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RE: I need a spreadsheet.

by LisaMNZ 24 May 2012

cool. I'm going to email those of you I have email addresses for and PM the others. I'm liking myshkin's suggestion of Akaroa - could…
RE: I need a spreadsheet.

by myshkin 24 May 2012

The Christchurch pissup could be in Akaroa - they're pretty safe from quakes there, it is nice and is not far from ChCh.
Re: 10 day South Island

by neverwinter 21 May 2012

Let's have a look: Arrive Christ church 14:50 252 km ****five hours driving after picking up your hire car. Suggest breaking the jour…
RE: Best route to travel September to march

by kereru 18 May 2012

Agree that the SI looks more beautiful when there is still snow on the mountains. So I'd start from Chch and make my way south eg Aoraki/Mt…
Re: Christchurch NZ – sharing your stories and updates

by lagoon 30 April 2012

Just back from a visit to Christchurch. I admire the resilience and pluck of the city's residents getting on with life and their future.…
Re: Christchurch NZ – sharing your stories and updates

by austengirl 24 April 2012

We were in Christchurch for five days at the end of March. Our hostel had just reopened following post-earthquake renovations. The Revival…
RE: One day to kill around Christchurch - where to go?

by neverwinter 10 April 2012

I read it as they wanted something to do on the afternoon of the 23rd, possibly a misunderstanding. I quite liked Akaroa and think it…
RE: One day to kill around Christchurch - where to go?

by westwood 09 April 2012

They say they're going shopping 23rd, rafting 25th and want something inbetween. Hence my suggestion of Akaroa. If your campervan is self…
Re: One day to kill around Christchurch - where to go?

by neverwinter 09 April 2012

Akaroa is a pretty spot but it is a twisty 90 minutes from Christchurch, long way for half an afternoon. How about out to Sumner or up…
RE: One day to kill around Christchurch - where to go?

by westwood 09 April 2012

Akaroa makes for a good days outing. Last year, I got a cheap flight to Christchurch and back to Auckland so went down for a day. Hired…
One day to kill around Christchurch - where to go?

by pepfcb 09 April 2012

Hey there we will be collecting our campervan on the 23rd in Christchurch and are booked in Rangitata for a rafting trip on the 25th.…
RE: swimming with dolphins - New Zealand - April

by vcinbc 01 April 2012

Thanks for all info. Good to know that the Hector's dolphins might be more shy. We've booked a nature cruise in Akaroa to see them,…
RE: travel in New Zealand in early May

by hereandtherenz 15 March 2012

Both Islands have plenty of outdoorsy stuff to do. Small town charm might be found in Cambridge, Akaroa and Arrowtown (all very touristy…
RE: NZ for 2 weeks in November

by PhiMeow 05 March 2012

Two thumbs up for the south island! As #1 says, do 1 now and 1 next time. Lots of cheap flight to noo ziland and the Aussie dollar is…
RE: Where to swim wiht dolphins ?

by Astute_Frog387 25 February 2012

Suggest you have a read of the options yourself, so you can get an idea of what each experience offers: For Akaroa - [Blackcat Cruises|ht…
RE: Where to swim wiht dolphins ?

by kereru 23 February 2012

In Kaikoura there will be dozens of dolphins, if not more. In Akaroa the dolphins are fewer & smaller.
Re: Christchurch NZ – sharing your stories and updates

by jc_traveller 23 February 2012

I was in Christchurch a couple of weekends ago for a family event. We were based in Methven, which is a small ski town about 40 minutes…
RE: Where to swim wiht dolphins ?

by LisaMNZ 22 February 2012

Nina, I think you're taking koala too seriously. We are all talking about swimming in the sea. I don't see anything wrong with swimmin…
RE: Where to swim wiht dolphins ?

by LisaMNZ 21 February 2012

I don't think I'd do it at the BoI, nor at Tauranga, TBH. But Kaikoura and Akaroa are both special for different reasons; in kaikoura…
Where to swim wiht dolphins ?

by nina25 21 February 2012

Hi, I would really like to swim with dolphins in NZ. I`ve read in the LP that it is possilbe in some locations like on the south island…
RE: South Island Short Stay Itinerary Help!

by LisaMNZ 20 February 2012

yep what callidus said. And there are plenty of shops open in Chch btw. Just not in the city centre. neverwinter has your itnerary…
Intercity Flexipass

by Jennahmafur 14 February 2012

I am leaving NZ in a few days and still have 24 hours 20 mins left on my flexipass. Intercity is a really reliable way to travel around…
Re: Christchurch NZ – sharing your stories and updates

by Errol 10 January 2012

The Chch update [thread|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2074874&start=0&limit=1000] that we started last year…
Re: Fabulous Backpacking!

by neverwinter 08 December 2011

for me it was always Christchurch - beautiful gardens and historic streets, lots to do but not so big that you couldn't park in a peaceful…
Re: Christchurch NZ - share your stories and updates

by LiteLicks 06 December 2011

The city doesn't have much going for it at the moment but if you look you can find some great things still happening- most were underground…