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  Southland New Zealand Invercargill Stewart Island Southland Tourism Information
Southland lends itself to a host of farm experience opportunities, from farm stays to farm tours, there is ample to choose from.
Southland is both the most southerly and most westerly area of New Zealand which spans latitudes 34 to 47 degrees south and so lies within the Southern Hemisphere temperature zone.
Riverton (Jacob's River) - is one of the earliest European settlements in New Zealand.
www.atoz-nz.com /southland.asp   (1651 words)

  
 Southland, South Island New Zealand. Southland, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Rakiura National Park, Bluff, Southern ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
New Zealand’s southernmost province, Southland spans the breadth of the South Island.
Sparsely populated, the Southland region is a haven for wildlife.
Stewart Island is New Zealand’s third island and teems with birds, forest walks and wildlife.
www.fourcorners.co.nz /new-zealand/southland   (589 words)

  
 New Zealand Fly Fishing, New Zealand Trout Fishing : South Island
The lodge is in the Southland region of New Zealand, one hour's drive south of Queenstown Airport and one hour's drive from Invercargill airport.
Southland is a sparsely populated region with extreme natural contrasts, ranging from the mountainous and lush areas of Fiordland to the plains of Southland at the southern tip of the South Island.
The Southland region is recognized world-wide as one of New Zealand's premier brown trout fisheries.
www.fishinginnewzealand.com /new_zealand_fly_fishing.htm   (868 words)

  
 Southland Region
Southland is a sparsely populated region with extreme natural contrasts.
Fiordland National Park is the most scenic area in Southland and arguably New Zealand.
Southland is also the departure point to Stewart Island which is New Zealand's third largest island.
www.virtualoceania.net /newzealand/regions/southland.shtml   (242 words)

  
 Oil Gas and Minerals, Southland New Zealand
The intention is to build recognition of the broad range of technical expertise and collaborative potential within the region.
This platform allows Southland businesses to work collectively while also providing potential exploration companies or investors with direct access to relevant sectors and capabilities by means of a single port of call.
Southland’s regional transport network, port infrastructure and business is ideally suited to the provisioning and servicing of exploration activities.
www.southlandnz.com /oilgasminerals/About   (124 words)

  
 Christian Church Southland
Southland Christian Centre is a church empowered by the Spirit of God to be relevant and have influence in our community, our country and to reach out to the...
Southland Christian Church is hosting a Contagious Evangelism Conference on Friday and Oct. 11 in the church’ s worship center on Harrodsburg Road...
Believe it or not, this very ethical principle was not new to Jesus; it existed well before his time, but as a negative: don't do to anyone else what you wouldn't want them to do to you.
www.jesuspets.com /jesus/christian-church-southland.htm   (6437 words)

  
 southlandnz.com - The Official Southland Homepage -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
This region’s celebrated for its “off the beaten track” activities and attractions, yet Southland is easily accessible and offers quality amenities and services, including world-class fare and an inviting range of accommodation.
Southland’s spectacular scenery, unique wildlife and rich heritage draws trampers, sightseers, adventurers, naturalists and culture buffs alike … or those simply looking for an idyllic, peaceful retreat a world away from the rigours of everyday life.
One of the highlights of Southland is Fiordland for more information visit the website.
visit.southlandnz.com   (230 words)

  
 Southland Shopping :: New Zealand Southland Shopping
The Waitaki region is known for its lakes and hydroelectric dams, rolling farmland, exquisite Oamaru stone, the rare yellow-eyed and blue penguins, and fishing.
Southland’s largest urban centre is Invercargill, a city memorable for its elegant buildings, gardens and landscaped parks.
In the far south of New Zealand, the rich farming country of Southland contrasts with the natural wonders of Fiordland, where there are deep rainforests and high alpine lakes, thick bush and rare, elusive birds.
www.aatravel.co.nz /what-to-see-newzealand/region-list.php?typeName=Shopping&location=Southland-Region   (374 words)

  
 Southland Region Map: Aparima — Wyndham | New Zealand Google Satellite Maps
Browse the list of administrative regions below and follow the navigation through secondary administrative regions to find populated place you are interested in.
Regions are sorted in alphabetical order from level 1 to level 2 and eventually up to level 3 regions.
If you would like to recommend this Southland map page to a friend, or if you just want to send yourself a reminder, here is the easy way to do it.
www.maplandia.com /new-zealand/southland   (625 words)

  
 Southland New Zealand Travel & Tourism Information
Southland is New Zealand's southernmost region and includes New Zealand's third island, Stewart Island.
The lush, green pastoral lands of Southland are a strong contrast to the dryness of Central Otago further north.
Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the township of Bluff is famous for its oysters.
www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/about-new-zealand/regions/southland.html   (1203 words)

