Archive for January, 2011
The Kapiti Coast
The Kapiti Coast also known as The Golden Coast. The Kapiti Coast is the name of the section of the coast of the south-western North Island of New Zealand that is north of Wellington and opposite Kapiti Island. The Kapiti Coast is well-known for its cheeses and other products from Lindale. The Kapiti Coast has seen a significant population surge and is one of New Zealand's fastest growing areas. This has led to considerable growth in all towns apart from Paekakariki, where development is geographically limited. State Highway 1 takes you north, and about a half hour out of the city you hit the coast at Paremata....
Invercargill Travel guide
Invercargill is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world. It is the commercial centre of the Southland region. Invercargill is named after William Cargill, a prominent pioneer Otago settler. The seat of Invercargill in the New Zealand Parliament is held by Eric Roy, an MP from the incumbent National Party. Invercargill is home to the Southland Museum which can be visited in a day.
It has a good history of the Southland region with displays and documents over 2 levels. Invercargill's wide streets bear the names of the rivers of Scotland and Northern England. The city is...