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RE: Any good beaches?

by mince_hilaire 11 April 2012

Oop north: Hahei in the coromandel Opito Bay also in the coromandel (my fave in NZ) Whatuwhiwhi - panicky walk along the old footbridge,…
RE: North Island Road Trip Route Advice

by lagoon 13 January 2012

Hi, This is a standard route, put out by a reputable NZ site. Another useful site to review driving times and distances is www.aatravel.…
RE: 4 days near Auckland in September - Coromandel?

by neverwinter 16 September 2011

Coromandel; stay at Black Jack's backpackers at Kuaotunu for your hiking and kayaking. Then move to Hahei for hot water beach, Cathedral…
RE: advice on Auckland/Northland /coramandel area

by mkel040 05 March 2011

I'm not sure about hostels on the Coromandel, but I'd absolutely recommend stayin in Hahei if you go. - It's a beautiful town, and right…
RE: best time to travel to nz - late October vs mid December 2010?

by Harry_Ramsden 29 July 2010

Niki - in response to your PM with specifc information regarding toddlers: - I'd really recommend some of the holiday parks for accommoda…
RE: Summer Visit to New Zealand

by Harry_Ramsden 23 July 2010

Unfortunately, all these area require a big diversion - milford is a 5 hour drive each way in and out. The glaciers could be missed given…
RE: nz winter 2010

by Harry_Ramsden 04 June 2010

I would choose Coromandel for 2 reasons - Bay of Islands is a very big drive, and Coromandel is, IMHO, a more scenic location, especially…
RE: Whitianga or Tairua on Coromandel Peninsula ???

by LisaMNZ 17 February 2010

I have also been to cathedral cove and HWB when both were close to empty. 5th march it should be pretty quiet. Definitely Whitianga…
RE: Whitianga or Tairua on Coromandel Peninsula ???

by Harry_Ramsden 16 February 2010

We skipped Whitianga and stayed at Hot Water Beach itself in this lovely old beach house - http://www.holidayhouses.co.nz/properties/12677.a…
RE: Otago Peninsula or The Catlins?

by bowles4455 27 October 2009

sneaker_fish - yes New Zealand is good like that. We are quite adverse to big hordes of people. So this is a perfect country for us. …
RE: Places to see on the south island, plus I have a car for lift sharing.

by CtheWorldForFun 10 October 2009

Try White's Beach. East of Blenheim. If you have a tent, you can camp there. If in Nelson. Pay the dollars and visit the WOW museum.…
RE: Camper Van or Tents or Hostels

by tomtheninja 06 August 2009

you could also get a Spaceship - its a car/van thats been converted into a sleeper at the back. Generally backpackers cost you around…
Re: New Zealand - things to miss out?

by mumsie 16 July 2009

two good marine reserves for snorkling are goat island (near warkworth, north of auckland) - if you are heading up to the bay of islands…
RE: 5 Days to discover Coromandel Peninsula by car!

by kirder 04 March 2009

Not sure about camping options but definitely try to see:- Cathedral Cove, Hahei, Hot Water Beach... I understand there a few good day…
RE: 5 Days to discover Coromandel Peninsula by car!

by ianw6705 20 February 2009

Have you looked at a guidebook yet, by any chance? Here is a [mud-map|http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Thames,+Waikato,+N…
RE: Coromandel OR bay of islands???? with 21 month old toddlers!

by ianw6705 06 February 2009

I recall the Anchorage Motel - we stayed just up the road in January. I think it looked pretty ordinary really - here is a [Google Streetvie…
RE: Camping in the Coromandel

by ianw6705 05 February 2009

Holiday parks in New Zealand (and Australia) are more like KOA and other commercial camping grounds in America ... for the equivalent…
RE: Camping in the Coromandel

by ianw6705 05 February 2009

Bit hard to decide what to suggest, without knowing what you found a problem with the Bay of Islands campground - too commercial, too…
Re: New Zealand Day Hikes

by kainui2 16 November 2008

There are hundreds of possibilities - check out: Department of Conservation (DoC) website; and when you get here - local information centres…
RE: 4 days in New Zealand - 20-24 May 2008 - any help appreciated!

by katewalker 08 February 2008

+Wrong country for Cape Yorke!!! Here's hoping you really mean Cape Reinga!!!+ LOL! Sorry, ignore me!! Yes I did mean Cape Reinga. …
RE: north island info

by Captain_Courageous 05 February 2008

For what it's worth, I'd be looking at Napier, 1 night, Gisborne 1 night (be sure to watch the sunrise as it's the first place to see…
RE: north island info

by Booty 04 February 2008

I'd head up the east coast. Hawkes Bay has great vineyards and Napier is a pretty place. Then go to Tologa Bay, just Nth of Gisbourne…
beaches and camping

by jojoanna 17 September 2007

Anywhere in the top-half of the North Island. Seriously, there are some gorgeous beaches. Getting into school holiday time (after mid-Dec)…
CHRISTMAS??coromandel or bay of islands

by jojoanna 17 September 2007

Hi there

Traffic in Auckland will be horrendous on the 23rd December, and the same with returning to Auckland on the 29th. You…
Road Safety

by CtheWorldForFun 18 August 2007

Sorry for the delay anncarol. Benn busy! Good views.....on Coromandel, campsite at Hahei. Ask for one of the seaview pitches. Book…