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RMHEWKWN–The scenery of Skippers Canyon is without a doubt a subject you will talk about. An excursion into the backcountry of Queenstown is certainly worth your time: landscapes that are only accessible in Skippers Canyon, historic remains at every corner, a familiar atmosphere in a comfortable 4WD vehicle and of course your interaction with our Driver/Guide who will explain this goldmining area and stop on your demand will create a truly unforgettable experience.
RFJJTCF6–Giraffe, Onkonjima, Namibia
RMHEWPFG–Grand Canyon National Park, in Arizona, is home to much of the immense Grand Canyon, with its layered bands of red rock revealing millions of years of geological history. Viewpoints include Mather Point, Yavapai Observation Station and architect Mary Colter’s Lookout Studio and her Desert View Watchtower. Lipan Point, with wide views of the canyon and Colorado River, is a popular, especially at sunrise and sunset.
RFJJM73J–Giraffe in Namibia, Africa
RMHEX9PM–Prunus x yedoensis Awanui Hybrid Yoshino Cherry Quite possibly the most popular variety of flowering cherry in New Zealand.. The hybrid Yoshino cherry is known for the great masses of beautiful pale shell-pink, large single blossoms that become white with age. Flowers are faintly fragrant and smother the tree in early spring. ‘Awanui’ has an excellent spreading form with horizontal branches that weep with age – an excellent shade tree for summer. The dark green foliage changes colour to a golden yellow in autumn before falling. Grows to H 5m x W 6m
RMHEXA73–This is an other wall that is one of several in the central city of Christchurch being tackled by spray-can and paint roller weilding street artists as part of the RISE stret art festival.
RMHEWRAF–The small seaside township of Akaroa simply oozes charm. Nods to its history as a French settlement are everywhere, with pretty French-named streets, lined with historic cottages cloaked in roses. While away the hours browsing boutique shops and craft galleries, and stop for a pick-me-up of fine local food and wine at a café or restaurant overlooking the shimmering waters of Akaroa Harbour. Relaxation doesn’t get much better than this!
RMHEWJX5–Herbaceous Perennial Flower, Spring-Flowering Bulb Also known as Hybrid Anemone Anemone x hybrida Ranunculaceae Family Synonym: A hupehensis var. japonica x A. vitifolia, A. japonica , A. x elegans This delicate-looking perennial is a reliable late-summer to mid-fall bloomer, producing masses of dainty white to pink to rose blooms rising above attractively lobed medium green foliage. Flowers may be single, double, or semi-double.
RMHEWRYA–The Tutoko River is a river in New Zealand, a tributary of the Cleddau River.
RMHEWJW6–As the planet heats up environmentally and politically, it’s good to know that New Zealand exists. This uncrowded, green, peaceful and accepting country is the ultimate escape.
RMHEWK78–This large black-and-white shag is often seen individually or in small groups roosting on rocky headlands, trees or artificial structures. In regions where it occurs it can usually be readily seen about harbours and estuaries associated with cities or towns. Unlike most other shag species, the pied shag is reasonably confiding, allowing close approach when roosting or nesting in trees. It generally forages alone, but occasionally in small groups when prey is abundant.
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RMHEWM00–Grace English Rose - bred by David Austin Shrub Rose An outstanding garden plant bearing neat and fragrant rosettes An outstanding garden plant producing many charming, pure apricot rosettes. Delicious, warm tea fragrance. Very healthy and repeat flowers extremely well. Good for disease resistance Repeat Flowering Highly Fragrant
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RMHEWKF6–This is a big imposing plant. Flowers can be white or varying shades of pink, good for cutting. Foliage is bold. Very handsome in the right place. Because of its size and aggressive spread, it requires lots of room and frequent division or a root barrier. The rhizomes are shallow and around 1/2" across. It also requires lots of sun and regular moisture---in the wild, this species is a plant of wet meadows and water edges. It is drought-sensitive, and drying out leads to brown leaves. Irrigation is essential for good garden performance here in eastern Massachusetts. In the wild, this spe
RMHEXABG–Blechnum novae-zelandiae, commonly known as palm-leaf fern or kiokio, is a species of fern found in New Zealand. It can often be found growing in clay soil on embankments and roadsides. B. novae-zelandiae has long fronds that grow up to 2 metres long by 50 cm wide. They are pink when new and as they age they turn green and darken
RMHEWM0C–The rowans or mountain-ashes are shrubs or trees in genus Sorbus of family Rosaceae. They are native throughout the cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with the highest species diversity in the mountains of western China and the Himalaya, where numerous apomictic microspecies occur. The name rowan was originally applied to the species Sorbus aucuparia, and is also used for other species in Sorbus subgenus Sorbus. Rowans are unrelated to the true ash trees, which belong to the genus Fraxinus, family Oleaceae, though their leaves bear superficial similarity.
