum, featuring exhibits on natural history and ethnology; the Melanesian Mission Museum; the Museum of Transport and Technology; and Parnell Rose Garden.
The Auckland Harbour Bridge is the longest of several bridges linking the central city with its fast-growing suburban areas.
Auckland was founded in 1840 as the capital of colonial New Zealand.
www.geocities.com.cob-web.org:8888 /SoHo/7482/history.html   (225 words)

  
 Newzemaplag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
North Island and South Island are both bisected by mountains in the south and by ranges of hills in the north.
The North Island, much less precipitous than the South, has a central region consisting of the Volcanic Plateau and its surrounding hill country, where sheep and dairy farming are important activities.
Economic growth on the North Island was impeded, however, because of the Maori war.
www.fuchsias-in-focus.co.uk /newzeamap.htm   (2055 words)

  
 Auckland Holidays: Cheap Holidays in Auckland, North Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Auckland was made the capital city of New Zealand, which it remained until 1865, when Wellington took over.
Boats to the islands leave the ferry terminal, a part of Aucklands regenerated waterfront that was upgraded and revitalized for the 2000 Americas Cup challenge and the inglorious 2003 failure to retain the Louis Vuitton trophy.
To the southeast is the sophisticated Parnell district, with the Auckland Museum and Auckland Domain Park, while northwest of the centre is Herne Bay and Ponsonby full of hip and happening bars and cafés.
www.lastminute.com /site/find/World/Australasia/New-Zealand/North-Island/Auckland/Auckland--holiday.html   (1165 words)

  
 Britain.tv Wikipedia - Orewa
Orewa, a town in the North Island of New Zealand lies on the Hibiscus Coast, 30 kilometres north of Auckland city, and close to the base of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula.
Orewa lies on the east coast of the North Auckland Peninsula, within the Rodney District and lies on State Highway 1.
The town achieved headlines on January 27, 2004 when Don Brash, the leader of the New Zealand parliamentary opposition National Party, gave the Orewa speech to the local Rotary Club branch.
www.britain.tv /wikipedia.php?title=Orewa   (147 words)

  
 Auckland, North Island New Zealand. Auckland, North Shore, Manuakau, Waitakere, Howick, Waiheke Island, Hauraki Gulf, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Close to the city are the suburban beaches of Takapuna and Mission Bay, and to the north popular Orewa.
Auckland is also a city alive with cultural activities.
The beautiful Auckland War Memorial Museum, overlooking the city from the Auckland domain, is another popular attraction.
www.fourcorners.co.nz /new-zealand/auckland   (371 words)

  
 Auckland Islands - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Auckland Islands, group of uninhabited islands, New Zealand, in the South Pacific Ocean, south of South Island.
Devonport (New Zealand), town in New Zealand on the northern part of North Island.
Devonport lies across from Auckland at the neck of Waitemata...
encarta.msn.com /Auckland_Islands.html   (127 words)

  
 The Hauraki Gulf, Laity Charters. New Zealand Boat Charter (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The gulf is largely protected from the Pacific by Great Barrier Island and Little Barrier Island to the north, and by the 80 kilometre long finger of land that is the Coromandel Peninsula to the east.
Three large channels join the gulf to the Pacific: The Colville Channel lies between the Coromandel Peninsula and Great Barrier, the Cradock Channel lies between the two islands, and the Jellicoe Channel lies between Little Barrier Island and the coast of the North Auckland Peninsula.
To the north of Auckland several peninsulas jut into the gulf, notably the Whangaparaoa Peninsula.
nzcharterboats.co.nz.cob-web.org:8888 /hauraki_gulf.html   (366 words)

  
 Auckland Accommodation Travel Auckland New Zealand
Auckland is the gateway to New Zealand for the majority of international tourist.
There is a broad range of accommodation in Auckland, as well as attractions and activities, places to eat, and entertainment for all ages.
On the fringes of downtown Auckland, visitors can gain an insight into the outdoor experiences and lifestyles which have seen Auckland voted amongst the top lifestyle destinations in the world.
www.destination.co.nz /auckland   (477 words)

