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	Waitomo District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Waitomo is a district-type municipality in the southwest of the Waikato region in the North Island of New Zealand.
		The district is a rural, predominantly dairy farming, region.
		Waitomo • Taupo • Western Bay of Plenty • Whakatane • Kawerau • Opotiki • Gisborne* • Wairoa • Hastings • Central Hawke's Bay • New Plymouth • Stratford • South Taranaki • Ruapehu • Wanganui • Rangitikei • Manawatu • Tararua • Horowhenua • Kapiti Coast • Masterton • Carterton • South Wairarapa
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Waitomo_District (341 words)

	Waitomo Map & Location \| Waitomo, New Zealand
		The Waitomo District is located in the King Country region, which covers the western central North Island from Taranaki to the Waikato.
		Hamilton, the heart of New Zealand's dairy farming industry, is the nearest major city lying just 1 hours drive away.
		New Zealands largest city Auckland is only 2 hours driving distance and the holiday playgrounds of Taupo, Rotorua and Mount Ruapehu are a mere 1 hour from Waitomo.
	www.waitomo.com /waitomo-map.aspx (88 words)

	Waitomo, New Zealand \| Regional Facts \| History
		Waitomo can be translated as the 'stream which flows into the hole in the ground'.
		The Waitomo District, encompassing the main town and service centre of Te Kuiti and the townships of Waitomo, Mokau, PioPio, Awakino, Marokapa and Benneydale amongst others, is home to around 9,700 people.
		Waitomo is amongst New Zealand's most tranquil areas, with one of the countrys lowest population densities of just 2.7 people per square kilometre compared to the national average of 14.1.
	www.waitomo.com /waitomo-facts.aspx (344 words)

	Accommodation Waitomo Caves (NZ) New Zealand - Self-contained lodging cottages at Te Tiro
		Our farm is a fantastic example of what Waitomo is renowned for; caves glowworms, rough limestone out-crops, lush green fields and friendly people.
		Angus was born in Waitomo and grew up exploring the magical limestone landscape of the area.
		Rachel was born in Waitara and at the age of 18 was caputured by the beauty and engery of Waitomo.
	www.waitomocavesnz.com /about_te_tiro.htm (308 words)

	Travel to New Zealand
		The region is New Zealand's leading producer of red wines, has the greatest concentration of Art Deco architecture and hosts the country's most elaborate celebrations of Matariki - the Maori New Year.
		Wellington - Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, is imaginatively positioned between a picturesque harbour and forested green hills.
		The region, which is the sunniest in New Zealand, has for many years attracted residents who love to use their imaginations.
	www.traveltowhere.com /oceana/NEW_ZEALAND.html (1438 words)

	New Zealand Touring Vacations Rotorua Wellington Coach & Self Drive Packages
		The Waitomo Caves lie beneath the rugged hills and expansive farmland known as the "King Country".
		The Capital of New Zealand is Welliington, set on the shores of a spectacular harbour and surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of steep green hills.
		The Desert Road, as the next section of State Highway 1 is known, is one of New Zealand's highlights.
	www.newzealandvacations.co.nz /tm3.asp (868 words)

	Altrusa International Inc. District Fifteen
		District Fifteen covers New Zealand and currently has 26 operational clubs from Hibiscus Coast to Invercargill.
		District Fifteen includes the North and South Islands of New Zealand and has 26 clubs.
		District Fifteen of Altrusa International Inc. supports and encourages Altrusa Clubs throughout New Zealand, in community service, leadership, international understanding and fellowship.
	www.altrusa.org.nz (278 words)

	New Zealand Touring Vacations Rotorua Independent Coach & Self Drive Tours
		The city is deeply rooted in Maori tradition with approximately one third of New Zealand's Maori population living there.
		Through it flows New Zealand's longest river, the Waikato, full of plump trout and perfect for canoeing.
		Enjoy a morning sightseeing excursion of New Zealand's thermal wonderland, rich in Maori culture and heritage and famous for its geothermal reserves, wildlife sanctuaries and fascinating landscape.
	www.newzealandvacations.co.nz /tm2.asp (647 words)

	Travel Guide - Waitomo Glowworm Caves: New Zealand Abseiling Adventure
		Waitomo New Zealand is a unique destination, located in the North Island of New Zealand.
		Waitomo is a small township offering two exciting landscapes - one beneath the earth and the other above.
		Waitomo Adventures Ltd has fantastic flwater rafting, cave abseiling and tubing tours suitable for all ages and levels.
	www.newzealandnz.co.nz /waitomo-caves (857 words)

	Waitomo Caves, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Waitomo means the place where wai (water) disappears into a tomo (hole in the ground).
		Several of the hundreds of limestone caves in the district are sites for adventure activities, including abseiling into caverns, floating through on inner tubes, or guided walks or boat trips through spectacular formations or glow-worm caves.
		Waitomo Caves is served by major coach and tour oerators and by the the Overlander or The Northerner train from Auckland and Wellington
	gaytravelnet.com /nz/WaitomoCaves.html (177 words)