RMHEX9R7–Utah's First National Park Follow the paths where ancient native people and pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience wilderness in a narrow slot canyon. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present day adventures.
RMHEWPG7–The greylag goose (Anser anser) is a bird in the waterfowl family Anatidae. It has mottled and barred grey and white plumage and an orange beak and legs. A large bird, it measures between 74 and 91 centimetres (29 and 36 in) in length, with an average weight of 3.3 kilograms (7.3 lb). Its distribution is widespread, with birds from the north of its range in Europe and Asia migrating southwards to spend the winter in warmer places
RMHEWR6B–Starlings from Europe were introduced for insect control to North America, South Africa, Australia , and New Zealand. They have iridescent purple and green feathers tipped with white spots, but appear black at a distance. Large flocks roost communally at traditional sites, spreading out to pasture and urban feeding grounds each day. One of the commonest garden birds, starlings are easily recognised by their noisy, hyperactive behaviour. They are resident throughout New Zealand on open country, including most offshore islands.
RMHEWPYR–The fantail is one of New Zealand’s best known birds, with its distinctive fanned tail and loud song, and particularly because it often approaches within a metre or two of people. Its wide distribution and habitat preferences, including frequenting well-treed urban parks and gardens, means that most people encounter fantails occasionally. They can be quite confiding, continuing to nest build or visit their nestlings with food when people watch quietly. There are two colour forms or ‘morphs’ of fantail, with the more common pied morph occurring throughout its range, and the black morph comprisi
RMHEWKNJ–Leratiomyces ceres,commonly known as the Redlead Roundhead, is mushroom which has a bright red to orange cap and dark purple-brown spore deposit. It is usually found growing gregariously on wood chips and is one of the most common and most distinctive mushrooms found in that habitat. It is also known as Stropharia aurantiaca, Hypholoma aurantiaca, Naematoloma aurantiaca, and a number of other synonyms. It is common in wood chips and lawns in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere.
RMHEWR4A–This sweeping bridges spans The Shotover River. Located on SH6, the main road from Queenstown to Cromwell.
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RMHEWM8H–The shaggy parasol is a large and conspicuous agaric, with thick brown scales and protuberances on its fleshy white cap. The gills and spore print are both white in colour. Its stipe is slender, but bulbous at the base, is coloured uniformly and bears no patterns. It is fleshy, and a reddish, or maroon discoloration occurs and a pungent odour is evolved when it is cut. The egg-shaped caps become wider and flatter as they mature.
RMHEXA1P–Ileodictyon cibarium is a saprobic species of fungus in the family Phallaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it commonly known as the basket fungus or the white basket fungus, alluding to the fruit bodies that are shaped somewhat like a round or oval ball with interlaced or latticed branches. While the immature volvae are edible, the mature fruit body is foul-smelling and covered with a slime layer containing spores on the inner surfaces.
RMHEWT26–Street artists from all over the world have created new colourful work on walls in Christchurch's city centre, attracting thousands of people.
