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	West Coast, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The West Coast is one of the administrative regions of New Zealand, located on the west coast of the South Island.
		To the west is the Tasman Sea and to the east is the Southern Alps.
		The West Coast is also famous for being the only New Zealand nesting place of the White Heron, which nests near the Okarito lagoon and can be visited from tours operating out of the small farming township of Whataroa.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Coast,_New_Zealand (817 words)

	New Zealand Info - Encyclopedia WikiWhat.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		New Zealand is somewhat isolated in the ocean and consists of two main islands (prosaically known as the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands.
		New Zealand is a Constitutional Monarchy with a parliamentary democracy Under the New Zealand Royal Titles Act 1953 Queen Elizabeth II, is Queen of New Zealand, and is represented as head of state by the Governor General, Dame Silvia Cartwright.
		New Zealand's most popular sports are rugby (primarily rugby union but also rugby league), soccer, (the most popular sport amongst children), cricket, and netball (the sport with the most players); golf, tennis, rowing and a variety of water sports, particularly sailing.
	www.wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/n/ne/new_zealand.html (2633 words)

	West Coast, New Zealand - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Much of the region is now in the hands of the New Zealand Department of Conservation and the region has some of the best remaining stands of native forest, along with a wealth of rare wildlife.
		Industries on the West Coast still include mining for coal and alluvial gold, forestry and wood processing, and also fishing (including whitebaiting) and tourism.
		Murihiku and the Southern islands: A history of the west coast sounds, Foveaux Strait, Stewart Island, the Snares, Bounty, Antipodes, Auckland, Campbell and Macquarie Islands, from 1770 to 1829
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /west_coast,_new_zealand.htm (781 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: New Zealand
		According to the "New Zealand Official Year-Book" for 1909 (a Government publication) the total number of Catholic schools in the dominion is 152 and the number of Catholic pupils attending is 12,650.
		New Zealand Catholics have never asked or desired a grant for the religious education which is imparted in their schools.
		The history of Catholic journalism in New Zealand is in effect the history of the "New Zealand Tablet," founded by the late Bishop Moran in 1873, the Catholics of this country having followed the principle that it is better to be represented by one strong paper than to have a multiplicity of publications.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/11040a.htm (3257 words)

	Grey District - Gateway to the West Coast of New Zealand
		It is the geographic and commercial heart of the West Coast, with the largest population.
		Nature lovers will discover that fascinating wildlife is accessible in abundance on the West Coast of the Southern Alps, with opportunities to view fur seal colonies, kiwi, the white heron (kotuku), penguins, dolphins and a great variety of other fauna in their natural habitats.
		New Zealanders simply refer to this narrow strip of land as the ‘Coast': a rugged and primeval region that plunges westward from the Southern Alps –; a chain of cloud-piercing mountains – through luxurious rain forest to a breathtaking coast.
	www.greydistrict.co.nz (755 words)

	Pictures of the West Coast, New Zealand
		Driving along the West Coast, you have all the way a good view of the beach and the sea.
		As the way to the West Coast was not very accessible, especially in the south where the most jade is found, it was expensive as well.
		Unique are the glaciers at the West Coast, the Franz Josef and the Fox glacier.
	www.bamjam.net /NewZealand/Westcoast.html (805 words)

	West Coast, South Island, New Zealand
		The West Coast of the Southern Alps is an adventure and outdoor paradise.
		The West Coast is New Zealand's cultural 'heartland', and like other such places around the world, it has generated its fair share of legends and stories.
		Isolated from the rest of New Zealand by the Southern Alps, Coasters have developed a distinctive culture of their own, where the pioneering values of self-reliance and hospitality are as strong now as they were a century ago.
	www.west-coast.co.nz (268 words)

	Accommodation West Coast New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It's nutrient rich waters, and those of the nearby Poerua estuary, are an important spawning ground for the West Coasts's famous native freshwater fish, the inanga (whitebait).
		During the short West Coast whitebait fishing season from September to November, the Wanganui and Poerua Rivers come alive with hopeful fishers who build their 'stands' and shelters along their banks.
		Although the West Coast is not a mecca for seabirds (its shores are often less than hospitable), the lagoon is home to moderate numbers of stilts, pied and fl oystercatchers, terns, dotterels and gulls.
	www.carrickfergus.co.nz /mountains_to_sea.html (1113 words)

