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RE: New Zealand-Part Travel,Part Volunteering ?

by Littletrinket 15 September 2011

I travel to D'Urville Island (top of the South Island) every year for a holiday. I know that they sometimes take people in to Volunteer…
RE: If you are going to New Zealand..

by oaroji 15 September 2011

Hey again Lisa, I went to Bristol actually and stayed for a couple of nights in the city centre. It was pretty loud. I've read that some…
RE: Major Festivals & Events in NZ

by LisaMNZ 14 September 2011

devonport food & wine too. Womad, of course. Pasifika. the comedy festival. international arts festival.. the list …
Re: Major Festivals & Events in NZ

by moonflower78 14 September 2011

What time of year are you travelling? What kinds of festivals do you like? (e.g. music - a particular type? food, art, etc?) big day…
RE: If you are going to New Zealand..

by LisaMNZ 14 September 2011

yeah you've missed my point somewhat. I've never seen anything in NZ that approaches Bristol City Centre on a Friday night. Not to…
Non-visa entry for visa-waiver nationals: 2 x 3 months within 12 months -

by migratory_bird 14 September 2011

- but how *exactly*? The rule is, according to http://www.customs.govt.nz/inprivate/traveltonz/immigration/Pages/default.aspx : …
Re: New Zealand-Part Travel,Part Volunteering ?

by neverwinter 14 September 2011

I started taking long holidays in my late 30s, and was startled to find that I was too old for backpacker insurance, let alone WHVs.…
Re: Major Festivals & Events in NZ

by DangerDan77 14 September 2011

If you're traveling to the South Island of NZ during the Christmas holiday period, the Earthtonz New Years Eve Music Fest is going to…
RE: camping over Xmas

by neverwinter 14 September 2011

definitely go for the small hostels - these attract all ages and if you pick the small, car-access only ones you are much less likely…
RE: Is there a place in Thailand like Vang Vieng?

by maxel99 14 September 2011

Thanks for the replies, I did a bit of research on Pattaya and it seems a bit more like a theme park? I was hoping for something a bit…
RE: New Zealand-Part Travel,Part Volunteering ?

by strikingsunset 14 September 2011

Fine,thanks for your reply. Have to say I am really pleased I have done a fair amount of long haul travel in my life. I think this will…
RE: If you are going to New Zealand..

by travelling_mike 14 September 2011

NZ has issues like any place. You just have to decide whether you prefer NZ's issues more than some other place. Wellington does bustl…
Major Festivals & Events in NZ

by Mukrimlee 14 September 2011

Hello everyone, can any of you give the correct list of major(big) festivals and events in NZ that should be highlighted for travelers?…
RE: New Zealand-Part Travel,Part Volunteering ?

by neverwinter 14 September 2011

volunteering as what? The place is stuffed with WWOOFers and working holiday visa people, so you will still have to pay room and board.…
RE: Using a Bike Friday with the trailer to tour NZ?

by mince_hilaire 14 September 2011

Use panniers - if only because of the fact that those trailers make you look like a muppet!
RE: New Zealand via camper van - late Dec to late Feb,

by Drovers_Dog 14 September 2011

Open minded? Mine's like an open cut pit if you must know. BTW - are you bringing a guitar? That would be nice for a kumbaya fireside…
RE: If you are going to New Zealand..

by oaroji 14 September 2011

Well Lisa, you're right that not the whole country is cold.. But we don't have much of a street culture as many other parts of the world..…
New Zealand-Part Travel,Part Volunteering ?

by strikingsunset 14 September 2011

I am planning to come to New Zealand for about 4 months from mid October,my current thoughts are to spend 2 months travelling until mid…
RE: New Zealand via camper van - late Dec to late Feb,

by koots_roots 14 September 2011

open minded ppl only pls..DD you are way off..get lost
RE: If you are going to New Zealand..

by LisaMNZ 14 September 2011

I just read a few more of your blog posts. you say you're a +"journalist/traveller"+ ? What are you doing sitting at home then? …
RE: If you are going to New Zealand..

by LisaMNZ 14 September 2011

+the climate doesn't always lend itself to being outside (it's pretty cold a lot of the time)+ Speak for yourself! That's what you get…
Scooter/Motorbike Phuket

by notme 14 September 2011

Hi We are thinking of hiring bikes in Phuket - our idea is to spend a day and basically head right around Phuket Island. Questions -…
Re: Using a Bike Friday with the trailer to tour NZ?

by stunningdivya 14 September 2011

I believe that you should use panniers only. As per ur route, using trailer is not on safe side.
RE: Using a Bike Friday with the trailer to tour NZ?

by LisaMNZ 14 September 2011

If you're planning to use the trailer that the bike comes with, then I definitely wouldn't. They're too wide especially if you're planning…
Using a Bike Friday with the trailer to tour NZ?

by Colleenann61 13 September 2011

I'm planning a 5 week cycling tour of NZ in Feb/Mar of 2012. I want to do the tour on a Bike Friday New World Tourist. My question is…