RMHEWM1P–Russell lupins The many-coloured Russell lupins ( Lupinus polyphyllus) are a familiar feature of the roadsides in the Upper Waitaki Basin. They were first introduced to New Zealand about 1930 by settlers of the Mackenzie Basin. Russell lupins grow each spring from roots that survive the wint er, or from geminating seed. They grow well in damp, infertile, gravel soils and are able to tolerate soils low in nutrients – conditions most other plants find unsuitable. They can also withstand hot, dry winds and hard frosts. The gravel roadsides and braided riverbeds are therefore ideal lupin habitat
RMHEWRR3–IMO number 9259587 Name of the ship BLACKADDER Type of ship TUG Gross tonnage 160 tons Year of build 2002 Builder TITAN MARINE ENGINEERING - AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
RMHEWK6H–New Zealand flax is one of the country’s most distinctive native plants. It has sword-shaped leaves 1–3 metres long that grow in a fan shape. In spring, birds – particularly tūī – flock to feed on the nectar of its tube-like flowers, which bloom on stems up to 4.5 metres long. By carrying pollen from plant to plant, the birds help flax to produce seeds in long pods. Species of flax New Zealand flax is not a true flax like linen flax (Linum usitatissimum), but related to the day lily. It belongs to the Hemerocallidaceae family and the Phormium genus. It grows naturally only in New Zealand and
RMHEX9X9–Badlands National Park is in South Dakota. Its dramatic landscapes span layered rock formations, steep canyons and towering spires. Bison, bighorn sheep and prairie dogs inhabit its sprawling grasslands. The Badlands Loop Road (Highway 240) winds past scenic lookouts. Several trails begin near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. The Fossil Exhibit Trail is a boardwalk with displays on fossils uncovered in the park.
RMHEXAAK–The black swan is a large waterbird, a species of swan, which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia. The species was hunted to extinction in New Zealand,[citation needed]but later reintroduced. Within Australia they are nomadic, with erratic migration patterns dependent upon climatic conditions. Black swans are large birds with mostly black plumage and red bills. They are monogamous breeders that share incubation duties and cygnet rearing between the sexes.
RMHEWTM5–The white-faced heron is New Zealand's most common heron, despite being a relatively new arrival to this country. It is a tall, elegant, blue-grey bird that can be seen stalking its prey in almost any aquatic habitat, including damp pasture and playing fields. Because it occupies space also shared with people it is usually well habituated to their presence, and may allow close approach.
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RMHEWKE5–Flag: Liberia Length: 294 m x 32 m IMO: 9326794 Draught (min/avg/max): 0.1 m / 10.3 m /17.5 m MMSI: 636091052 Speed (avg./max): 12.9 kn 23.1 kn Callsign: A8IY2 Year Built: 2005 Gross Tonnage: 54809 Deadweight: 67310 tons
RMHEWMTK–Stictocarbo S. punctatus The Spotted Shag or Parekareka is endemic to New Zealand. It was originally classified as Phalacrocorax punctatus, but since there are many points of difference between the types, including yellow feet, it has since been reclassified into Stictocarbo - a genus that is only found in New Zealand.
RMHEWTKK–Lake Hayes is a small lake in the Wakatipu Basin in Central Otago, in New Zealand's South Island. It is located close to the towns of Arrowtown and Queenstown.
RMHEWMYR–St. Paul's has remained almost unchanged in over one hundred years. In 1973 a stained glass window was gifted by Mrs Sally Lusk as a memorial to her late husband. The window in a modern theme depicting the trees, hills and valleys of the area and the gold from which the town sprang, blends with, and complements the Victorian architecture of the building. A further stained glass window was consecrated in 1992. It was gifted by members of the Romans family as a memorial to George Hemy and Maiy Elizabeth Romans who worshipped at St. Paul's for many years. George Romans when he died at the age o
RMHEWT9R–Photography
RMHEWKNX–Mountain range in New Zealand The Remarkables are a mountain range and skifield in Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. Located on the southeastern shore of Lake Wakatipu, the range lives up to its name by rising sharply to create an impressive backdrop for the waters.
RMHEWNY0–Photography
RMHEWMME–Genus: Rosa Variety or Cultivar: Solitaire' Solitaire' is an upright, deciduous shrub with thorny stems bearing pinnate leaves divided into ovate, toothed, semi-glossy, dark green leaflets and, from late spring into autumn, clusters of large, strongly fragrant, double, yellow flowers with pink petal margins.
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RMHEWPNM–Jogging is a form of trotting or running at a slow or leisurely pace. The main intention is to increase physical fitness with less stress on the body than from faster running, or to maintain a steady speed for longer periods of time. Performed over long distances, it is a form of aerobic endurance training. Hagley Park is the largest urban open space in Christchurch, New Zealand, and was created in 1855 by the Provincial Government.
RMHEXA8K–'Betty Boop' is a bushy, upright, floribunda rose growing to 3 to 5 feet tall. Semi-double, ivory-white flowers with red edges are borne in clusters over a long period. They are mildly scented. New leaves are dark red, maturing to glossy green. This cultivar does not produce hips.
