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RE: Visiting NZ for the first time next February

by fowler9 01 June 2012

I loved the Milford Sound. A perenial tourist favourite but it was amazing. So many must see places though it is hard to say. Spent 2…
RE: Three month trip for family with young kids to NZ

by Harry_Ramsden 01 June 2012

In 3 months you must see both islands. I also worry a campervan would have you all going mad in such a confined space. I agree the best…
RE: Honeymoon - July - Duration:7-10 days - What to see/do

by PhiMeow 31 May 2012

> Milford Sound (take a coach tour from Q'town - don't drive yourselves!) If your budget stretches, I highly recommend flying from Queensto…
Re: Honeymoon - July - Duration:7-10 days - What to see/do

by lagoon 30 May 2012

Try to make your visit 10 days. There is much to see and do and you'll kick yourselves later that you didn't have a longer stay. 2 nights…
Re: Tramping in mid September Suggestions

by DECronk 29 May 2012

I think I've narrowed it down to these 3: 1. Routeburn Track: http://tinyurl.com/6teqmwl 2. Milford Track: http://tinyurl.com/6mkb8lu…
RE: South or North Island September

by hereandtherenz 29 May 2012

Agree with #2. With 12 days, you would be better to take a good look at the South Island rather than trying to see both North and South…
RE: Tramping in mid September Suggestions

by NZAdventurer 29 May 2012

Do you currently have plans to visit the Milford Sound? If not, be sure to go there. There are lots of treks around Christchurch. The…
RE: Mid-July South Island Trip Plan. Please kindly offer ANY suggestions =)

by NZAdventurer 27 May 2012

I am also surprised that you are not going to the Milford Sound - please add that to your tour, you will love it! I would also suggest…
RE: Mid-July South Island Trip Plan. Please kindly offer ANY suggestions =)

by hereandtherenz 27 May 2012

Your plan has no room for things to go wrong. For example, If that half day you have allotted for the glacier is bad weather, you will…
Re: Scuba diving in New Zealand

by sjdoh 25 May 2012

For some cool (but very cold) diving in the South Island you can dive in Milford Sound which is a really cool way to see Milford sound…
RE: 16-night trip to New Zealand covering both islands - updated itinerary

by prodizy 25 May 2012

Hey neverwinter, How about the following completely different itinerary. 17th night - arrival at Auckland 18th - explore auckland 19…
RE: 10 day South Island

by Harry_Ramsden 23 May 2012

I thought one glacier was enough. We briefly saw Fox, but were more than happy with the long view of FJ, and then the walk up to the glacier…
Re: 16-night trip to New Zealand covering both islands - updated itinerary

by neverwinter 22 May 2012

looks better - as noted, the main attraction at Punakaiki is the pancake rocks which are a 10 minute loop from the road - try to be there…
16-night trip to New Zealand covering both islands - updated itinerary

by prodizy 22 May 2012

Continuing from the earlier post(http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2202623), with the valuable inputs from you…
RE: 10 day South Island

by neverwinter 22 May 2012

Although the day trip to Milford is offered from Queenstown, it is 10 HOURS on the road. Don't do it from there, it has to be from Te…
RE: 10 day South Island

by Harry_Ramsden 22 May 2012

- Would it take 5 hours to get from Christchurch to Hokitika? It's 250 klms and Google maps says that's about 3 and a half hours. But…
Re: 10 day South Island

by neverwinter 21 May 2012

Let's have a look: Arrive Christ church 14:50 252 km ****five hours driving after picking up your hire car. Suggest breaking the jour…
10 day South Island

by ashleahannah 21 May 2012

New Zealand! Arrive Christ church 14:50 252 km 1 night Hokitika 30th 136 km 2 Franz josef 1st and 2nd (head to the glaciers …
RE: Are backpacker buses worth it? (ex. Stray, Kiwi Experience)

by fowler9 21 May 2012

#15 Not sure mate, we used Inter City and certainly between Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound and the Glaciers…
RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by prodizy 21 May 2012

Hey Harry, Some excellent suggestions there. Thank you. I assume that I reach Picton at 1PM(as th ferry departures at 8:20AM in Augus…
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…
Advice please

by no1bigsam 19 May 2012

Hi, I'm in Te Anau, South Island, it's 19th May. I need to be in Picton for the ferry on 22nd - has anybody got any suggestions for…
RE: Are backpacker buses worth it? (ex. Stray, Kiwi Experience)

by fowler9 15 May 2012

With #2 on this. Especially regarding Kiwi Experience. They seem to attract a crowd of screeming idiots. I'm sure all of them aren't like…
Re: New Zealand Solo 3 weeks, N to S --> worth it?

by neverwinter 14 May 2012

Sunshinegirl must be a travel agent because she hasn't read the requirements; OP is in Auckland for four weeks and doesn't need a hotel…
RE: New Zealand Solo 3 weeks, N to S --> worth it?

by Harry_Ramsden 14 May 2012

3 Weeks is plenty of time to see much of what NZ has to offer. There will always be poeople here saying "oh, no, you need 6 months or…