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RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012
by Harry_Ramsden 21 May 2012
Your plan is very good and very well researched. As always, on a time frame, you have to choose some worthy things and leave some others…
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RE: Advice please
by neverwinter 20 May 2012
I would suggest Dunedin but you don't have time. So head up the middle; Queenstown, Lake Tekapo with a peek at Mt Cook, and then on to…
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RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012
by neverwinter 20 May 2012
no offence meant - you were the one who said you didn't have snow experience, but now we know you do know about mountain roads so that's…
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Re: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012
by prodizy 20 May 2012
Hey hereandtherenz, Thanks for the suggestions. I am flying in to Auckland and flying out of Christchurch(tickets already booked).…
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Re: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012
by neverwinter 20 May 2012
This is really just a holiday spent mostly in the car. Also you'll have short days in August, and I am worried that your Indian driving…
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RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012
by hereandtherenz 20 May 2012
As others have said that itinerary is doable but there is a lot of driving. As Callidus points out there is great scenery to see along…
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RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012
by Callidus 19 May 2012
Certainly it is possible to do what you have planned. It appears to be a logical itinerary. However, there is a lot of driving to places,…
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RE: Best route to travel September to march
by kereru 18 May 2012
Agree that the SI looks more beautiful when there is still snow on the mountains. So I'd start from Chch and make my way south eg Aoraki/Mt…
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RE: SUGGESTIONS FOR ITINERARY - SOUTH ISLAND - JULY 2012
by cybermutiny 09 May 2012
So you've got nine days out and about? One possibility is a Southern Route. First day, drive west, spend a day checking out Fjordland…
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RE: Fun things for Kids South Island New Zealand in Summer
by hereandtherenz 08 May 2012
Nelson is another option - including a day trip to see the seals. But might be a bit far out of your way. I think Dunedin has increased…
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Fun things for Kids South Island New Zealand in Summer
by flash1999 07 May 2012
Hi All looking for suggestions and info for a family trip to South Island NZ. My wife and I have a 6 year old son and a 4 year old…
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RE: Two Weeks in New Zealand
by hereandtherenz 03 May 2012
Cycling the Dunedin rail trail might be worth exploring as an option. Or, if you've done Abel Tasman before, you might consider the Queen…
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Re: Itinerary advice - 1 month NZ backpacking solo
by kiwitraveller1t 03 May 2012
Firstly I agree that you are unlikely to do all that travel, eat and get accommodation for $500 a week! New Zealand is not a cheap country…
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Road Trip South Island
by Alex_tasy 24 April 2012
Hi every one. We are 2 french boys ( 23 & 28 years old ). We live in NZ since several months and we want to travel around South Island…
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Blenheim to Franz Josef- 2 route options (need help)
by dcspartan07 18 April 2012
Planning a trip to New Zealand in January, looking for some suggestions on routing for a section of the trip. We'll be spending a day…
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Re: Buget for year
by neverwinter 18 April 2012
sounds good - you should be fine as long as you are sensible regarding the partying, eating out and 'activities'. Cook for yourself most…
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RE: Any good beaches?
by MarkJoy 18 April 2012
There are heaps of pleasant beaches South of Dunedin. (Even at Dunedin where there are three beaches along one loooong stretch of sand.…
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RE: Any good beaches?
by hereandtherenz 08 April 2012
Brrr I am cold just thinking about swimming near Dunedin but I'm a soft North Islander. However it does get hot in Otago in the summer…
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Re: Any good beaches?
by Chiefie 08 April 2012
Thanks for responses.... and establishing when Auckland day is.... So... some good beaches in the north.... what about S.I.? we'll be…
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Re: Solo traveller itinerary - any ideas?
by Pistachio 03 April 2012
I'd recommend the South Island for a wander around, then. Fewer people, smaller cities, in general. If you aren't big on adrenalin…
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Tours or guided trips in late April and early May
by cat818 02 April 2012
Hi, I'm a solo traveler thinking about taking a guided trip in late April/early May. It looks like most of the trips (flying kiwi and…
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RE: Milford Sound: To go, or not to go?
by neverwinter 31 March 2012
#25: Queenstown to Milford is 5 hours. Milford to Te Anau in 1 and a bit hours....wow, I hope you're never on that road when I am. 2 hours…
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RE: Milford Sound: To go, or not to go?
by danordiego 28 March 2012
Milford Sound is stunning regardless of the weather, on clear days it's beautiful, and on rainy days equally as so, due to the cascading…
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RE: Milford Sound: To go, or not to go?
by Harry_Ramsden 27 March 2012
What #22 said. I really think on this timetable Dunedin and the Caitlins are a waste of time spent really enjoying much, much better sights.…
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RE: Milford Sound: To go, or not to go?
by backpackblogger 27 March 2012
The Catlins really aren't that great - especially compared to Fiordland. Quoting myself, "If you've seen lots of rolling farmland in…
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