RMHEWM26–In some parts of New Zealand there are large tracts of Russell lupins which grow by the roadsides. Their combinations of blues and pinks are a tourist attraction, and the subject of many bus stops for photographs. Lupinus polyphyllus (large-leaved lupine, big-leaved lupine, many-leaved lupine[1] or, primarily in cultivation, garden lupin) is a species of lupine (lupin) native to western North America from southern Alaska and British Columbia east to Quebec, and western Wyoming, and south to Utah and California. It commonly grows along streams and creeks, preferring moist habitats.
RMHEWMA7–Lyttelton Port Lyttelton has long been the main port of the Canterbury / Christchurch area, having been opened in 1877 by the Lyttelton Harbour Board, later becoming the Lyttelton Port Company with the introduction of the Port Companies Act in 1988. Between 1958 and 1967 the port saw such prosperity that Kaiapoi, on the coast north of Christchurch, briefly reopened its closed port facilities for a decade, to allow smaller ships to bypass the congested Lyttelton wharves. In the 1970s the port was chosen as one of the main ports in the South Island to be dredged and upgraded for containerisat
RMHEWKMP–Sedona /sᵻˈdoʊnə/ is a city that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,031. Sedona's main attraction is its array of red sandstone formations. The formations appear to glow in brilliant orange and red when illuminated by the rising or setting sun. The red rocks form a popular backdrop for many activities, ranging from spiritual pursuits to the hundreds of hiking and mountain biking trails. Sedona was named after Sedona Arabella Miller Schnebly (1877–1950),
RMHEWTD0–The silvereye or wax-eye (Zosterops lateralis) is a very small omnivorous passerine bird of the south-west pacific. In Australia and New Zealand its common name is sometimes shortened to white-eye, but this name is more commonly used to refer to all members of the genus Zosterops, or the In New Zealand, the silvereye was first recorded in 1832. It arrived in greater numbers in 1856, and it is assumed that a migrating flock was swept eastwards by a storm. As an apparently self-introduced bird it is protected as a native New Zealand species. Its Māori name, tauhou, means "stranger"
RMHEWN12–The Starling was introduced to New Zealand between the 1860’s and 80’s. It was brought in for practical reasons rather than sentimental reasons, as it was judged to be a bird well-suited to a drastically changed New Zealand environment. With the arrival of Europeans, much of the previous native forest was clear-felled to make way for pasture and cropping land, which was then hard hit with plagues of insects. The only way to deal with this problem was thought to be to introduce species that would help eradicate this plague. This species of Starling was originally native to most parts of temper
RMHEWTMN–The white heron or great egret is a cosmopolitan bird and is found worldwide in tropical and temperate regions. Of the four or more subspecies, the range of the largest, Egretta alba modesta, is India, China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. The birds are venerated in most parts of their Asiatic range, the fragile white plumes which they assume and shed each breeding season have been universally prized for ornament. Geographically and climatically New Zealand is near the extreme limits of its range. In New Zealand it is a rare bird, and probably always has been. However the species was almos
RMHEWN35–Stinkhorns: The Phallaceae and Clathraceae Stinkhorns are amazing mushrooms, notorious for popping up suddenly and unexpectedly in urban settings. They are very diverse in appearance, but all of them share at least two features: Some part of the fruiting body, at some stage in development, is covered with a foul-smelling slime. The fruiting body arises from an "egg," traces of which may disappear by maturity.
RMHEWMYX–St Paul’s Papanui is an Anglican Church that has been providing Christian worship for the people of Papanui since 1853. The Bell Tower has a full peal of 8 bells which were installed in 1880. The church is surrounded by a large cemetery, which provides a peaceful oasis in which to sit and rest in the midst of the busy Papanui business area.
RMHEWMPF–Kekeno – New Zealand fur seal – Arctocephalus forsteri New Zealand fur seal The most common seal on the New Zealand mainland is the New Zealand fur seal which breeds around the South Island and as far north as the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island with males occasionally found north of Auckland. Fur seals were hunted by both Maori and Europeans and were close to extinction by the mid-1800s. After protection in the 1890s, the population has recovered well and is likely to be in excess of 50 000 and increasing as they continue to spread north. Fur seals are a grey to dark brown colour w
RMHEX9X4–Lord of the Rings scenery on Hakatere Potts Rd The journey to Edoras begins at Mt. Somers down the Ashburton Gorge Road and takes about 40 minutes one-way driving at about 50 km/h (31 mph) from Hakatere: 20 minutes to Lake Camp, then another 20 minutes to see the mountains. This scenic drive takes you through Hakatere Conservation Park.
