What month are you travelling, as that will affect both the weather & the likelihood of it being possible to wing t without prior bookings?...
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Kiwi at heart but traveller in spirit; currently an English teacher in China. Countries visited so far: about 20 in northern Europe, Canada, Asia & AustralasiaRecent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Zealand Itinerary - what do you think? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Two separate questions - West Coast lodging and cell phone in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
As Neverwinter points out Arthurs pass to Te Anau is a long way for only 2 days if you plan to stop anywhere. (I have driven Whataroa to Te...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called north island - 3 days only in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
As a tweak on Lagoon's well-thought out itinerary can I suggest:...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Accommodation North of Christchuch in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
There is also a Holiday Park at Leithfield Beach, about 40 Km north of Chch info@leithfieldbeachmotorcamp.co.nz
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Zealand south island itinerary suggestions in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Just remember you'll be in QTN at Easter, which is a very busy holiday as it is the last gasp of summer and many events take place & NZers...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Milford Sound v. Doubtful Sound in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I'm sure you'll be fine with waiting until the day before to decide. may is a quiet time and there is heaps of capacity in both buses and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called experience with Gold Star TEFL recruitment and/or Wall Street English in the The Long Haul - Living & Working Abroad Branch
My school in China doesn't provide airfare or housing either but does offer similar pay - for 18 hours x 30 weeks teaching per year, M-F...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Zealand WHV work restrictions in the The Long Haul - Living & Working Abroad Branch
There is no max or min hours - depends on the job. Hospitality might only be 4-6 hours per day. Orchard/harvest work more likely to be 8;...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called travel forever ? or VISA dancing? some insight wanted :) in the The Long Haul - Living & Working Abroad Branch
In my limited experience any half decent volunteering takes skills, training & committment; the others cost money. You are unlikely to get...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called where to stay @Christchurch airport arrive @21:30 ? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
The YHAs are both still closed AFAIK. Will you have a car or be picking one up next day? There is motor camp very close to the airport:...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Zealand south island itinerary suggestions in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I disagree - Fox to Te Anau is way too far in a campervan in one day, in April with the days becoming shorter. You are looking at 7-8...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where is it easier to find a job in NZ (if you got a working holiday visa)? in the The Long Haul - Living & Working Abroad Branch
I had lots of couch-surfers over the summer who had no trouble getting fruit packing work - asparagus near Chch in Nov-December; kiwifruit...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Working Holiday: Auckland or Nelson? in the The Long Haul - Living & Working Abroad Branch
Do you have a WHV? No you don't need a licence for a "push" bike!...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called cost of life in Nelson NZ?? (on a daily basis) in the The Long Haul - Living & Working Abroad Branch
Need more information - how long are you staying? Working or holiday-making? If you are planning to stay for months you should consider...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mount Manganui from Tauranga in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
From Mt Maunganui to where? Do you mean from the cruise terminal TO Mt Maunganui? The cruise ships berth AT Mt Maunganui, which is...
8 days ago

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