  
 Peninsula Estate Wines Ltd New Zealand Wineries Auckland Wineries Auckland Other Wineries Welcome
To the east are the sands of Oneroa Bay, to the North Rakino Island and the Americas Cup course, and to the west, Auckland city lies hazy in the distance, some 35km away.
Peninsula Estate intend to remain focused on making estate grown and bottled wines, to ensure 100% control over the quality and style of our wines.
Peninsula Estate Wines Ltd is supporting wineries and are happy to talk about the wines we have on the menu.
www.reservecuisine.co.nz /Wineries/Auckland/Auckland_Other/Peninsula_Estate_Wines_Ltd_rmp=0_IDM=727_IDP=1_idh=10001_Welcome_.html   (517 words)

  
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Fine view of southernmost North Island, where the crust of the island is being stretched.
North, or toward the edge of the ice pack, is Zavodovski Island (peak elevation 1805 ft) and southward is Candlemas Island (peak elevation 1800 ft).
The main island in the middle of the reef chain is Songo Songo Island. STS086-711-075Ninety Mile Beach, western coast of Aupori Peninsula, the northernmost extension of North Auckland Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand.
eol.jsc.nasa.gov /debrief/STS086/S086.doc   (1934 words)

  
 New Zealand Travel - New Zealand Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Dargaville is a town in the North Island of New Zealand 45 kilometres southwest of Whangarei.
Stretching from a narrowing of the peninsula close to the town of Wellsford, Northland extends north to the tip of the North Auckland Peninsula, covering an area of 13,940 square kilometers, a little over five per cent of the country's total area.
The northernmost points of the North Island mainland at the top of Northland are Cape Maria van Diemen, Spirits Bay, Cape Reinga, and North Cape with the northernmost point being the Surville Cliffs.
www.newzealandtravel.org /index.html?page=nztravel/locations&Code=ninl   (1279 words)

  
 Auckland Accommodation - Accommodation Auckland, North Island, New Zealand (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Auckland’s blend of islands, Polynesian culture, glistening harbours and modern city environment creates an unbelievable lifestyle ranked amongst the best in the world.
Auckland is a unique city having two harbours and white sand beaches within a 30 minute drive from wherever you are in Auckland.
Auckland is known as the City of Sails
www.aucklandaccommodation.net.cob-web.org:8888   (718 words)

  
 Kauri Coast History - NW River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
This river has its source at the junction of the Wairua and Mangakahia Rivers in the central part of the North Auckland Peninsula.
Its major tributaries from the north are the Kirikopuni, Tangowahine, Awakino, and the Kaihu and, from the south, the Manganui.
Communication with Auckland was, in the early days, by river to the Kaipara then by sea to Kaukapakapa, overland to Riverhead, and by sea down the Waitemata.
www.kauricoast.co.nz /Feature.cfm?WPID=218   (743 words)

  
 magazineNZ.com - New Zealand Travel, Tourism and Information (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The two islands are usually referred to as the North and the South Island.
The chance to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge on foot rarely comes around, so make the most of the opportunity and join in the adidas Auckland Marathon.
The Auckland Bridge Climb is $65 for adults, $45 for children and $150 for a family of two adults and two children.
www.magazinenz.com.cob-web.org:8888 /nz/destination/show.aspx?country=nz&unit=northisland&doc=9   (462 words)

  
 GEOLOGY – NEW ZEALAND'S GEOLOGICAL HISTORY - Volcanic Activity - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
As the map shows, considerably larger areas of young volcanic rocks are preserved in the North Island: the largest expanse is the central volcanic region between Ruapehu and the coast of the Bay of Plenty, where lie all New Zealand's active volcanoes and all the geysers and boiling springs.
Activity began earlier in the volcanic regions to the north — in the Coromandel Peninsula, in North Auckland Peninsula, and in the islands to the east of it.
The Coromandel Peninsula, Kaimai Range, and Great Barrier Island were the scene of eruptions of thick accumulations of andesite lava and agglomerate during the Miocene.
www.teara.govt.nz /1966/G/GeologyNewZealandsGeologicalHistory/VolcanicActivity/en   (771 words)

  
 Bayview Manly Bed and Breakfast - Tariff and Map   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
I had to attend a tourism meeting in Auckland late last year and thought that I really should check out the park and ride, now I have not been on a bus for years but I have to say I was impressed to say the least.
Once in Auckland there is a free bus for the inner city where you can check out the Sky Tower, for panoramic views of Auckland, even jump off it if you are a thrill seeker.
Aucklands skyline and the islands of the gulf.
www.bayview-manly.co.nz /links.html   (1871 words)

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