RMHEWPX4–A bit of an icon and some may say cliche’ photograph is Wanaka’s lonely Willow tree. Submerged under water for most of it’s life the tree appears to float on the lake creating a unique photographic composition. It’s constantly morphing deciduous qualities and the unpredictable lake levels provide a different image year round. The tree is a magnet for swimmers, children, birds and of course photographers! The tree has lost a few limbs over the last few years but I for one hope it survives for many more years to come…
RMHEWNRF–The Australasian crested grebe has a fine, sharp bill, slender neck and head with a distinctive black double crest. Their cheeks have chestnut frills, fringed black. Their legs are set well back on their bodies to enhance their diving skills, at the expense of mobility on land. For this reason, the birds rarely, if ever, come ashore.
RMHEWK6N–Physarum polycephalum, literally the "many-headed slime", is a slime mold that inhabits shady, cool, moist areas, such as decaying leaves and logs. Like slime molds in general, it is sensitive to light; in particular, light can repel the slime mold and be a factor in triggering spore growth.
RMHEWR90–The Waimakariri River, formerly briefly known as the Courtenay River, is one of the largest of the North Canterbury rivers, in the South Island of New Zealand. It flows for 151 kilometres (94 mi) in a generally southeastward direction from the Southern Alps across the Canterbury Plains to the Pacific Ocean. In Māori, Waimakariri has several meanings, one of which is "river of cold rushing water". The river is known colloquially in Canterbury as "The Waimak".[1] The river rises on the eastern flanks of the Southern Alps, eight kilometres southwest of Arthur's Pass. For much
RMHEWMHB–The lovely snowdrop is one of the first flowers to appear in the spring as it works its way through the snow to bloom. These tiny flowers grow 3- to 4-inches tall and make an excellent ground cover in the garden. They can also be grown in pots or containers and can even be forced into bloom during the winter from bulbs.
RMHEWMPD–(Arctocephalus forsteri) Population: about 200,000. Threat status: least concern (population trend: increasing). Found on: rocky shores throughout mainland New Zealand, the Chatham Islands, and the Subantarctic islands, as well as parts of Australia. Features Fur seals and sea lions are distinguished from other seals by their external ear flaps and hind flippers which rotate forward, allowing them to move quickly on land. New Zealand fur seals can be distinguished from sea lions by their pointy nose and smaller size. In New Zealand, fur seals also tend to be found on
RMHEWPN6–Lake Hayes tends to be calm, mirror-flat and a great spot for swimming and picnics. Its location between Queenstown and Arrowtown means that it is a much more secluded spot than nearby Lake Wakatipu. The loop track around the lake is a fairly gentle circuit and can be either walked or biked. Amisfield Winery is close by and a welcome temptation after exertions on the lake. Getting there: The drive takes approx. 15 minutes from Queenstown. Head out towards Frankton and down Highway 6. You will see Lake Hayes on your left.
RMHEWPXA–The Shotover River is located in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand.The name correctly suggests that this 75-kilometre (47 mi) long river is fast flowing, with numerous rapids. The river flows generally south from the Southern Alps on its journey running through the Skippers Canyon, draining the area between the Richardson Mountains and the Harris Mountains, before flowing into the Kawarau River east of Queenstown .Gold mining featured in its early history and it was one of the richest gold-bearing rivers in the world. Beginning in 1862 when gold was first discovered on the ri
RMHEX9M2–Unique to New Zealand, the hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, is thought to be one of the world's rarest penguin species. Yellow-eyed penguins/hoiho are found along the south-east South Island and on Banks Peninsula, on Stewart Island/Rakiura and its outliers, Codfish Island/Whenua Hou, the Auckland Islands and Campbell Island. The yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho (Megadyptes antipodes) is named because of its yellow iris and distinctive yellow head band.
