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RE: I hate Thai AirAsia

by westwood 31 May 2012

I've flown with them before they started doing seat allocations. Asians have no concept of queuing so it was a matter of having sticky…
Re: Honeymoon - July - Duration:7-10 days - What to see/do

by lagoon 30 May 2012

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…
RE: South or North Island September

by kereru 29 May 2012

Without knowing your budget it is hard to say whether to recommend renting a car or using public transport. One option is to fly to somewhe…
RE: Tramping in mid September Suggestions

by NZAdventurer 29 May 2012

Do you currently have plans to visit the Milford Sound? If not, be sure to go there. There are lots of treks around Christchurch. The…
Mid-July South Island Trip Plan. Please kindly offer ANY suggestions =)

by christyhrw 27 May 2012

We're a group of 6, plan to drive all the way down from Christchurch on 10th July, then return to Christchurch and head home on 18th July.…
Returning to the first country I ever visited.

by timalex 26 May 2012

It was October 1993 when I arrived in New Zealand and roamed about for 4 months (I overstayed my visa). Before this, I was living in Seattle…
RE: 16-night trip to New Zealand covering both islands - updated itinerary

by neverwinter 25 May 2012

new itinerary looks much better; time to see things as well as driving. You can never assume that roads won't be closed but the odds of…
RE: 16-night trip to New Zealand covering both islands - updated itinerary

by prodizy 25 May 2012

Other option is I can do the trip anti-clock wise from Christchurch. Christchurch -> Arthur's pass settlement -> Hokitika/glaciers ->…
RE: 16-night trip to New Zealand covering both islands - updated itinerary

by prodizy 25 May 2012

Hey neverwinter, How about the following completely different itinerary. 17th night - arrival at Auckland 18th - explore auckland 19…
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: I need a spreadsheet.

by Kneazle 23 May 2012

I see a trip to either Australia or Christchurch in my future! soon as you know when you'll be in Christchurch I'll start looking for…
16-night trip to New Zealand covering both islands - updated itinerary

by prodizy 22 May 2012

Continuing from the earlier post(http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2202623), with the valuable inputs from you…
RE: I need a spreadsheet.

by sneaker_fish 22 May 2012

are you going to be just in Christchurch soul? or going further?
RE: I need a spreadsheet.

by sneaker_fish 22 May 2012

Tallorangegiraffe is in Christchurch! Unfortunately, I'd love to come visit (hmmm...PISSUP!) but there is not a chance in hell I am going…
RE: I need a spreadsheet.

by SoulCurry 22 May 2012

Heh. I'm *also* going to Christchurch fora week :D
RE: 10 day South Island

by Harry_Ramsden 22 May 2012

- Would it take 5 hours to get from Christchurch to Hokitika? It's 250 klms and Google maps says that's about 3 and a half hours. But…
RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by hereandtherenz 22 May 2012

You said that you wanted to see some thermal stuff, and it is worth seeing. So I would stick with your original plan and see Rotorua…
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…
10 day South Island

by ashleahannah 21 May 2012

New Zealand! Arrive Christ church 14:50 252 km 1 night Hokitika 30th 136 km 2 Franz josef 1st and 2nd (head to the glaciers …
RE: Are backpacker buses worth it? (ex. Stray, Kiwi Experience)

by fowler9 21 May 2012

#15 Not sure mate, we used Inter City and certainly between Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound and the Glaciers…
RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by Harry_Ramsden 21 May 2012

Your plan is very good and very well researched. As always, on a time frame, you have to choose some worthy things and leave some others…
RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by neverwinter 20 May 2012

no offence meant - you were the one who said you didn't have snow experience, but now we know you do know about mountain roads so that's…
Re: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by prodizy 20 May 2012

Hey hereandtherenz, Thanks for the suggestions. I am flying in to Auckland and flying out of Christchurch(tickets already booked).…
Re: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by neverwinter 20 May 2012

This is really just a holiday spent mostly in the car. Also you'll have short days in August, and I am worried that your Indian driving…
RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by hereandtherenz 20 May 2012

As others have said that itinerary is doable but there is a lot of driving. As Callidus points out there is great scenery to see along…