6 nights? You could do a loop tour of central North Island taking in Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Mt Ruapehu skifield - Taupo and its lake -...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called North Island - 5 1/2 days in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Three month trip for family with young kids to NZ in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
For a lengthy stay I think that you are best to look for holiday home/apartment accommodation in several strategic localities around the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Honeymoon - July - Duration:7-10 days - What to see/do in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Try to make your visit 10 days. There is much to see and do and you'll kick yourselves later that you didn't have a longer stay. 2 nights...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Week trip to Tonga/Samoa in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
If you are still looking for a suitable tropical island detination, you could also consider Rarotonga. Being a small island, with a very...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called a cheap and nice place to stay in auckland in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Without knowing what your budget is, have a look to see if the Jucy Hotel in Emily Place meets with your approval. The street is a little...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to spend 3-8 weeks on a budget, and have easily accessible snorkeling in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
I overlooked to mention scuba-diving around Raro. There are several operators on the island, who undertake dive training and are PADI...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to spend 3-8 weeks on a budget, and have easily accessible snorkeling in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
Rarotonga would be a good choice. Beachfront (or near beachfront) accommodation can be found for NZ$18 at Backpackers International in...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Stopover in Rarotonga in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
I appreciate that you will be travelling with family, and that it's already a 5 hour journey if you take the direct flight between Sydney...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where shall I go? in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
Have you thought about Aitutaki island for your next visit? Since you've experienced Rarotonga already, you will probably want to spend...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Stopover in Rarotonga in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
I'm reasonably sure that you can book a through ticket from Sydney to Aitutaki, with Air NZ code-sharing with Air Raro on the RAR - AIT...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Advice for Transport in Rarotonga in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
The public bus does 2 circuits of the island, one route goes clockwise and the other anticlockwise - during daytime until 4:30pm then...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pacific Island question in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
Aitutaki island being part atoll and part volcanic has very different scenery compared to Rarotonga which is a high island with its rugged...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Family of 3 in Rarotonga in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
The 2 most popular resorts that are family-friendly for your 3 year old's age group are the Rarotongan Resort with its Moko kids club, and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cook Islands honeymoon advice in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
One of the reasons why a cord or rope isnt supplied with the kayaks is probably to reduce potential damage to coral heads. Coral is a...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cook Islands honeymoon advice in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
If you are looking for best snorkelling and swimming, then look no further than Heliconia. Also this property has very lush landscaping to...
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