RMHEWPY5–Mount Sefton (Māori: Maukatua) is a mountain in the Moorhouse Range of the Southern Alps of New Zealand, between The Footstool and Mount Brunner, just north of the Hooker Range. It has a height of 3,157 metres (10,358 ft). The Douglas River (formerly known as the Twain River) begins on Mount Sefton. An early resident, Charles French Pemberton, named the area, whilst the geologist Julius von Haast named the mountain after William Sefton Moorhouse, the second Superintendent of Canterbury Province
RMHEWTKM–New Zealand produces close to one million tonnes of cereal grains each year, predominantly wheat, barley and maize. These crops are used to produce high quality ingredients for New Zealand’s food industry, contributing to export revenues of $162 million, as well as feed for animals. A large portion of milling wheat used in New Zealand mills, particularly in the North Island, is imported from Australia. New cultivars bred specifically for the New Zealand environment compete favourably in terms of their quality, yield and reliable delivery, increasing the amount of domestic grain produced and r
RMHEWKXG–Lake Tekapo is the second-largest of three roughly parallel lakes running north–south along the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin in the South Island of New Zealand.
RMHEWNRE–The Australasian crested grebe is majestic and distinctive diving bird that is usually seen on the southern lakes of New Zealand where it breeds. It has a slender neck, sharp black bill and head with a distinctive black double crest and bright chestnut and black cheek frills, which it uses in its complex and bizarre mating displays. It is unusual for the way it carries its young on its back when swimming. The crested grebe belongs to an ancient order of diving water birds found on every continent in the world. They are rarely seen on land except when they clamber onto their nests on the lake s
RMHEWR6E–One of the Must See New Zealand Waterfalls, Stirling Falls, second name Waimanu Falls, is the most magnificent waterfall in the world's famous Milford Sound. Accessible via a Milford Sound Cruise or a Milford Sound Scenic Flight.
RMHEWN3A–Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a rugged land of ice and rock. Walking one of the tracks is the best way to experience the untouched land. Picturesque icebergs, glaciers and majestic mountains will have you reaching for your camera at every turn. The full Hooker Valley walk takes 4 hours return. Start at the Visitor Centre or White Horse Hill campground/carpark (at the end of Hooker Valley Rd off State Highway 80). The track leads up the Hooker Valley, along the Hooker River and ends at the glacier lake, where there are amazing views of Aoraki/Mount Cook on a clear day. The Hooker Valley
RMHEWPYB–The Mount Cook lily (Ranunculus lyallii) is one of New Zealand’s most well known alpine plants. It is the world’s largest buttercup. It can grow over a metre tall with leaves larger than the size of your hand. Some leaves have been recorded as big as 40cm across. The cup-like leaves will often hold water after a rainfall and trampers sometimes stop to slurp a drink from them. It grows in sub-alpine to alpine herbfields in the South Island mountains from Marlborough to Stewart Island from 700m to 1500m in altitude. It is well adapted to grow in infertile soils and it favours stre
RMHEWR06–A pickup truck is a light duty truck having an enclosed cab and an open cargo area with low sides and tailgate. Once a work tool with few creature comforts, in the 1950s consumers began purchasing pickups for lifestyle reasons and by the 1990s less than 15 percent of owners reported use in work as the pickup truck's primary purpose. Today in North America, the pickup is mostly used like a passenger car and accounts for about 18 per cent of total vehicles sold in the US
RMHEWPFH–Around five million people each year see the 1 mile deep (1.6 km) Grand Canyon each year. The canyon is 277 river miles (446km) long, and up to 18 miles (29km) wide. Most visitors (90%) see Grand Canyon from the "South Rim" from overlooks accessed by free park shuttle buses or by their personal vehicles. The South Rim is open all year. A much smaller number of people (10%) see the canyon from the North Rim of the park, which lies just 10 miles (16 km) across the canyon from the South Rim, (as the California condor flies) but is a 220 mile/ 354 km drive by car.
RMHEWR8X–The spirit of Italy is alive in The Venetian resort, complete with frescos, plenty of pasta, canals, gondolas and strolling performers. The hotel offers spacious, beautifully appointed suites, an impressive upscale shopping center, a wide variety of gourmet restaurants and cafés, several attractions and more.
RMHEWR8W–View of the outside Gondola rides from second floor balcony just outside the casino.