	Queenstown, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Queenstown is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island.
		Along with Mount Ruapehu, Queenstown is a major centre for snow sports in New Zealand, with people from all over the country and many parts of the world travelling to ski at the four main mountain skifields (Cardrona, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone).
		Queenstown airport is New Zealand's busiest helicopter base, and is also heavily utilised for tourist 'flightseeing' using both fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Queenstown,_New_Zealand (685 words)

	Waitomo Caves Deluxe :: New Zealand Waitomo Caves Deluxe - Accommodation
		Waitomo Caves: In the Waitomo District, the water above and below ground has sculpted the limestone landscape.
		For its size, Waitomo Caves provides a wide variety of accommodation; a historic 100-year-old hotel, self-catering motels, cottages, bed & breakfast (other meals by arrangement), and backpackers lodge.
		There is a youth hostel with backpackers’ accommodation and a holiday park with self-catering units, budget cabins, backpackers’ accommodation, and campervan and campsites.
	www.aatravel.co.nz /new-zealand/Waitomo-Caves_Deluxe.html (234 words)

	Waitomo crash victim named - Waikato District news release - New Zealand Police
		The driver of a car involved in a crash on SH3 near Waitomo Caves on Saturday has died.
		Mr Tinkler was flown to Waikato Hospital by rescue helicopter in a critical condition.
		Text and images copyright 2006 New Zealand Police unless otherwise stated.
	www.police.govt.nz /district/waikato/release/1945.html (119 words)

	New Zealand Local Government Commission News: Index
		She was a member of the Wellington City Council from 1995 to 2004, and has been a member of the National Council of Local Government New Zealand.
		Results of the polls on the proposal for the union of Otorohanga District and Waitomo District to form a Otorohanga-Waitomo District, conducted by postal ballot closing on 30 April 2004.
		The Local Government Commission issues a final reorganisation scheme for the union of Otorohanga District and Waitomo District to form a new district to be known as the Otorohanga-Waitomo District.
	www.lgc.govt.nz /lgcwebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/News-Index!OpenDocument (1185 words)

	New Zealand, both north and south island, self-drive travelouge
		I, and 3 of my friends, scheduled a 12-night New Zealand self-drive thru the majestic and pristine countryside of both North and South Islands.
		There are but a few cities that dot this area and New Zealand’s version of a city, is a few blocks of strip mall shops, a pub and gas station..
		For the ultimate in scenic attractiveness, this is the most beautiful city in all of New Zealand.
	www.ytravelc.com /NewZealandTravelogue.htm (2800 words)

	New Zealand's Information Network: Scanning the Nation for your Information: NewZealandNZ Ltd
		The time in New Zealand is 9:17 am and the date here is 14 December 2006.
		New Zealand is a riveting tourist destination and a treasure trove awaiting discovery, for experienced tour operators, agencies and organisations to help make the most of your journey, look no further than our Travel Tourism area or our personal Kiwiana Travel Journals.
		Within our New Zealand Shopping area you will discover a bounty of Kiwi made products including Wines, sheepskin, jade and cultural items such as Maori carvings, while many of our world-renowned natural products such as Manuka can be found in the Health Beauty section.
	www.newzealandnz.co.nz (972 words)

	New Zealand Vacation Rentals New Zealand Rentals GreatRentals.com
		Rent a New Zealand vacation rental and you’ll be ideally situated to enjoy the incredible natural wonders of this fascinating country southeast of Australia.
		New Zealand consists of two large islands, North Island and South Island, and several smaller islands.
		New Zealand is an exciting destination for couples, families, or groups.
	www.greatrentals.com /newzealand/newzealand.html (436 words)

	Camping Adventure Waitomo New Zealand, School Camps Waitomo New Zealand : The Team
		Absolute Adventure is based at Waitomo Caves New Zealand (NZ) and provides real caving and wilderness camping adventures with New Zealand's top cavers as well as corporate team building activities and outdoor education for schools.
		They are members of the local caving club, the National Caving organisation called the New Zealand Speleological Society and the New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association.
		Kieran holds NZOIA Bush I, Rock I, Alpine I and Cave II, the highest awards available in the field of cave instruction and his passion for the underground drives his desire to share this environment with others.
	www.absoluteadventure.co.nz /team.htm (405 words)

	Canterbury, South Island New Zealand. Christchurch, Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Waipara, Akaroa, Arthurs Pass, Ashburton, ...
		The Waimakariri District supports a strong farming heritage, with the main centres of Rangiora and Oxford servicing the large farming community.
		For a seaside break be sure to visit Akaroa – New Zealand’s first French settlement and a popular holiday destination.
		The Ashburton District, to the south of Christchurch, is another strongly rural location.
	www.fourcorners.co.nz /new-zealand/canterbury (450 words)

