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RE: Mid-July South Island Trip Plan. Please kindly offer ANY suggestions =)

by NZAdventurer 27 May 2012

I am also surprised that you are not going to the Milford Sound - please add that to your tour, you will love it! I would also suggest…
RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by Harry_Ramsden 22 May 2012

yes, you could go 22nd -- Wellington-ferry-Picton- Kaikoura 23rd -- Kaikoura-Hanmer Springs 24th -- Hanmer Springs-Glaciers It's a 5…
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: Fun things for Kids South Island New Zealand in Summer

by DJRA 08 May 2012

Whale watching - Kaikoura / Hamner Springs Thermal Spa / Flying Fox zip lines, swimming in rivers / Helicopter on to the Franz Joseph…
Road Trip South Island

by Alex_tasy 24 April 2012

Hi every one. We are 2 french boys ( 23 & 28 years old ). We live in NZ since several months and we want to travel around South Island…
RE: Blenheim to Franz Josef- 2 route options (need help)

by hereandtherenz 19 April 2012

We did the Molesworth Rd (the Acheron Rd) in a little station wagon. The road was fine - 'adventure' drive I guess, but I didn't find…
RE: Blenheim to Franz Josef- 2 route options (need help)

by hereandtherenz 19 April 2012

Or... From Blenheim drive through the Molesworth Station and spend the night in Hanmer Springs. Then drive over the Lewis Pass to the…
RE: Itinerary Help - Australia & NZ

by Harry_Ramsden 12 April 2012

1. Yes, you must book the Sydney bit and book it now. New Year's eve is the single busiest day of the year for Sydney hotels and many…
RE: crossing South Island (east to west) - mid-April

by hereandtherenz 02 April 2012

Nelson, Blenheim, Golden Bay, Marlborough areas will give you something different from home. Visit some vineyards; walk/kayak in Abel…
Kaikora to Franz Josef or from christchurch

by cooperpug 10 March 2012

hi, Coming to NZ in July with the family in july. Just starting to work on itinerary. Was coming across ferry to Picton, going down west…
RE: NZ for 2 weeks in November

by kiakaha7 05 March 2012

Definitely need a camper! PhiMeow has recommended a good loop. If you still have a couple of days left by the time you get around to…
RE: Suggestions for things to see/do

by neverwinter 27 February 2012

I would suggest fly into and out of Queenstown, and do a few days up and down the West coast to the glaciers if you get the weather. Your…
RE: Suggested Driving Itinerary Te anau - Kaikoura

by LisaMNZ 25 January 2012

waiting to see what the weather's like is a good idea. If it were my choice, and I hadn't already spent time on the west coast of the…
RE: South Island in June/July -- itinerary check and general advice

by Fabja190 08 January 2012

I live in NZ and think this would definitely be possible albeit slightly rushed. There are certainly things you could do to reduce the…
RE: Working in retail

by Captain_Courageous 15 December 2011

No shop person has ever said, "Yair" to me. It's usually, "Can I help you?" Although technically that should be "May I help you?" The…
Bes way to get to and from Picton to Nelson then...

by amunoz76 16 November 2011

I'm arriving in Picton on the ferry on Sunday, Dec 17th and I want to get to Nelson and then from Hanmer Springs by the 23rd. I was hoping…
Re: 31 DAYS - MOTORHOME WITH HUBBY AND 9 MTH OLD AND 24 MTH OLD.

by kiwitraveller1t 09 November 2011

Have a look at [http://www.holidays-in-newzealand.com/south-island-holiday-itinerary.html ] for some itinerary suggestions. You can…
RE: New Zealand - mid to end Nov (18 days)

by DangerousBiz 04 November 2011

If you want to focus on roughly 8 cities/areas, here would be my suggestion: North Island: Paihia (so you can explore Northland) Auck…
RE: cycle tour in new zealand

by iviehoff 19 October 2011

Given where you are starting, I would not miss the Rainbow Road from St Arnaud to Hanmer Springs (needs an overnight camp on the way),…
House sitting available or potential swap

by miccee 08 October 2011

Hi All We are going to be in New York this December onwards and are hoping to find a house sitting assignment in or close to Manhattan…
HI and Help Please

by stadimiri 02 October 2011

Hi guys Thanks to you guys we had a wonderful safari holiday in Kenya. we are 6 people who have now planned to visit and see great New…
RE: Solo travel in NZ over Christmas and New Year

by Jude08 21 September 2011

You could also think about Stray, I've no idea what it's like, but might be worth having a look at. However it's really easy to travel…
Re: South Island in December - Itinerary Advice

by neverwinter 13 September 2011

sounds fun - comments interspersed. 11th Dec - Arrive in Christchurch in afternoon. Stay with a friend. 12th Dec - Drive to Hanmer Spr…
South Island in December - Itinerary Advice

by flicky123 12 September 2011

Hi Everyone My partner and I will be spending 11 days on the South Island of New Zealand this December and were wondering if any of your…
Re: Christchurch NZ - share your stories and updates

by kiwiboys 28 August 2011

Fir Kids Botanic Gardens Clip and Climb climbing wall, Chipmumks indoor playgorund Air force Museum antarctic Centre Spencer park Han…