They'll be quiet, but not cemetery-like. There are always people on the move. A lot of Kiwis just potter around the country in their...
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When I was a kid of about 12, I went on a Boy Scout trip to the South Island (of New Zealand) and for over 50 years since I’ve never stopped travelling the length and breadth of this breathtakingly beautiful country. Over those years I’ve published a variety of Visitors Guides, trying to transmit to other travellers the things I’ve learned that will enhance their visit.
Breaking free of the limitations, the linearity, of printers, paper and ink I committed these ideas to the ether of the information highway.
It never ceases to amaze me, as someone who talks to many hundreds of travellers just as they are about to set out on their journey of discovery, that they have no idea of where to go. I guess they just potter along taking whatever comes along . . .and that’s OK. Except isn’t it galling to find, after you got home and started to read the instructions, that just two or three kms from your set track was something really fascinating, something you’d really liked to have done or seen or experienced?
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Zealand Campsites in May in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Best Trans. for Solo Traveler: Camper vs car? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Gee, where did you get your info on our roads? Ok - if you get off the main roads in to the real back-blocks they are narrower and can be...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 10 day north island itinerary with kids in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Why are you going to Wellington? Don't get me wrong, I love the place - especially the night life - but with kids on board that's not going...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called train ride to Christchurch in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
The Kingston Flyer is operating again at the southern end of Lake Wakatipu. It's a 1 1/2 hour ride on a vintage engine and train.
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called camping gear needed... in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Try http://trademe.co.nz - it's an auction site and you might get second hand camping gear there. Failing that go to The Warehouse - a...
3 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Dodgy Dealings At backpacker Car Market in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
"Fair Go", a consumer investigation programme on Television New Zealand's One channel, last night (15 Feb) highlighted dodgy dealings at...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Best NZ destination in Autumn? (for picking n such) in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Best place in autumn in New Zealand is Central Otago because of the foliage colours. Arrowtown especially. They have an autumn festival...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Recommended Hostel/Inexpensive Hotel in Auckland in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Oaklands Lodge in Oaklands Rd, Mt Eden, is also a good economy option. (No, I have no commercial relationship with them). You have the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Christchurch reality in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Forget the bleaters and bitchers on ex pat sites. The good thing about people like that is that they are not here. ...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 10 days visit in Queenstown with car hire during March 2012 in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Why not do some research for yourself instead of asking others for ideas. Go to Prof. Google and search on terms like "Queenstown",...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called MotorHome or campervan experience in South Island, New Zealand please in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
neverwinter is right on the money, pal. A campervan is a beast to drive. Get a car and stay in campgrounds or hostels....
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Honeymoon help - two weeks in New Zealand in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Listen to the old man who has seen it all and done a lot of it. ...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 4 people, 1mth in NZ - how to get around? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
For one month buying a car is not really an option . . . and I sell cars to tourists. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called NZ in Campervan 6 weeks in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Freedom camping is not outlawed. I wish people would stop saying that. It is, however, highly restricted in many areas. Local councils...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called any recommendation for camper-renting agency in auckland ? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
How long is a piece of string, mate? First - what time of year are you talking about? Right now I have booked rental deals for simple...
7 months ago

- Full Name David Morris
- Email Address drm@visitnz.co.nz
- Country New Zealand
- Website A New Zealand Travel Guide