RMHEWPCH–In a city with an exploding volcano, the world’s tallest Ferris Wheel, and a hotel shaped like a pyramid, the fountains at the Bellagio have set themselves apart as the undisputed ultimate Las Vegas iconic landmark. Let’s face it: whenever you see photos of Las Vegas, you’re bound to see the famous dancing waters on Lake Bellagio. An exact schedule is posted below, but basically, the fountain show runs every 1/2 hour in the afternoons, and every 15 minutes at night. Performances run 365 days a year, only shutting down when there are extreme winds. Opened during the resort’s grand opening in
RMHEWKM0–Come and experience a slice of Christchurch's history at the 125-year-old Antigua Boat Sheds and Café on the Avon River, where the whole family can have a day out to remember. There are paddle boats, row boats, single and double canoes for hire on the Avon River, and once you've had your outdoor fun in the sun, go relax in the fully-licensed café.
RMHEWJTX–MO: 9445526 MMSI: 477627800 Call Sign: VRFW9 Flag: Hong Kong [HK] AIS Vessel Type: Cargo Gross Tonnage: 40168 Deadweight: 50464 t Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 260.05m × 32.25m Year Built: 2009 Status: Active
RMHEWMB9–Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis) were self introduced in the 1800s and now have a wide distribution throughout New Zealand. They have made the forest their home and are now among the most common bird in suburbia too. The silvereye has a wide distribution throughout New Zealand. They can be found from sea level to above the tree line but they are not abundant in deep forest or open grassland. Slightly smaller than a sparrow, the silvereye is olive-green with a ring of white feathers around the eye. Males have slightly brighter plumage than females. They have a fine tapered bill and a brush t
RMHEWN2E–The ship STENA PROVENCE (IMO: 9299135, MMSI: 310497000) is a Oil Products Tanker registered in Bermuda. The vessel STENA PROVENCE has a deadweight of 65125 tonnes and was built in 2005. The gross tonnage is 36168. General vessel information Flag: Bermuda Length: 183 m x 40 m IMO: 9299135 Draught (min/avg/max): 3.5 m / 7.4 m / 12.8 m MMSI: 310497000 Speed (avg./max): 11.1 kn 16.5 kn Callsign: ZCDR3 Year Built: 2005 Gross Tonnage: 36168 Deadweight: 65125 tons
RMHEWKNG–Leratiomyces ceres, commonly known as the Redlead Roundhead, is mushroom which has a bright red to orange cap and dark purple-brown spore deposit. It is usually found growing gregariously on wood chips and is one of the most common and most distinctive mushrooms found in that habitat.[1][2] It is also known as Stropharia aurantiaca, Hypholoma aurantiaca, Naematoloma aurantiaca, and a number of other synonyms. It is common in wood chips and lawns in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere
RMHEWK0M–FAMILY: Coprinaceae GENUS: Panaeolus SPECIES: Sphinctrinus COMMON NAMES: Ink Caps, Hoop-Petticoat, Petticoat Mottlegill, Warai-take (Japanese, ‘laughing mushroom’), Hsiao Ch’un (Chinese, ‘laughing mushroom’) Panaeolus sphinctrinus features a cap of 1-5 cm across that is conical or bell shaped. It is dark grey to nearly black when moist, and pale grey with a dark ochre center when dry. The stem is 60-120 mm x 2-3 mm and is gray, growing paler at the top. White partial veil fragments may be seen below the margin when the plant is young. The flesh is very thin. The spore print is black and the
RMHEWRPA–The TSS Earnslaw is a 1912 Edwardian vintage twin screw steamer plying the waters of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand. Construction started: July 4, 1911 Launched: February 24, 1912 Length: 51 m Draft: 2.1 m Builders: McGregor and Company, Dunedin
RMHEX9M1–It is found only in New Zealand. They are found mostly on the southeast coast of the South Island, Stewart Island and on the subantarctic Campbell and Auckland Islands. Their numbers on the mainland have declined because of predators and the loss of their habitat, and are now only approximately one fifth of the total population. Yellow eyed penguins are New Zealand's largest penguins, growing to a height of up to 75 cm. They are also long-lived, sometimes living for 20 years. Hoiho feed on a diet of fish, such as sprat, red cod and squid. They go to sea during the daylight hours and spend t
RMHEWT13–Deep within Fiordland National Park lies New Zealand’s most stunning natural attraction: Milford Sound. Discover the beauty of this pristine scenic destination and find out why it should be on every traveller’s itinerary. Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point (also named after a location close to Milford Haven in Wales) - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more on either side. Among the peaks are The Elephant at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), said to resemble an elephant's head,[6] and The Lion, 1,30
RMHEWPWX–The Bowen River runs south for 8 km, before flowing from a hanging valley to become the 162 m Lady Bowen Falls, and draining into the head of Milford Sound. The falls are named for Diamantina Bowen, wife of George Bowen, the fifth Governor of New Zealand. The falls provide electricity for the Milford Sound settlement by feeding a small hydroelectric scheme, and are also the water source for the settlement.
