Sentences with phrase «few hundred metres»

The worst thing he's revealed is the busy road that lies a few hundred metres from our fences.

Eventually, after much pathetic moaning, Mummy piggybacked Sprog 2 the last few hundred metres.

The notable exception were the study participants in Beit - Hanoun City, where half of the children and the majority of the mothers had poor mental health, and only one - sixth of the children were resilient; this may be explained by the particularly high conflict / confrontation level in this town, being only a few hundred metres from the Palestinian — Israeli border» (Massad, Javier Nieto, Palta, Smith, Clark, & Thabet, 2009).

And as I used to see every summer, the combination of all of these factors means that the trees up near the treeline are often visibly stressed, branch tips turning brown, far into the downhill side of the inverse parabola, while trees a few hundred metres lower were doing fine at essentially the same temperature.

Remember, this is an industry that's quite happy to spear its 160m high turbines within a few hundred metres of residential homes and even closer to roads; notwithstanding their frequent habit of flinging 50 - 60m blades (weighing 10 tonnes or more)-- or parts thereof — up to a mile (1.6 km) in what are euphemistically called «blade throw» or «component liberation» events (see our post here).

The stations should be «guaranteed» by according them special protection from closure or from serious local disturbances, such as a major building within a few hundred metres.

Vast quantities of methane hydrates are also found throughout the world just below the seabed, in locations where water depths are greater than a few hundred metres.

While you might think that polar waters need only sink below the thermocline and could then flow back equatorwards only a few hundred metres down, analogous to the low tropopause, it doesn't work that way.

It's because the deep ocean (the majority of it) is colder (often far colder) than the upper few hundred metres at most places.

If you really want to get off the beaten track together, Tavira Island is a short distance to the east of Faro and a few hundred metres off the coast — how good does a spot of beach camping under the Atlantic sky sound to you?

The 10 best budget hotels in Mactan Island offer all the facilities necessary for you to fully enjoy a great vacation on this beautiful island located a few hundred metres from Cebu.

Don't hesitate to consult the enthusiastic staff about the local attractions, and the beach is just a few hundred metres away.

Wylie's Baths is located just a few hundred metres south of Coogee Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs, sitting right below the magnificent Maroubra to Bondi coastal walkway.

With more experienced divers, it is possible to experience Red Rock as a drop - off / drift dive where you enter the water at Red Rock, and exit a few hundred metres further South at Japanese Gardens.

The Seaventures Dive Rig, which is a full blown (oil) rig converted into a dive resort, a few hundred metres offshore of Mabul; plus

Entrance Kalyana Bay Villas are positioned a few hundred metres from the main road, accessed via a private driveway.

Sundowner Cruises offer several options and at the end of your jaunt will leave you at the Port of Airlie, just a few hundred metres from Walter's Lounge, the perfect choice for dinner.

After a few hundred metres, look for a small sign pointing left down narrow Soi Chow Su Kong and then follow a few more signs to the guesthouse.

Stunning islands lay scattered like jewels in amazing blue waters, just a few hundred metres from coconut palm fringed powdery white sand beaches.

And a few hundred metres south, Kokomo Beach Bar, set amongst the beachfront fir trees adjacent to Klong Prao Resort.

The oldest part of the town is situated a few hundred metres above the «newer» town below, and from here you can admire superb views across the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside.

The villa is set on a shady lane in an exclusive secure Laksmana Estate just a few hundred metres from Petitenget Beach and its ancient temple.

If you'd like a little more privacy walk past the longtail boats and around the headland a few hundred metres to a beautiful beach with hardly anyone on it.

Just a few hundred metres from the shopping mecca of the Queen Street Mall and the business epicentre of Eagle Street financial district, this centrally located Brisbane hotel couples convenience with comfort.

Looking out over farmland to the Great Dividing Range in the distance, the property is just 3 km to Moruya's Dolphin Beach and a few hundred metres walk away from Moruya River.

Located just a few hundred metres from the junction on the New England and Cunningham Highways is the Buckaroo Motor Inn, committed to providing

Walk to Rumbalara Winery only a few hundred metres down the road or drive to more than 15 wineries within ten minutes.

Only a few hundred metres from the heart of Coolum, the elegant resort offers affordable luxury accommodation and boast all neccessary facilities to exceed your expectations.

Footy fans are ideally placed, with Subiaco Oval just a few hundred metres away.

For more seclusion, walk a few hundred metres beyond the longtails that serve the beach to another lovely uncrowded beach around the headland.

Koh Bon Pinnacle, a.k.a. «Fishermen's Nightmare» - This is a separate range of pinnacles a few hundred metres to the north west of Koh Bon island itself.

The magnificent Mesoamerican Barrier Reef (the second largest in the world) is just a few hundred metres offshore, and offers some of the best diving and snorkelling to be found anywhere.

And it is still easy to wander off and find a few hundred metres of beach to yourself.

Follow the dirt track parallel to the river for a few hundred metres and then you come to the crossing.

Victorskloof is a few hundred metres from the famous «World of Birds» and a 5 min drive to Hout Bay Harbour.

The oversized lobby in dusitD2 Phuket Resort is a busy place, with smartly dressed pilots and air hostesses checking in and out.Over to the side stands Colonnade Cafe, a 200 - seat restaurant with an al fresco section that is well known for meeting special dietary requests with professional expertise.On the first floor next to the swimming pool is Kids World, a truly well - thought - out concept that caters for children, from toddlers to teens.This is decidedly one of Phukets better kids clubs.On the top floor of this seven - storey hotel is a fine air - conditioned and fully equipped fitness room of exclusive use for hotel guests and next to that is one of Phukets most appealing rooftop swimming pools that enjoys great views of the city, the surrounding mountains, and Patong Beach just a few hundred metres away.

Within a few hundred metres, guests will find the well - known Oberoi and Legian Hotels, in addition to the famous KU DE TA, La Lucciola, Hu'u Bar and Living Room restaurants.

After sinking in September 2000, a few hundred metres off Thai Muang beach, the Condreco now rests on her side at a depth of 20 meters.

Featuring two islets — Koh Fan Yai and Noi - lying a few hundred metres off its shore, Choeng Mon is famous for providing visitors with excellent water activities, including sea kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkelling.

They are just a few hundred metres away!

There's a small, public beach just a few hundred metres along the coast in Griante, which is well equipped with sun beds and umbrellas for rent, as well as kayaks if you want to do some paddling around the coast.

Public transport is available a few hundred metres away too, with Airlie Beach and the marina just 5 minutes away by bus.

Just a few hundred metres from the Indian Ocean, Point Samson Lodge Resort is the perfect getaway.

Nyati Lodges is located in a residential area of Bryanston, a few hundred metres from Bryanston Drive and a kilometre away from Rivonia CBD.

Just across from the big Buddha a few hundred metres inland from Bang Rak Beach is Chinese / Thai temple Wat Plai Laem.

There are also several beauty salons and massage rooms located within a few hundred metres worth a try for a very low cost.

These are fan - cooled, while a few hundred metres back on the hillside behind are four newer one - and two - bedroom villas with air - con and swimming pools shared between two villas.

As an everyday ownership proposition you're never realistically going to be flicking through the driving modes to best suit the next few hundred metres of road in front of you.

It's evident from the first few hundred metres that this car is integrated and organised, and that AMG is telling the truth when it claims it was designed and engineered at the same time as the GT Coupe.

Bored with real - life tsunamis that only reach, what, a few hundred metres high?