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RE: North Island NZ

by LisaMNZ 09 January 2012

anywhere, really. like linfield said even Auckland is fairly relaxed. Coromandel is always a nice trip and it's very relaxed. And…
RE: Weekend Trips from Auckland

by jennirw 16 July 2011

Thanks for the suggestions!! Though eek I've actually been to more places than I even remember - on a temporary visit to NZ a year or…
RE: Weekend Trips from Auckland

by LisaMNZ 14 July 2011

Great Barrier Island if you are happy to pay for the flight. The flights themselves are quite an experience and the island is stunning.…
RE: How should we begin our trip?

by LisaMNZ 01 June 2011

And good surfing to be had at Ahipara (west coast near Kaitaia) but a trek. Just to add, I don't think that Piha would be a great place…
Where to stay in Sydney with small child? What to do?

by 3travelbugs 17 February 2011

Has anyone traveled to Sydney with a small child? We are taking our 3 year old on a "Circle Pacific" trip to Hong Kong, Melbourne, Sydney,…
RE: Where is this place in NZ??

by kereru 12 January 2011

Too late Juraldo, We've agreed it is Mermaid Pool on Great Barrier Island.
RE: New Zealands secret spots

by buckguy 03 December 2010

Great Barrier Island--lots of hiking, beaches, hot springs, not many people and it's a short flight or a ferry ride from Auckland. Bring…
RE: Am I missing out if I don't go to South Island?

by jennirw 30 September 2010

I agree that the South Island is stunning, but by staying on the North Island you can generally avoid the tourist masses. Most places…
RE: Christmas: North Island

by LisaMNZ 03 December 2009

Russel is much MUCH nicer than Paihia, but more difficult to get to and busier. Another option is to go out to Great Barrier Island…
RE: Places to see on the south island, plus I have a car for lift sharing.

by LisaMNZ 05 October 2009

Stewart Island, Queen Charlotte Sound, Heaphy Track (Kahurangi National park generally) especially the western end coming out near Karamea.…
RE: Travel within Australia and New Zealand in 18 Days

by LisaMNZ 26 June 2009

Are you planning to fly queenstown to Nelson? I assume via Wellington? As nice as Abel Tasman is, I'm not sure that I'd fly from Queen…
RE: VISIT

by LisaMNZ 22 June 2009

Yep Wellies is a goodie too. At least there's a bit of space around you though. At Queenstown I feel like a little more shaking around…
RE: october/november auckland

by dominic77 18 March 2009

+then a week at one of the islands in the north...probably great barrier reef+ Assuming you mean Great Barrier Island, it's not really…
RE: Three weeks left in New Zealand, running out of things to do!

by westwood 03 January 2009

#5, its more than possible to see the BEST ( OP's words) of both Islands in 5 weeks. OP, have you considered Rangitoto Island, Great…
Re: Travel partner for 1 week BKK

by Thaigerwan 01 January 2009

My ex Gf used to say the same thing, came from Great Barrier Island. Knew more about Cricket and Rugby than any of my beer swilling macho…
RE: New Zealand Itinerary

by raptoravionics 19 December 2008

Hi, I think renting a car would make you more flexible, because I found bus timings too weird. Also it would be very costly for you to…
RE: Camping/Hitchhiking in New Zealand

by LisaMNZ 23 May 2008

there are SO many walks in NZ that unless you have something specific in mind that you'd like to do (eg walk along the coast near 90 mile…
Re: New Zealand in May- what's it like?

by megha142 25 March 2008

I visited NZ a couple of years ago with my husband. I have to say it was the best experience ever! If you’re going to NZ, you’ve got to…
Re: Flights booked

by megha142 25 March 2008

I visited NZ a couple of years ago with my husband. I have to say it was the best experience ever! If you’re going to NZ, you’ve got to…
RE: 4 week itinerary - advice please!

by LisaMNZ 14 March 2008

I think you'd be fine with the ferry trip to Coromandel. You're mainly in the Waitemamata harbour for the first bit, then in the larger…
RE: Hostel & what to do in Auckland

by LisaMNZ 11 March 2008

Another alternative - take a few days trip out to Great Barrier Island. Fullers run the ferry service so link as per CC's post above.…
RE: Outdoorsy in Aukland

by LisaMNZ 11 February 2008

one suggestion: go out to Great Barrier Island and do all of this stuff there. you can't get much more outdoorsy than GB Island and…
RE: Great Barrier Island - Diving

by larc 27 January 2008

Have you checked to see if there's any divers clubs, and get in contact with the charter people and ask if they know of any marine research…
RE: Great Barrier Island - Diving

by MattinNZ 27 January 2008

Thanks guys. I've only just got my PADI and am a little nervous about going out on my own and it looks as though it's not really the place…
RE: Great Barrier Island - Diving

by larc 27 January 2008

#2 Jilly, it's Great Barrier Island as in the Shaky Isles over yonder and GBI just a little further yonder.