RMHEWKFR–Queenstown (Māori: Tāhuna) is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island. It is built around an inlet called Queenstown Bay on Lake Wakatipu, a long thin Z-shaped lake formed by glacial processes, and has spectacular views of nearby mountains such as The Remarkables, Cecil Peak,and Walter Peak.
RMHEWJWN–Dahlia plants are amazing, another example of horticultural magic. The dinner plate types can grow a full metre high in just a few months while producing blooms almost 30 cm across. Underground, the same thing is happening. Should you decide to dig up your dahlia tubers at the end of the season, you'll be impressed with what's been happing under the soil surface.
RMHEWKW0–Shotover Jet 'Can you handle the canyons?' with award winning Shotover Jet, ‘The World’s Most Exciting Jet Boat Ride’ and the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons.
RMHEWR85–A hidden gem of New Zealand, the spectacular Lake Wanaka area is framed by the South Island’s dazzling Southern Alps. On the doorstep of Mount Aspiring National Park, a World Heritage Site, the daily schedule includes exploring alpine-laced peaks, roaring waterfalls, immense glaciers and lush rain forests. Retire to hip villages whose eclectic and friendly locals are eager to share their favorite tips with visitors. Be sure to inquire about the location of the famed (and very photogenic) Lone Tree of Lake Wanaka.
RMHEWMPJ–Aciphylla aurea is a species of Aciphylla, commonly known as golden speargrass or golden Spaniard. Individual plants may be up to 100 cm (39 in) tall, and consist of sharp spikey yellowish-green leaves. A. aurea is found throughout the South Island of New Zealand, usually in mountainous areas but also lower altitude dry well drained grassland sites. It is found in altitudes from 300 to 1,500 m (980 to 4,920 ft). The aurea part of the name refers to the distinctive golden colour of the plant. Golden Spaniard flowers from January to February with a yellow or cream colour. The flowerhead is ver
RMHEWM6B–Swallowtail butterflies are large, colorful butterflies in the family Papilionidae, and include over 550 species.Though the majority are tropical, members of the family inhabit every continent except Antarctica. The family includes the largest butterflies in the world, the birdwing butterflies of the genus Ornithoptera
RMHEWP3H–The Clipper (Parthenos sylvia) is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South and South-East Asia, mostly in forested areas. The Clipper is a fast flying butterfly and has a habit of flying with its wings flapping stiffly between the horizontal position and a few degrees below the horizontal. It may glide between spurts of flapping.
RMHEWT4M–Autumn is a third season of the year. Altogether there are four seasons: Spring Summer Autumn Winter In some countries like America, autumn is known as fall.
RMHEWKT9–Mt Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, helped Sir Edmund Hillary to develop his climbing skills in preparation for the conquest of Everest. Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is home of the highest mountains and the longest glaciers. It is alpine in the purest sense - with skyscraping peaks, glaciers and permanent snow fields, all set under a star-studded sky Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. Its height since 2014 is listed as 3,724 metres, down from 3,764 m before December 1991, due to a rockslide and subsequent erosion.
RMHEWK1H–This French-themed casino hotel with a half-size Eiffel Tower is across the Strip from The Bellagio and a 9-minute walk from a Las Vegas Monorail station.
RMHEWPAH–Calendar Girls mural. Christchurch. Making way for progress. Seb Humphreys, who goes by the alias 'order-fifty-five', has come out as the street artist behind the painting. His work can be seen on the side of Christchurch's central city strip club, Calendar Girls.
RMHEWT9Y–Walter Peak Station, founded in 1860, is a 25,758 hectare working high country sheep station on the southern shore of Lake Wakatipu. It runs approximately 18,000 Merino and Perendale sheep and about 800 beef cows.
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