  
 New Zealand Tourism Online : New Zealand Travel, Accommodation, Tours, Attractions, Vacation and NZ Holiday Sites
New Zealand Tourism Online offers over 12,000 NZ accommodation, attraction, tour and transport listings plus extensive travel, vacation, holiday and visitor information.
New Zealand is one of the top holiday destinations in the world with its clean green natural image, scenery, Lord of the Rings film setting, adventure, culture and value for money.
New Zealand is a beautiful country and these DVD's will give you a great overview of the tourist attractions within New Zealand, Maori culture, and much much more.
www.tourism.net.nz   (579 words)

  
 New Zealand Travel Guide : Southland Region, Southland Stewart Island New Zealand
Southland is New Zealand's southern-most region, and includes New Zealand's third island, Stewart Island.
General Southland's lush, green pastoral lands are among the richest in the country, a strong contrast to dry Central Otago further north.
The region's largest urban centre is Invercargill, a city of 49,000, with many elegant Victorian and Edwardian buildings, gardens and landscaped parks.
www.tourism.org.nz /regions/southland.html   (271 words)

  
 southlandnz.com - The Official Southland Homepage -
Southland is the most southern and western region of New Zealand and boasts some of the most distinctive landscapes in the country, ranging from high alpine mountains and glaciers to intensively farmed lush grasslands on rolling plains.
It is one of the fastest growing tourist regions in New Zealand due to its unspoilt nature and wide recognition of it being a place to restore the soul.
Southland's people reflect their heritage through their energy, expertise and warmth of heart.
www.southlandnz.com   (115 words)

  
 New Zealaland Fishing Information and Resources
New Zealand Fishing: guided fly fishing on Lake Taupo, Tongariro River and North Island wilderness streams with professional fishing guide Shamus Petrie...
The West Coast of New Zealand's South Island is recognized the world over for its top fishing offering an abundant choice of fishing waters, clear air, majestic scenery and huge trout.
Fish and Game New Zealand fights for the rights of hunters and fishermen and fisherwomen and we are very active politically....
www.identicards.com /links/newzealand.html   (1756 words)

  
 Fly Fishing Guide New Zealand Fishing Southern Lakes Trout Fishing Southland Flyfishing New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
New Zealand is fortunate that all of its natural lakes and most of its rivers and streams have public access along their margins.
They travel to our region to test their skill in some of the best brown trout fisheries in the world and to fish for rainbow trout in the spectacular mountain streams.
Fishing icences are required to fish for trout and salmon in New Zealand.
www.atoz-nz.com /fishing.asp   (2640 words)

  
 NZ Society of Genealogists - Southland Branch
A comprehensive list of Southland resources is contained in the Regional Research Repositories in New Zealand Series (Series Editor: Heather Bray) published by the NZSG in 2005.
Many of Southland's official records are held at National Archives in Dunedin, and may be worth an enquiry.
Archival repository for the former Riverton, Southland, Stewart Island and Wallace Counties and Winton Council.
www.geocities.com /nzsg_southland   (1543 words)

  
 SOUTHLAND REGION - Farming Trends - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
SOUTHLAND REGION - Farming Trends - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
Since 1921–22 the ratio of cows in milk per hundred sheep shorn for Southland county has fallen from 6.03 to 0.54; the cows in milk numbers have fallen by 58.83 per cent and the regional figure has fallen by 57.06 per cent.
A much higher rate of increase is projected for the partially developed areas (326 per cent), where the number of sheep is likely to increase from 377,900 in 1960 to 1,612,800 by 1980, when, in addition, the at present undeveloped areas should be carrying 932,000 sheep.
www.teara.govt.nz /1966/S/SouthlandRegion/FarmingTrends/en   (456 words)

  
 Southland Museum and Art Gallery, New Zealand - about us
The Southland Museum and Art Gallery is the major cultural organization for the Southland region and serves a population of over 100,000 people.
The Museum and Art Gallery is a charitable trust administered by a trust board made up of representation from contributing local authorities, educational institutions, the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, the Department of Conservation, tangata whenua, and associated organizations or bodies and individuals.
It is the major museum for the region and holds collections of international, national and regional importance, as well as an active programme of special exhibitions from outside the region.
www.southlandmuseum.com /about_us.htm   (193 words)

  
 New Zealand Photos, Nature and Scenic Stock Library Photos, Images and Pictures by Rob Suisted
New Zealand photos, picture, image, stock photo of Heavy truck and trailer driving through flooding surface water on road during heavy rain, gale and storm conditions, Location: Petone, Hutt City District, Wellington Region, New Zealand photo.
New Zealand photos, picture, image, stock photo of High intensity light bulbs used on commercial jigging vessels to attract squid at night to jigs.
New Zealand photos, picture, image, stock photo of Little blue penguin in forest on way home to its nest from a trip to sea to feed (Eudyptula minor), Location: Long Island, Picton, Marlborough District, Marlborough Region, New Zealand photo.
www.naturespic.com /NewZealand/linkpage.html   (13492 words)

  
 southlandnz.com - The Official Southland Homepage -
The Southland Region Quarterly Review is produced by Statistics New Zealand and assembles the latest available information on the region and territorial local authorities.
In some cases, for a variety of reasons, data may not relate directly to the Southland regional or territorial authority.
While these statistics are indicators of regional trends, they do not relate specifically to a single regional council or territorial authority.
www.southland.org.nz /Venture/communications/SouthlRegionQuarterlyReview   (100 words)

