mkel040

I would completely second the Nanuya over Octopus.. far superior in my opinion (on the blue lagoon!)

The Queen Charlotte Track is an easy walk. It isn't so much of a highway as to have a variety hostels, but the resorts have budget...

You can easily get a simcard - I'd recommend 2degrees for price (not sure of their 3g coverage however)

#4 - I would go with your suggestion then - I haven't done either in many many years!

We stayed at the Milford Sound lodge in their Riverside Chalets and it was the best accommodation/location/price combination I've ever had...

I would recommend Rotorua and Taupo with kids - Huka Falls, Orakei Korako in Taupo, and then Hells Gate (or similar Maori performance) in...

I'm not sure about hostels on the Coromandel, but I'd absolutely recommend stayin in Hahei if you go....

Having hiked and kayaked both the Abel Tasman NP and Queen Charlotte Sound I would say the latter definitely deserves a look in. I...

I vote the car too! Absolutely.

+Have loud conversations with compatriots on public transport (+very+ noticeable - no other nationalities do this) +...

I would definitely advise crossing over Arthur's Pass, it's a stunningly scenic road.

As far as being in one of the Cinque Terre towns Eva's Rooms in Vernazza are 60euros for their most basic room Click...

My recommendation would not be Akaroa, but perhaps to head inland a little, or even Hanmer Spring (100km north). There is still damage in...

I agree with post 4 - Matakana is stunning, the coastline, the wineries, the Saturday Farmers' market....

Interislander often books out and gets more and more pricey... although if you're travelling midweek, and not over easter, then you should...