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Re: Best NZ destination in Autumn? (for picking n such)

by newzealandtravel 16 February 2012

Best place in autumn in New Zealand is Central Otago because of the foliage colours. Arrowtown especially. They have an autumn festival…
RE: Camping in NZ

by Natisyahu 10 February 2012

There is a great place in Central Otago near a place called Clyde, called Fraiser Domain. In the peak season, summer (people doing fruit…
RE: Where is it easier to find a job in NZ (if you got a working holiday visa)?

by Natisyahu 10 February 2012

I was staying with a friend in Marborough while I worked in the vineyards, so I didn't need to pay for accommodation, just food. I got…
Re: Help Me Decide My South Island Itinerary

by neverwinter 30 December 2011

I've interspersed driving times and what to see to help you decide. I also prefer no 2. Blenheim (2 nights) - We have already booked…
Help Me Decide My South Island Itinerary

by greenbored 29 December 2011

My wife and I are meeting her parents in Wellington in February, spending a couple nights there and then taking the ferry down to Picton.…
RE: 10 days visit in Queenstown with car hire during March 2012

by newzealandtravel 18 November 2011

Why not do some research for yourself instead of asking others for ideas. Go to Prof. Google and search on terms like "Queenstown", ""Milfo…
Re: New Zealand- 3 month trip

by craighall 08 November 2011

Central Otago - Cromwell area for fruit picking. Height of summer for cherries (January-Feb) and then apples around Feb-April.
RE: Wild Pig

by MarkJoy 28 October 2011

I've had wild boar, many years ago. They live in the bush in NZ, people go out to hunt them. Can be hard and sometimes dangerous. The…
RE: New Zealand south island for x'mas & new year

by midlifetravel 18 October 2011

Have you confirmed that any vineyards are open Xmas Day are open? Or any bicycle hire places for that matter? If that's the only reason…
Working in Blenheim - vineyards

by Rove 11 October 2011

I've had a great time wandering and working in NZ, extending my time by working here and there before moving on. I thought to post a…
RE: New Zealand food

by sneaker_fish 26 September 2011

nah, imagine sperm under a microscope. Then, they become food sized. I admit, I hate them. Oooh oooh oooh I do like oysters though.…
RE: 6 days to see The South Island in early November 2011

by sneaker_fish 26 September 2011

+so wine tasting is not a priority if we end up flying into and out of Queenstown+ One doesn't preclude the other at all unless you are…
RE: New Zealand Trip

by newzealandtravel 12 August 2011

I'd stay less time near Abel Tas and more time on the road to Dunedin. But it depends on what you want to do. If you are walking the…
Re: Marlborough to Queenstown Itinerary...thoughts?

by newzealandtravel 10 August 2011

First question: Why two nights in Blenheim? If you are serious wine buffs, sure. I note that you are into food and wine, but there are…
RE: NZ in September with an 11-months-old kid?

by jimjam 01 June 2011

Hi, September/October will definitely be too cold to be camping in a tent. It is only just out of winter - a lot of places will be having…
RE: South Island in May

by skiwiana 30 April 2011

Queenstown is beautiful, I would recommend spending at least one night there (go up the gondola to admire the incredible views). Personally…
Re: The Forgotten Treasure: BERGAMA

by whitevan 10 March 2011

Hi We visited Bergama in our van in midwinter and spent the night there parked on the street. We loved the historic site, especially the…
RE: Travelling with baby in August and September. How's the weather?

by kereru 16 February 2011

NZ spans a long 3000 Km - think Seattle to California so climate will vary enormously from one end to the other. August can be very dry…
RE: When is it the best in Autumn (South Island NZ)

by jscnz 27 January 2011

Suggest you travel through Central Otago - from Queenstown towards the coast eg Alexandra, Cromwell, St Bathans if you are in search of…
RE: South NZ-1 week

by stevetess 07 January 2011

You seem to be keen on the wine tour in Blenheim. Marlborough makes the most wine in NZ but not necessarily the best or nicest place…
Re: Canadian looking for relief teaching in Dunedin, NZ

by Transcontinental 18 December 2010

I suggest that if you have not already done so, first access the Ministry of Education website http://www.teachnz.govt.nz/overseas-trained-t…
Re: HELP! South Island Itinerary

by lovequeenstown 13 December 2010

Hi there - I wouldn't stress too much regarding camp sites there are usually always options :-) What I would suggest is dropping Dunedin…
RE: 25 days in a campervan in NZ..... what are the MUST sees?

by whitevan 13 December 2010

If you like wildlife you could go whale watching at Kaikoura which is on the east coast of the South Island, see royal albatrosses, yellow…
RE: New Zealand in January

by yarmoss 29 November 2010

Its suposed to be a warmer summer then normal this year so expect temperatures in the mid 20s for most places and highs in the low 30s…
Re: New Zealands secret spots

by djcdjc 21 November 2010

I'm a south island fan myself (having grown up in the deepest south). The Hump Ridge near Tuatapere, or drive into Huarake Lake (not…