  
 Southland - New Zealand
Explore Southland’s key attractions such as New Zealand’s new National Park, the Catlins, and the Southern Scenic Route, New Zealand’s most diverse touring route.
Invercargill is Southland’s capital and has a wide range of facilities and activities.
In the tallest pyramid in the southern hemisphere Southland's regional museum and art gallery features natural and human history exhibitions, collection and travelling art exhibitions, displays of live Tuatara from the captive breeding programme and the 'Roaring 40's sub Antarctic gallery to keep you entertained.
www.nzyourway.com /region.asp?region=southland&lang=english   (1063 words)

  
 Casino News & Articles - October 27, 2006
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The news agency said that the communist-run Southeast Asian country prohibits all forms of gambling, but illegal betting on soccer matches in England, Italy, Spain and other countries is very popular, with an estimated $1 billion transmitted illegally every year for soccer betting.
Multiple tables are expected to be installed in the six new locations by the end of the year.
casinocashjourney.com /casino_news_oct_27_06.htm   (10443 words)

  
 Southland Region Golf Courses - NZ Golf Regions - New Zealand Golf Course/Club Golf NZ: Golf Tours
The rich dairy pastures of New Zealand's southernmost region, contrast dramatically with the golden tussock of Central Otago.
The rugged, storm-lashed coastline is home to an array of rare marine wildlife and the deep interior of Fiordland has unforgettable scenes of glacier-carved wilderness.
The 26 golf courses in this region are listed below together with a brief description of some of the notable ones.
www.newzealandnz.co.nz /golf-course-regions/southland.html   (288 words)

  
 New Zealand Homestay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Southland has rugged, natural, unspoilt, green contrasting landscape.
This is a region where you can see the following mammals and birds in their natural habitat.
The endangered Yellow Eyed Penguin, the Blue Penguin, the Hooker Sea Lion the New Zealand Fur Seal and Dolphins.
www.nzhomestay.co.nz /showRegion.cfm?Region=Southland   (79 words)

  
 SOUTHLAND REGION - Climate - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
SOUTHLAND REGION - Climate - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
Amongst the principal meteorological stations Invercargill holds a few records – the lowest mean annual temperature, 49.1° F, the lowest annual average of bright sunshine hours, 1,661, and the highest average of rain days, 199.
In the Southland Plain the principal areas of fat-lamb production are the Morton Mains, Woodlands, the Dipton, and the Drummond districts.
www.teara.govt.nz /1966/S/SouthlandRegion/Climate/en   (343 words)

  
 Abortion Services in New Zealand: Southland region
The Southland DHB has contracts with both the Otago and Canterbury District Health Boards (Lyndhurst hospital) to provide termination of pregnancy services for women from the Southland District Health Board area.
There are no certifying consultants in the Southland area except for Queenstown.
Women referred for termination will be seen by the certifying consultants in the Hospital/Clinic in which the procedure is provided.
www.abortion.gen.nz /regional/southland.html   (312 words)

  
 Southland New Zealand tourist information - find hotels and excursions in Southland New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Effectively covering the area from Dunedin to Fiordland, Southland is one of the lesser explored regions of the country and incorporates the wildlife and coastline of the Catlins, the southernmost city of Invercargill and New Zealand’s newest hiking trail, the Tuatapere Humpridge Track.
The city has many historic buildings and main attraction is the Southland Museum and Art Gallery.
Oban is the main centre and port for the ferries from Bluff.
www.discover-new-zealand.co.uk /southland   (394 words)

  
 A to Z New Zealand Travel Guide Dunedin Otago Queenstown Accommodation Maps New Zealand
The A to Z New Zealand Visitor Guide has been especially prepared to cater for the intending visitor to the southern half of New Zealand's South Island, including Dunedin, Invercargill and the surrounding Coastal Otago and Southland regions, Queenstown, Fiordland and the Southern Lakes areas.
It is packed with visitor information to help you get the most out of your southern New Zealand vacation, including the many exciting attractions and activities available, accommodation, transport, sightseeing, tours, shopping and restaurants.
A world of diversity – from rugged mountains to wild and deserted coastline, golden hill country to crystal alpine lakes, the southern regions of New Zealand are amongst the most diverse and physically beautiful on earth.
www.atoz-nz.com   (289 words)

  
 Southland New Zealand, Travel, Tourism and Accommodation for Southland NZ
Southland New Zealand, Travel, Tourism and Accommodation for Southland NZ Southland is New Zealand's southernmost region and includes New Zealand's third island, Stewart Island.
New Zealand Time: 04:13 PM, Wed 31 January, 2007
Related Southland Regions: [Southland, Gore] [Southland, Invercargill] [Southland, Other Areas] [Southland, South Catlins] [Southland, Stewart Island]
www.tourism.net.nz /region/southland   (98 words)

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