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RE: North Island for 12 days

by Harry_Ramsden 12 March 2012

Auckland was the least interesting thing we saw in 3 weeks in NZ... However, we enjoyed a day trip to Devonport. A short 15 mninute ferry…
RE: Older woman traveling solo

by rachelioho 08 March 2012

If you go to Whitianga, you should spend two nights there, and go to another lovely spot in the Coromandel for the third night. There…
RE: Older woman traveling solo

by hereandtherenz 08 March 2012

You could consider couchsurfing.org for some of your trip. Would be good way to meet people and most will take some time to show you…
Older woman traveling solo

by jangh115 08 March 2012

Hi, I will be living my dream in September...spending 3 weeks traveling solo in New Zealand....what would you recommend...I will be using…
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.…
North Island Road Trip Route Advice

by cazzyroundtheworld 13 January 2012

So after nearly a year of living in New Zealand I'm finally getting around to doing a bit of travelling! (I did do a northlands trip…
Re: New Year's in New Zealand

by KirstyE 10 November 2011

Hi there, a few points. As you are arriving on the 30th you will need to be very organised to get anywhere outside of Auckland in time…
How to spend a Christmas Night

by rigi 14 October 2011

We'll be travelling from Bay of Islands (Paihia) to Coromandel (Whitianga) on 24th of December and intend to stay on Christmas Night in…
RE: 5 Weeks in the North Island

by newzealandtravel 01 October 2011

Since you are into bush and beach you itin looks impeccable for the time available. An accom. recommendation on the Coromandel Peninsula…
driving times East Cape

by wildsnow 11 September 2011

Hi there, I am planning on travelling from Napier/ Gisborne to Coromandel via East Cape and Bay of Plenty. For a variety of reasons, I…
RE: New Zealand 16 days

by kmcat 03 September 2011

Hi Antonio After driving around the Coromandel Peninsula, perhaps you could stay the night in Whitianga, or press on to Whangamata. These…
Re: Advice on NZ

by neverwinter 31 July 2011

you've got plenty of time and there's no need to rush about - although most people do, why not base yourself in one place, possibly using…
RE: Grocery prices in NZ

by westwood 05 July 2011

Pak n Save cheapest then New World then Countdown. No longer any Woolworths or Foodtowns. New Worlds at Whangamata, Whitianga, Thames.…
Re: How should we begin our trip?

by jessienz 31 May 2011

I agree with the others. Piha isn't one of our best beaches BY FAR. There are some beautiful beaches on the Coromandel coast (as suggested…
RE: How should we begin our trip?

by neverwinter 20 May 2011

Coromandel seconded. For a real get away from it all, look up Black Jack lodge in Kuaotunu, 30 mins from Whitianga. Beautiful flashpackers…
RE: Wellington to Auckland in 6 days?

by Ozziegiraffe 15 March 2011

I did a half-day trip from Whitianga (East coast of Coromandel Peninsula) to Coromandel town and back. It is quite do-able if you allow…
RE: Tongariro Crossing & other things

by kiwitraveller1t 23 November 2010

When you are in Coromandel go to the Driving Creek Potteries and Railway http://www.holidays-in-newzealand.com/driving-creek-railway-and-pot…
RE: Tongariro Crossing & other things

by feminem77 22 November 2010

Coromandel Town is nice. And the area up there is beautiful but all unpaved road... We did it anyway and our little campervan survived.…
RE: 1 Week in New Zealand

by kereru 14 November 2010

You really have picked a bad time - can you relocate to another part of NZ.? The Coromandel peninsula has some nice, almost "off-the-beaten…
RE: Backpacking 2-3 nights on the North Island?

by ChrisB12 09 November 2010

At that time of year I would go somewhere on the coast, either up north (Russell, Opononi) or the Coromandel (Whitianga, Mount Maunganui…
Re: suggest an itinerary

by rstlich 20 October 2010

Karlo, thanks for the good advice and I'm going to take it. I've already done my booking and its two nights in Whitianga. You suggested…
RE: suggest an itinerary

by Karlo 20 October 2010

Are you implying that the Afghani postal system lacks reliable Priority Post? Amazing!! - Seriously, the New Zealand Auto Association…
Re: suggest an itinerary

by rstlich 19 October 2010

I did manage to visit websites for hotel bookings and now only one issue remains: _knowing whether to stay 2 days/nights in the_ _Coromande…
RE: suggest an itinerary

by sneaker_fish 17 October 2010

Which site are you looking at? Auckland (Airport) to Whitianga is about 190km and will take a couple of hours minimum. [Google Maps|ht…
Re: suggest an itinerary

by rstlich 16 October 2010

Thanks for that advice Karlo. I had fortunately read about driving and the standard gear shift was not recommended, so I opted for automati…