	WAITOMO CAVES - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
		WAITOMO CAVES - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
		There are numerous limestone caves in the South Auckland District, the best known being the Waitomo, Raukuri, and Aranui Caves.
		The name Waitomo means “water entering a hole” or, more aptly, “water passing through a hole”.
	www.teara.govt.nz /1966/W/WaitomoCaves/WaitomoCaves/en (332 words)

	speleogenesis.net :: Publications
		The "minor flows" are from measurements at 44 drip points from stalactites into four New Zealand caves (Gunn, 1978), and the "major flows" are from the 25 largest flows into GB Cave, England (Friederich and Smart, 1982).
		Apertures were calculated using the Hagen-Poiseuille equation and the maximum recorded discharge at each flow point, assuming a hydraulic gradient of unity and a circular channel shape.
		Gunn J. Karst hydrology and solution in the Waitomo district, New Zealand, Unpublished PhD thesis, University of Auckland.
	www.speleogenesis.info /archive/publication.php?PubID=3 (3871 words)

	Waitomo News Online
		Waratah Farms dairy manager Austin Heffernan had one goal in mind when it came to their new cowshed – he wanted one person to be able to milk 400 cows in one hour.
		Never mind the New Zealand Shearing Championships or Meads brothers – Michael and Carolyn Smith have given the North King Country its newest claim to fame.
		When Annette Kopp came to New Zealand for a holiday 18 months ago, she never thought she would end up staying – lucky she did because she has bought a rare qualification with her.
	www.waitomonews.co.nz (377 words)

	Waitomo Museum of Caves & iSITE Visitor Information Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Waitomo Caves Museum Society (Inc) is a charitable society which was formed and incorporated in 1972, and for six years operated the original ‘Waitomo Museum of Caves’ from a small room in the historic Waitomo Caves Hotel, then managed by the Tourist Hotel Corporation.
		In 1980 a purpose-built museum was erected on the present site in the centre of the Waitomo Caves village and was doubled in size in 1989, followed by the addition of an Education Centre in 1994.
		The land upon which the Museum is situated belongs to the Tanetinorau Opataia Whanau Trust with whom the Museum maintains an on-going and close relationship.
	www.waitomo-museum.co.nz /newwebpages/mussoc.htm (265 words)

	Otorohanga - The Kiwiana Capital of New Zealand \| Make the Kiwi Connection \| Otorohanga Community Website
		Located in the heart of the North Island, Otorohanga is home of the largest live Kiwi collection at the Kiwi House, native bird park.
		Otorohanga District has a progressive attitude, encouraging new and local business in a programme of growth.
		The Otorohanga District Development Board assists with business establishment, growth advice and mentoring to encourage the development and expansion of business in the Otorohanga District.
	www.otorohanga.co.nz (205 words)

	Bay of Islands New Zealand Destination Guide Attractions Activities Maps Regional Highlights
		Long considered the cradle of Polynesian and European settlement in New Zealand, the Bay of Islands is rich in history and natural beauty.
		The finest Maritime Park in New Zealand with its 140 islands, secluded bays, an abundance of marine life and spectacular scenery is a haven for holiday makers who enjoy sea activities and the beauty of the uncrowded sub-tropical sandy beaches and native forests.
		Russell is a town of very colourful history and was nicknamed the 'hell-hole of the Pacific' due to the antics of the early whalers and traders.
	www.horizon.co.nz /region-boi.asp (549 words)

	Tapanui Country Home - Bed and Breakfast, Farmstay, Luxury Rural Acommodation - Waitomo District
		Tapanui is a 770-hectare sheep and beef farm with over 4,000 sheep and 650 cattle roaming the hillsides.The purpose built homestead offers two spacious guestrooms; The Romney Room in the main house with a private bathroom, and the Huntaway Suite with ensuite in the guest wing.
		Experience New Zealand farming hospitality and delicious home cooked meals with New Zealand wine, while recharging from Waitomo activities.
		This is complemented by the interior of the house, native rimu wood, soft-toned furnishings, New Zealand art, and hand-knotted oriental carpets.
	www.tapanui.co.nz (362 words)

	Economy Backpacker Rental Cars: New Plymouth Map - Waitomo Caves Map
		Depart in your Economy Rental from New Plymouth on State Highway 3 travelling north to Te Kuiti.
		Museum of Caves: view excellent exhibits about how caves are formed, the flora and fauna that live in them, the history of the caves and cave exploration.
		The Waitomo district is an ideal area for experiencing a farmstay with a family from the local farming community, and there is a wide range of other accommodation options.
	www.economy.co.nz /travel-guide/newplymouth-waitomo.html (385 words)

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