North Shore City

Project background Auckland is the largest city and main transport or business hub of New Zealand. Moreover it is a financial capital of New Zealand most of the economy of the country based on this city. St Marys Bay and Northcote are the two suburb of Auckland and its population in 2006 was 2,481 (1) and 4,122 (2). It is estimated by government of New Zealand that major structure breakdown will occur during upcoming ten years. New Zealand government found that lack of connection between two suburbs and people have to chosen an alternative transport method for example ferry and floating pontoons (3) or reduce their trips across the harbour because the car trip was too inconvenient via the long route to reach St Marys Bay to Northcote suburb…

Many people, which includes those that metal detect, will work weekdays. This means that, by delaying going metal detecting until the very conclusion of the week, you will be able to grab treasures lost by people who frequent the shore Monday through Friday, since you are ahead of the other metal detector enthusiasts who wait to come out on Saturday morning. You can even take a chance on going out on Sunday evening after a busy…

nearer the coastline where Palm Beach is located, is known as a place of shifting sands, showing that Palm Beach’s coastline is significantly dynamic and active (Stuckey, 2012). Evidence of erosion, deposition and longshore drift was observed at Palm Beach and Southport Spit. This evidence includes of groynes, eroded sand cliffs, build-ups of sand and closed off dunes. Thus, this evidence of coastal processes show that the Palm Beach and Southport Spit coastlines are highly dynamic and ever…

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most vibrant and lively cities in the world. It is admired for its beaches, warm, tropical climate and for the beautiful sights. All these contribute to a perfect holiday in Rio. But to be able to enjoy everything Rio has to offer, a couple of days are required, so you are advised to book holiday apartments Rio, to have enough time to do a bit of everything and to feel the vibe of the culture. Many tourists choose to visit Rio de Janeiro just to get a peek of the…

Background Information In 1986, David H. Lucas paid $975,000 for two residential lots on the Isle of Palms in Charleston County, South Carolina barrier island, intending to build single family homes such as those on the immediately adjacent parcels. During that time, the lots weren’t subject to the State’s coastal zone building permit requirements. In 1988, the state legislature enacted the Beachfront Management Act. This act prohibited Lucas from building any permanent habitable structures in…

Summer is the perfect time for a trip to the beach, and for nature lovers, there’s no better beach than Crab Cove. Located at the north end of Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda, the Crab Cove Marine Protected Area, is California’s first marine reserve on an estuary. Estuaries are defined as bodies of water usually found where rivers meet the sea. At Crab Cove, this provides a unique opportunity to view a wide variety of creatures and habitats. The best time to view this intertidal life…

There’s always unique opportunities to have and experience isn’t there? Unluckily I never obtained the chance to spot the whale off the shore, just the birds following them. Maybe one day I’ll spot a whale, hopefully closer which would be incredible. Learning and experiencing unfamiliar things is all life is about, learning being the keyword. Nothing is greater than learning something different about the world, you or even out in space. Let’s considering something a little smaller than space,…

Beaches in Skagit Skagit Valley has both freshwater and saltwater beaches, with access to rivers, lakes, bays and other bodies of water. You’ll find sandy shores perfect for sand castles and rocky beaches with great places for wading or enjoying the sunset while enjoying a late dinner in the summertime. If you’re the type of beach-goer who enjoys harvesting clams and oysters, don’t forget to check local laws and regulations regarding safe harvesting, licensing and limit requirements. Here’s a…

As mentioned, the case study previously mentioned, provides a transformative experience for tourists, specifically surfers. This is because the surfers already have a preconceived notion of how the surfing experience will be. There are numerous beaches around Australia, but the tourists in the case study have specifically chosen the Gold Coast as it provides surfing compeitions and tournaments and this can cause a memorable experience for the tourist. In addition to the transformative…

The crashing of the waves and the white sand are some of our favorite things about visiting the beach. Particularly this beach with its rich emerald colored water, extremely white sand, and the eroded rocks on the shoreline. The holes in the sand made by the sandpipers make the beach very unique. This beach is also home to the Blue Angels tactical air squadron. It’s also a place where history resides. Pensacola Beach is one of the best beaches I have ever visited. Pensacola beach has always…