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RE: Christchurch reality

by newzealandtravel 25 November 2011

Forget the bleaters and bitchers on ex pat sites. The good thing about people like that is that they are not here. I visit CHC regularl…
RE: Advice Needed - Do I still go to NZ?

by sneaker_fish 22 February 2011

I don't think it's too soon for you to ask this question. After all, you leave in 2 weeks so it's quite urgent. *i don't think you should…
RE: Advice needed either fly to Auckand or Christchurch?

by jimmysmith 17 February 2011

There's plenty of farm jobs in the Canterbury region, particularly milking-so it means some early starts. Many of the jobs come with accommo…
RE: Ski Season......

by fourcornersnz 06 January 2010

Hey there Yip, Queenstown is defintely at the top of most people's skiing/snowboarding list. It's a resort town, and the ski areas (there…
RE: Marlborough Wineries

by uenuku 07 September 2009

Actually you asked 3 things 1) Does Cloudy Bay let you taste anything interesting or are we better off just going to a bottle shop? …
RE: Marlborough Wineries

by uenuku 06 September 2009

There are a significant number of vineyards around Blenheim within a short distance of each other, that you would really enjoy, none that…
Re: Winter Itinary Help Needed

by westwood 21 July 2009

[Rugby Calendar|files.allblacks.com/comms/AirNZCup-2009.pdf] Aug 29 Heartland draw. Pool A: West Coast v Wairarapa Bush, Greymouth;…
RE: Skiing in Nz - in sept/oct - stopping in a campervan

by LuvNZ 23 February 2009

Hi Dave As #1 says, you definitely want to start in Christchurch. You could start near to Christchurch at Mt Hutt, staying in Methven…
Re: Music Festivals?

by sneeble 30 September 2008

There is a reasonable amount of folky stuff going on, very low key acoustic. Prima Donna behaviour is frowned upon so the starring acts…
Where best for wine tasting?

by Callidus 05 November 2007

I buy excellent whites and lighter reds from the cellar door in the Wairarapa, Hawkes Bay and Gisborne. Sometimes in North Canterbury…
7 days in the South Island

by becsclay 26 October 2007

I'd probably skip Te Anau and Milford - its a long way to go when you only have a week in the South Island - choose either the West Coast…
South Island driving route advice

by greymanu 26 October 2007

Going purely on the criteria of most scenic, I would say go the inland route. Treeferret makes a valid point in that you will have seen…