	West Coast (New Zealand) - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		New Zealand's West Coast (or The Coast) is found only on western coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
		The western coast of the North Island does not count and suggesting it might is considered inappropriate, even though it is factually true.
		Some believe the Coast is on its last legs, yet others see great potential for a land full of natural beauty, ready to be exploited by, and developed for, tourists, in environmentally sustainable ways.
	wikitravel.org /en/West_Coast_(New_Zealand) (928 words)

	BCDC Welcome to the West Coast (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Your guide to the South Island's West Coast from the people who live and work there.
		Our tourist section is ideal for new visitors on the West Coast, you can find it a valuable guide to those secret and beautiful places.
		A gateway to the north, Westport is home of Coaltown, a museum dedicated to the mining history of the region and is well worth a visit, especially before or after a visit to the Denniston mine.
	www.westcoast.org.nz (513 words)

	The Wild West Coast - Glacier Country West Coast New Zealand :: Introduction
		New Zealand Information Network has highlighted a number of ‘must see’ attractions to assist you in planning a great holiday in this fascinating part of the country.
		The ‘Coast’ as locals call it, is one of the world’s special places, with mind-blowing topography.
		When you visit the West Coast you will enjoy quality accommodation, fine foods, exciting guided adventures, and such an amazing variety of scenery that every day will bring a fresh feeling of anticipation and excitement.
	www.newzealandnz.co.nz /glacierguides/west-coast (397 words)

	West Coast New Zealand Accommodation & Travel, Greymouth Franz Josef
		The West Coast of the South Island has some of the most dramatic scenery in New Zealand.
		The West Coast is best known for its magnificant coastline and the Fox Glacier And Franz Josef Glacier.
		Five of New Zealand's 13 national parks are located on the West Coast, and the southern West Coast area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its uniqueness and as a 'special place' in the world.
	www.destination.co.nz /westcoast (250 words)

	Maori History - Te Kinga & Lake Brunner - West Coast New Zealand
		In terms of occupation of New Zealand, there were those known as the "Moa Hunters," then the Moriori, and then the Maori people.
		The Waitaha people who arrived in New Zealand on the Arawa canoe, and from the Hawea tribe of the Waitaki watershed are descendants, and number Rakaihautu among their ancestors (1).
		They occupied the shore of Tasman Bay and Massacre Bay and were generally in possession of the West Coast as far south as the Buller River.
	www.fly-fishing-guides-new-zealand.co.nz /history_maori.htm (1631 words)

	West Coast New Zealand — regional accommodation, attractions and maps from AA Guides.
		Majestic mountains, crystal-clear lakes and a sparse population are the hallmarks of New Zealand's West Coast.
		Packed in between the imposing peaks of the Alps and the wild Tasman Sea are bizarre landscapes of limestone, granite and glacial ice, tranquil lakes and rushing rivers, as well as subtropical and temperate rainforests, rare birds and plant species, and endless recreational opportunities.
		The human history of the West Coast is rich - first came the Maori seeking sacred pounamu (nephrite jade or greenstone), which is still found on the Coast.
	www.aaguides.co.nz /editorial/editorial.jsp?locationId=20014 (518 words)

	West Coast Glaciers New Zealand Destination Guide Attractions Activities Maps Regional Highlights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Greymouth is the West Coast's main commercial center and largest town.
		A scenic flight with The Helicopter Line is the best way to experience the amazing West Coast scenery - from the wild beaches of the Tasman Sea and the lush native rainforests, to the harsh but beautiful forms of the mighty glaciers marked with ice caves, pinnacles and seracs.
		The West Coast and the Glaciers are included in most of our tours that include the South Island, whether it be a group motorcoach tour or one of our independent Resort Connection or Discovery Tour packages.
	www.horizon.co.nz /trade/region-wcg.asp (865 words)

	Scots - The late 1800s - Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
		New Zealanders of Scottish birth in the 19th century
		In the 1880s, as the economic depression worsened, fewer Scots arrived, though in 1886 the Scots-born living in New Zealand peaked at 54,810, a number not approached again for 50 years.
		One of the earliest Shetlanders to arrive in New Zealand was Robert Stout.
	www.teara.govt.nz /NewZealanders/NewZealandPeoples/Scots/5/en (488 words)

	West Coast Wanderer \| West Coast \| New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Coast, where rainforest, glaciers and wild beaches wait to be explored.
		From the dry Otago province you'll cross the Haast Pass to the lush rainforests of the West Coast.
		It's time to leave the spectacular West Coast and cross Arthurs Pass to a deer farm at the foot of Mount Hutt, where you'll stay in a comfortable motel on the farm tonight.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/7749.html (404 words)

