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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: Christchurch NZ – sharing your stories and updates

by Kerryc1966 09 February 2012

I would like to update you on Christchurch as a Christchurch person living and working on the outskirts of the red zone which I walk around…
RE: Christchurch NZ - share your stories and updates

by kiwiboys 28 August 2011

Christchurch is surviing well, we live here and have for over 40 years! Punting is going again as are the canoes on the river by the antigu…
RE: Christchurch NZ - share your stories and updates

by sneaker_fish 29 June 2011

Actually re Lyttelton, there's been a bit in the media about the Lyttelton timebank and how that has contributed to rebuilding it. You…
RE: Christchurch NZ - share your stories and updates

by redwhitewine 28 June 2011

Music scene has died as surviving pubs do not need music now, the floorspace is used by people drinking. A few good restaurants with…
RE: Christchurch

by redwhitewine 05 April 2011

Westwood, I have worked on and off in Christchurch since September earthquake. What the business's want is people to come and stay. As…
RE: Christchurch

by redwhitewine 04 April 2011

I would stay, and go and get as close to the cdb to check out the damage, then head over to Lyttleton for a look, before heading off.…
RE: Christchurch update

by LisaMNZ 21 March 2011

lovely. It's Lyttleton btw.
Re: Bad Experience Chatham Islands

by dalefisherman 06 March 2011

Hi Westwood and Koalas Rule, Many thanks for your feedback. True, the Christchurch earthquake is a terrible disaster and there will be…
Re: 6.3 earthquake in Christchurch, NZ

by Errol 02 March 2011

In case you missed it, LP has a page of information for travellers in NZ, or considering travel to NZ. It lives [here|http://inside-digita…
Re: Another earthquake in Christchurch.

by lynnekeys 22 February 2011

Here in Cambodia the Australian international news is covering it almost exclusively and our NZ host is crying and chain-smoking and has…
Re: Christchurch - Reasonable Hotel & Transport Advice

by neverwinter 02 February 2011

can't really comment on hotels as have only stayed in backpackers. I know that Stonehurst rents motel units and they are just a couple…
RE: Day trips/ things to do

by ianw6705 06 January 2011

Larnach Castle (Otago Peninsula) is pretty good - just going around the grounds is fine ... a cheaper option than a tour inside the house.…
Re: Day trips/ things to do

by francokiwi 06 January 2011

Larnach castle is a awesome place to visit but unsure about olveston house. Dunedins port is also not in the centre of the city so getting…
RE: need help on 9 days new zealand driving trip

by naturerover 02 January 2011

Thank you,Kereru, Neverwinter. Thank you for your thoughtful and helpful information. I worked out a tentative itineray based on some…
RE: 23 days in NZ - itinerary much too packed? Pls Help

by tch7 25 July 2010

You'll be pretty rushed to do all that. Day 10 & 20 are definitely too much. Day 10: Go Wellington to Picton, stay a night. Lots of…
RE: Christmas in Christchurch (or surrounding area)

by moneypenny 02 July 2010

Christchurch kinda shuts down at Christmas, but there are still some super things to do/see: Art Centre Markets Antarctic Centre Willow…
RE: How long in Christchurch

by cazzyroundtheworld 21 April 2010

Thanks for all the advice guys - its made my life a lot easier and my mind is feeling a lot less muddled! I think you are right in saying…
RE: How long in Christchurch

by ianw6705 19 April 2010

A week in Christchurch is a long time ... it is a perfectly pleasant but conservative city, that you can see the highlights of in a day,…
RE: 16 day South Island driving itinerary

by ianw6705 31 January 2010

I think you are definitely spending too long in CHC at the start. Perfectly pleasant city, and some of its nearby attractions are great…
RE: Is this realistic itenerary or am I just being crazy

by kiwi_shazza 25 January 2010

I'm exhausted just looking at it! The roads are ok but many are winding and hilly, so it can take longer than it looks on a map. NZ drives…
RE: what to do in Christchurch

by ianw6705 11 December 2009

Also the Port Hills, Sumner Beach, Lyttleton. In the city, the Arts Centre is good (in fact the whole arts precinct around Worcester St…
RE: backpacker accommodations

by ianw6705 15 November 2009

I think two nights (one full day) is sufficient for the city, however, if you drive straight from Oamaru > CHC (less scenic route), you…
RE: NZ South Island 2 week itinerary

by aaronh001 21 October 2009

I have decided to ditch a day in Wanaka and add a stop in Mt Cook. I'll probably hang on to the car an extra day in Christchurch as well…
RE: NZ South Island 2 week itinerary

by ianw6705 17 October 2009

I would also wonder what you will "do" in Wanaka for two full days and three nights - and in more general terms, I think you could be…