A contact with wildlife of New Zealand

New Zealand - one of the countries where it is possible to meet some exotic animals and birds in the natural environment. It should be noted that New Zealand has no predators. Thus, one may not fear to roam the forests and beaches, of course, where the land is not privately owned and is not fenced. A proper respect should be given to New Zealanders, the access to virtually all interesting places is open.

Only in the New Zealand can be found the kiwi bird - the smallest of ostrich family. New Zealand is the only country where the biggest species of albatross lives - royal albatross with a wingspan of more than 3,5 m. 5 species of penguins can also be found only in this country. And of course the lizard tuatara - a unique specimen, preserved to our time since the reign of the dinosaurs.

Penguins are very timid animals and to see them closely enough for photographing distance is very difficult. On the Otago Peninsula there is a special place with a network of tunnels, laid under the ground and a large number of viewing platforms from which it is easy to observe the life of penguins. However, this joy costs 25 NZ dollars per person, and therefore it is better to try to meet the penguins in their natural environment of wild beaches. After lunch, the penguins go out from the sea, and early in the morning, just after sunrise, they go to swim. To go for the "hunting", more correctly in "photohunting" is better in the morning. Morning colors contribute to the good perception of wildlife. The camera without a good zoom in this case is a useless toy. But among the rocks you can find plenty of fur seals at arm's length. They are absolutely not afraid of the man. The main thing is not to feel them inder the foot because they may bite you. Less common are sea lions. Despite their size (and they are very large), they move quickly, so be careful, though, and quite friendly.

it can be said that New Zealand provides a unique opportunity for real contact with nature, untouched by man. Above all, be careful using this opportunity, and do not harm the inhabitants of this strange animal life.

Clubbers Favourite Places in Oceania

Holidays on the Bali Island has become fashionable among young people relatively recently. A few years ago, families came here with children and those who love to expensively relax, but "with a twist." And 3 years ago here have been coming young party people from Los Angeles, from the Canary and Balearic Islands. They have chosen the city of Kut, located on the south-west of Bali, 10 km from the city of Denpasar. Kuta - is a fashionable resort, famous for its magnificent sandy beaches, which are very valued by surfers and other water sports. Yet it is Kuta, thanks to the numerous nightclubs, bars and restaurants, became the center of nightlife in the whole island. Daylight the party outwaits in the aqua-park. You will not find here will dusty hippies - this place is expensive.


Enjoying Ibiza, Barcelona and London, playboys are going to have fun in Malaysia. And not only in the capital Kuala Lumpur, but primarily on the island archipelago of Langkawi. A faithful sign for the clubber: if among vacationers there are many gays, then the place is fashionable. 20-30 years ago it was a gay community that made the Canary Islands a fashionable place. Experienced clubbers are advised to go to Langkawi - there is just more interesting. In just an hour of flight from Kuala Lumpur. Of course, after London there is not much chic here, but still this is compensated with the exotic nature.

The island of Tasmania

To the south of Australia on the "World's End" is the island of Tasmania. It is the smallest state of Australia, the only one that can be overtaken in a few days.

Foreigners, however, as the Australians feel themselves moved into another country. Mountain landscapes reminiscent of New Zealand rather than the Outback. Successive hills, valleys, plateaus, volcanoes and rugged coastline island reminiscent of old England, the Argentine pampas, the African savannah, the Rocky Mountains ... Glaciers slashed majestic mountains and formed the deepest lakes in the central plateau of the island.

Perhaps the only fans of the yacht as opposed to most of us, will not have long to ponder where is Hobart. After all, in the capital of Tasmania each year, the same day and hour that calendar year ends the famous Sydney-Hobart race.

Tasmania is of considerable interest for tourists, both historically and in the natural terms. There are 18 national parks on the island, some of them are in the list of World Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Here is the deepest lake in Australia - St. Clair and the fantastic beauty of karst caves, the age of which is 30 million years.

Of special interest is the fauna of Tasmania, containing several endemic species. On the island inhabits the famous Tasmanian devil (pouch line), whose appearance fully justifies this creepy name. However, local population is not bothered with this species, and many Tasmanians hold this handsome animal as a home pet, instead of cats and dogs. There are wombats, like the cute little teddy bears, small wallabies and possums - quite harmless marsupial mouse, very quickly climbing the trees and feeding with leaves and flower nectar.

The most significant historical landmark of the island - the fortress of Port Arthur, where in the XIX century was deported more than 12 thousand convicts, many architectural masterpieces are and in Hobart.

Most farms are concentrated in the north of the island. It is here to go to try the real Tasmanian honey or local cheeses and beer. Farmers specializing in exotic crops such as poppy, hops or lavender (here is the largest lavender farm in the southern hemisphere), grow a lot of tulips.

In general, life in the modern Tasmania is unhurried and hasteless. Most of the 473 thousand island's population lives in the 2 largest cities, Hobart and Launceston. There is no intense urban rhythms, crowding, traffic jams and smog here. Around are apple orchards, vineyards, the tumult of primordial nature. The landscape itself is diverse: vast eucalyptus and pine forests, bush boscages - Australian bush, protected river valleys, deserted beaches, mountain ranges. Much of the island is still not mastered by man. A quarter of its territory is covered by 20 national parks. One of these wildlife reserve Bonorong is not far from Hobart. Here is where you can see the charming relic animals as the Tasmanian devil. Unfortunately, you will not find here the local population - the last aborigine died on the island Bruni-ironically, the only patch of Tasmania, visited by the famous Captain Cook.

Koala - famous Australian 'Bear'

Koala is a cute Australian animal, reminding the teddy bear. Many even call it "Koala bear", but this is incorrect, because the koala has nothing to do with bears.

Koala is a lazy animal, he sleeps about 20 hours a day. Koala feeding on many species of eucalyptus leaves, which uneatable for most other animals.

The word "Koala" came from the aborigines vocabulary, it means "do not drink." This is surprising, but the koala is actually receives moisture from the eucalyptus leaves and therefore does not need to drink. Otherwise, for slow koalas it would be too difficult, if it is not possible to get to a fresh water source.

It is hard to believe that 100 years ago, koalas were on the verge of extinction. People are almost completely wiped out these lovely animals for the sake of valuable furs.
Now, koala is under reliable protection, and from year to year, their numbers are increasing.
Koala is not so common animals like kangaroos, and they are not so often seen in the wild form. Nevertheless, there are many places where koalas are found in abundance, such as Otway National Park in Victoria, or a Kangaroo Island in South Australia. It is curious that koalas not found in Tasmania and Western Australia.