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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…
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.…
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…
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: 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: Advice please

by neverwinter 20 May 2012

I would suggest Dunedin but you don't have time. So head up the middle; Queenstown, Lake Tekapo with a peek at Mt Cook, and then on to…
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: New Zealand Solo 3 weeks, N to S --> worth it?

by neverwinter 14 May 2012

Sunshinegirl must be a travel agent because she hasn't read the requirements; OP is in Auckland for four weeks and doesn't need a hotel…
RE: Itinerary advice - 1 month NZ backpacking solo

by charleli 03 May 2012

Thank you kiwitraveller for your detailed response! Again, my budget can be stretched a bit, and I hope couchsurfing/car sharing will…
Re: Itinerary advice - 1 month NZ backpacking solo

by kiwitraveller1t 03 May 2012

Firstly I agree that you are unlikely to do all that travel, eat and get accommodation for $500 a week! New Zealand is not a cheap country…
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: Milford Sound: To go, or not to go?

by empathy 15 April 2012

Hi everyone! Just thought you would all like to know about our awesome trip to the South Island. We went with itinerary 7A (above) and…
RE: 1 week driving South Island (arrive/depart Chch)

by hereandtherenz 31 March 2012

Flight time from Melbourne isn't too bad so they could pick up the camper and hit the road straight away without spending any nights in…
RE: Milford Sound: To go, or not to go?

by danordiego 28 March 2012

Milford Sound is stunning regardless of the weather, on clear days it's beautiful, and on rainy days equally as so, due to the cascading…
Campervan/Car travel companion wanted - April 21st-May 12th or part thereof

by GirlScoutFWB 17 March 2012

Hello all, I am looking for travel companions who are interested renting a car/campervan to explore the South Island for about three…
RE: 6 - 15 April, South Island with toddler

by LisaMNZ 15 March 2012

day 1 (6/4) arriving at Christchurch from Sydney in the afternoon. pick up the campervan, stay overnight near christchurch. +depending…
Re: 6 - 15 April, South Island with toddler

by neverwinter 14 March 2012

yes, it is too much driving, especially for your toddler who is going to be bored screaming. Also no weather contingency. And it will…
6 - 15 April, South Island with toddler

by charadez 14 March 2012

Hi We're going to spend 10 days in south island from 6/4 to 15/4. 2 adults with a 2 yr old toddler. have rented a campervan. Here's…
RE: 7 day itinerary South Island, New Zealand. How does this look?

by kereru 11 March 2012

It is a pity you didn't ask before booking your flights as you could have saved heaps f money by doing a one way trip from QTN to Chch…
RE: 9 days in the South Island; What to do?

by galumphant 09 March 2012

You can try Christchurch-->Lake Tekapo-->Queenstown-->Dunedin. Between Christchurch and Queenstown you can take the bus (you'll get to…
Re: NZ for 2 weeks in November

by sunshinegirlnz 06 March 2012

It takes 2 weeks to effectively see S. Island alone! Go to Tasman area - Golden Bay - Try flying or bring your MTB http://goldenbayflights.c…
RE: South Island 9 days Itinerary

by danordiego 27 February 2012

Your Wednesday is slightly flawed, there isn't enough to do between Tekapo and Queenstown unless you go via Mount Cook to take all day…
RE: South Island 9 days Itinerary

by LisaMNZ 26 February 2012

I agree - 45 mins or so between the Mt Cook +turnoff+ and Lake Tekapo. Having driven it a few weeks ago. Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook itself…
RE: South Island 9 days Itinerary

by azraaibaharin 23 February 2012

Or should i just skip Mt Cook and head straight to Queenstown from Lake Tekapo?