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RE: Travelling In New Zealand with children over Christmas 2012

by Harry_Ramsden 16 March 2012

If you click the links below, you will see we did pretty much what you are planning, and loved it (with girls then aged 14 and 11). The…
RE: Travelling In New Zealand with children over Christmas 2012

by hereandtherenz 15 March 2012

That time of year is prime holiday season in NZ (think Europe in August) so it's great that you are planning early. Queenstown, Te…
Travelling In New Zealand with children over Christmas 2012

by jabsnorris 15 March 2012

Hi, If anyone could help us with our route it would be great! Our itinerary so far is (just on paper at this stage) Friday 14th De…
RE: South Island 9 days Itinerary

by LisaMNZ 26 February 2012

I agree - 45 mins or so between the Mt Cook +turnoff+ and Lake Tekapo. Having driven it a few weeks ago. Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook itself…
RE: New Zealand in October.......

by danordiego 08 February 2012

From Dunedin head south to the Catlins, spend a day or two there, then cut across the country towards Te Anau and Milford, back to Te…
RE: Suggested Driving Itinerary Te anau - Kaikoura

by Callidus 25 January 2012

There are 2 basic options. (1) Go from Te Anau through Queenstown, Wanaka, the Haast Pass and up the West Coast to Westport. From there,…
Re: Self Drive Trip to NZ South Island

by danordiego 23 January 2012

CHCH to Dunedin, that’s a reasonably big drive – you could stay in Oamaru which is about an hour shy of Dunedin, and has some amazing…
RE: Transportation from Airport

by danordiego 23 January 2012

http://freeindependenttravel.blogspot.com/ there's a good piece on that blog about Oamaru. In regards to Dunedin airport, there are a…
Transportation from Airport

by jrw11 22 January 2012

We are arriving and departing from Dunedin in late February into March. What are the options to get to and from the airport into Dunedin?…
RE: Help with 2 week South Island Itinerary -- late August 2012

by newzealand2012 16 January 2012

Awesome advice, again! Thanks so much for taking the time to review this in such helpful detail! Great tips -- especially on where to…
RE: Help with 2 week South Island Itinerary -- late August 2012

by neverwinter 16 January 2012

looks better - let's have another look: Day 1 – arrive Queenstown Day 2 – drive to Glencorchy early, do the Routeburn Day Walk (6 …
Help with 2 week South Island Itinerary -- late August 2012

by newzealand2012 16 January 2012

Hi all, We're planning just over 2 weeks on the South Island from Aug 20-Sept 4. As always its tough to try and fit everything in that…
RE: East coast (south of Christchurch) of the South Island ?

by nina25 21 December 2011

But ist Dunedin, Oamaru, the Catlins worth to drive all the way dowm from Christchurch or should I start in Queenstown ? Thansk Nina…
RE: East coast (south of Christchurch) of the South Island ?

by neverwinter 20 December 2011

Dunedin, Oamaru, the Catlins. but in four weeks for the whole country you have to make choices. BTW Milford Sound is the only road-access…
RE: Trip to Australia & New Zealand

by neverwinter 03 November 2011

after extensive research, best fish and chip shop I found in NZ is by the purple fence in Hampden, near Oamaru. Massive portion of fish…
RE: NZ - SOUTH ISLAND - JAN FEB 2012 HELP WITH ITINERARY REQUIRED PLEASE

by neverwinter 31 October 2011

this is way too much for a week. The ferry goes to Picton, 2 hours from Nelson, and it will cost you to take the car over. So it would…
RE: THE OFFISHIAL ALL BLACKS V FRANCE RWC FINAL FRED!

by mince_hilaire 23 October 2011

Oamaru? Do it for the penguins you flat topped, minimal personality, bland black and black hero!
RE: Help with New Zealand Itinerary

by heroes19 17 October 2011

What I would suggest to you: 1 Arrive Auckland - fly to Christchurch 2 Drive to Oamaru to see penguin 3 Drive to Dunedin 4 Dunedin 5…
RE: HI and Help Please

by neverwinter 06 October 2011

heroes19 - the Old Bones, what a wonderful spot. Let's hope the OP fancies a trip to Oamaru. sadly Dorset House is closed until further…
RE: Christchurch to Dunedin - how long by car?

by Littletrinket 16 September 2011

on the way down to Dunedin stop at Moeraki Boulders they are quite interesting formations, very weird (how did they get there???) ......…
Re: Help - is this the right idea- South Island Adventure

by neverwinter 09 September 2011

my first thought is: why a campervan? You're not going into the wilds, and the campervan will just make the travelling slower and use…
Christchurch to Dunedin - how long by car?

by dinkydee 08 September 2011

Hi, We will be touring the South Island for 2 weeks in February, starting at Christchurch. Our flight from Oz lands at 2.15pm. We are…
Re: 25 day Itinerary new zealand

by newzealandtravel 14 August 2011

I think you have a number of problems with the itinerary. Nov 6 - Pick up camper. Is that all you are going to do? Or did you mean…
RE: NZ Itinerary Suggestions

by kereru 08 August 2011

You will be very unlikely to get a booking for the Milford Track in January - it usually sells out at least 6 months ahead. however Routebur…
RE: NZ Itinerary Suggestions

by newzealandtravel 05 August 2011

From Te Anau drive to Dunedin - about 4 hours. At Dunedin go out to the Penguin Place on Otago Peninsula to see the rare hoiho, the yellow-…