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30D trip for a family of 5 with young children (age 6,4,1)

by veennz 09 January 2011

This is our first trip to NZ and below is our itinerary. Please feel free to comment and would love to hear from you guys if the journey…
RE: South Island - 1 week

by Kornspitz 27 December 2010

Check out www.nakedbus.com or http://www.intercity.co.nz/home/route-map/?gclid=CPSHl-HqjKYCFUUYzQodIAgNpg for bus options. Keep in mind…
RE: 23 days in NZ - itinerary much too packed? Pls Help

by LisaMNZ 26 July 2010

Schwoini - now you understand why we have all been saying that 23 days seems a short period of time to see New Zealand! The thing is…
RE: Summer Visit to New Zealand

by sneaker_fish 22 July 2010

I think the activities and your trip itself sound enjoyable but would suggest you are maybe missing a big chunk of really stunning areas…
RE: South Island Winter Road Trip

by fourcornersnz 01 February 2010

+It would almost always be above freezing...You'll need to wrap up warm, but it's not like there is snow on the ground or anything+ Sorry…
RE: itinerary questions, especially fishing kayaking biking hiking winetasting

by fourcornersnz 08 January 2010

Hi Randalina To answer your questions: 1. A few suggested changes to your itinerary: - Pick up your campervan in Picton, not Welli…
RE: Question to any New Zealanders

by fourcornersnz 08 December 2009

Hi Steve I'd also say late February/early March. It's still warm, weather is settled and the summer crowds have mostly gone home! Thre…
RE: my trip to South isalnd NZ

by gazzaw 29 September 2009

Hi, Totally agree with kellanmayasnannie but stop at Tekapo. I assume from your early arrival time that you are not coming from Australia…
RE: need help with South Island road trip

by gazzaw 15 September 2009

Hi, I agree totally with Dominic's plan & there's some excellent suggestions made for slight improvements the best of which is to sub…
RE: New Zealand winter with toddler - Itinary recommendations

by LuvNZ 16 June 2009

The other benefit of following #2's advice is that you will get to go through the Mackenzie region, where you will find many of the country'…
RE: Best New Zealand Ski Resort for beginners

by LuvNZ 17 March 2009

Hi Well, for starters, I assume you're heading to the South Island? That is where you'll find the most skiing options as well as some…
RE: South Island in August with kids

by moneypenny 12 March 2009

Captain, the OP would need a car with chains (and the experience ot drive with them on) if they were to do the West Coast per your suggestio…
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: South Island Advice

by LuvNZ 18 February 2009

Hi So, your preferred destinations dictate that you'll do a loop of the South Island's main attractions: Christchurch>Greymouth>West Coast>…
RE: Queenstown to Christchurch: least winding roads?

by random55 18 January 2009

You aren't going to be completely able to avoid winding roads out of Queenstown - however this route below is the best alternative. Take…
RE: 2-weeks self drive tour in the south island,

by mogqtnz 01 January 2009

I think the night in Te Anau is great. Will make a short hop to Milford the next day. No Need to stay in Milford, nothing to do overnight…
Re: Help Needed with Planning a trip to New Zealand

by vikkinz 28 November 2008

Hi Uaali. Your decision to spend time in the South Island is a wise one - it is ten times more scenic, friendly, adventurous, and laid…
RE: South Island in Mid-December?

by mogqtnz 25 November 2008

Suggested Itinerary for SI: Christchurch - Kaikoura (swim with dolphins etc etc) - Able Tasman National Park - Westpoint - Graymouth…
'Tramping' in NZ next Feb/March - any top tips??

by jumpinginpuddles 18 October 2008

Hi all, Am going to NZ/Oz next year and during my time in NZ i want to cram in lots of 'tramping' as the Kiwis call it! From talking…
Re: 6 Days on South Island New Zealand - what to see?

by Adalheidis 17 March 2008

It is a real shame you have such a short amount of time to spend in a place as lovely as the South Island. Beginning from Chch, I recommend…
Dobson's Pass

by LuvNZ 17 July 2007

Hi. I've never heard of it either. But there is a town called Dobson just east of Greymouth, on the West Coast of the South Island. And…
Travel within New Zealand

by myshkin 14 June 2007

Not planetree, but I can answer the question - the McKenzie Country is to the east of the Alps, Fairlie is at its western edge, with Burkes…
Travel within New Zealand

by JulianNZ 14 June 2007

Definitely fly. If not to Queenstown then to Christchurch and get a bus or shuttle down through the Mackenzie Country to Queentown/Wanaka.…
Travel within New Zealand

by planetree 14 June 2007

I assume you are flying into Auckland. If so you can get a direct flight to Queenstown. Alternatively, you could fly from Auckland to…
How safe is it driving in July?

by eeekk 17 May 2007

The only places I think you could have problems are Central Otago and up through the Mackenzie Country, especially mountain passes like…