	Greymouth bed and breakfasts accommodation West Coast New Zealand b&b homestay accommodation
		This is one of the most spectacular drives in New Zealand.
		The Breakers is central to the West Coast and is therefore an excellent base for exploring the known and unknown of the region"
		We also have an alternative option of a new luxury cabin containing two self-contained units, very well appointed with tiled bathroom, bedroom, lounge, dining room and kitchen.
	www.accommodationz.co.nz /greymouthbedandbreakfast.html (981 words)

	West Coast tourist information - places to visit and explore in West Coast New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Most northerly of the settlements, Karamea is last stop on a road to nowhere and the gateway to the vast wilderness of the Kahurangi National Park, whose limestone caves and arches are legendary.
		Terminus for the TranzAlpine rail journey, Greymouth is the largest town on the West Coast and a good base for exploring the region.
		The gold rush town of Hokitika lies on an exposed stretch of coast with a wave-pounded beach and is renowned for its range of crafts and artefacts made of local jade or greenstone.
	www.discover-new-zealand.co.uk /wc/see.htm (365 words)

	Blue Spur Lodge. Accommodation West Coast New Zealand.
		A relaxing, peaceful place with great views of the Southern Alps of New Zealand.
		An excellent base to explore New Zealand's West Coast - famous for its rainforests, mountains, lakes, rivers and wild ocean beaches.
		The West Coast of New Zealand is one of the world's last frontiers.
	www.bluespur.co.nz (143 words)

	Christchurch / Mt. Cook / West Coast - New Zealand Travel Information Network
		Canterbury Museum is renowned for having some of the finest cultural and natural collections in New Zealand, as well as for its creative and imaginative displays.
		These spectacular glaciers with it's combination of ice and temperate rainforest is a unique feature in New Zealand's glacier country, and flows almost to sea level.
		Of all the glaciers in New Zealand, Franz
	www.nzti.com /christchurch-activities.htm (1377 words)

	Southern Traverse 2004 set for the West Coast of New Zealand's Southern Alps
		Race directors announced this week that New Zealand's icon adventure race, the Southern Traverse, will be held this year on the South Island's rugged West Coast.
		The event, scheduled for November 15-20, was successfully bid on by the West Coast Development Trust.
		The six-day race was held last year on the South Island in the eastern region of Otago, which is considerably more urban than New Zealand's largely unpopulated West Coast.
	www.insidetri.com /race/adv/articles/2117.0.html (404 words)

	NZLD West-Coast Visit * New Zealand Online Directory, Links,Listings, Recommendations & Reviews *
		The shelter is provided by the Boulder Bank - a natural formation stretching from Mackays Bluff to the east of Nelson for thirteen kilometres, It was formed by igneous boulders of grandiorite eroded from the Bluff and carried southwest by the tide.
		At the south west end of the Boulder Bank there is a cut in the bank made in 1906 to save vessels from sailing around Haulashore Island where the tides were rapid and the passage narrow.
		Mapua, at the mouth of the Waimea inlet between Mapua and Rabbit Island is the biggest estuary in the South Island and the home of a variety of birdlife.
	west-coast-visit.nzld.com /fav_nelson.html (1482 words)

	Franz Josef Glacier Accommodation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Of all the accessible temperate glaciers in New Zealand, the Franz Josef Glacier is the steepest and fastest moving.
		Franz Josef accommodation right in the township of Franz Josef on the West Coast of New Zealand and the closest motel to the Franz Josef glacier.
		Enjoy classic, new comfortable units built in alpine brick nestled in idyllic West Coast surroundings with views of a glacier and snowy mountain peaks.
	www.ki-wi.co.nz /franz-josef.htm (523 words)

	NZLD West-Coast Environment * New Zealand Online Directory, Links,Listings, Recommendations & Reviews *
		Here in Christchurch, New Zealand, she is in her fourth homestay in a household where she is their thirteenth homestay student.
		While she was there Emiko went for a trip on the vintage train, the Kingston Flyer, and greatly enjoyed it.
		Recently she has had to take over the management of one of her family's businesses, a restaurant, at very short notice.
	west-coast-environment.nzld.com /issue2.html (735 words)

	Tavern Business For Sale — West Coast New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The West Coast is legendary for coal mining, warm hospitality and extended hotel hours.
		Greymouth is the largest town on the West Coast.
		The port at the mouth of the Grey River is base for a large fishing fleet that operates along the West Coast.
	www.aorata.com /dobsontavern (876 words)

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