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RE: things and places to see

by fowler9 29 April 2012

I'd recomend the Coromandel, Karangahape Gorge, Rotorua, Taupo, the Volcanos, Wellington, Te Papa (Some think it a little dumbed down…
RE: NZ for 2 weeks in November

by fowler9 05 March 2012

We were on the South Island for just over 2 weeks and here is what we did. Landed at Christchurch and had 3 nights there. Bus to Mount…
Re: New Zealand Itinerary - what do you think?

by brs44 13 February 2012

dammit, now i'm even more confused haha. 24 days is a tight fit, so I'm going to have to be picky. I think I will skip Dunedin and use…
RE: Abel Tasman National Park- stay in park or outside?

by LisaMNZ 07 February 2012

I don't think you're missing anything. The Awaroa lodge seemed ok to me, and we did what Kereru did too - stayed in the hut, and ate…
Re: Abel Tasman National Park- stay in park or outside?

by rms9004 07 February 2012

Thank You for your subjective, commercial plug for Wilsons. In fact, I have priced my options out and its ridiculously priced out of my…
Re: Abel Tasman National Park- stay in park or outside?

by hlucy 07 February 2012

Sure, they "look" expensive but have you checked out the price for a 2 night/3 day trip with Wilsons Abel Tasman. When you look at all…
RE: Abel Tasman National Park- stay in park or outside?

by kereru 04 February 2012

Buying a small cooker would be quite cheap & make staying in DoC huts the 1st choice - or stay at Awaroa Hut & EAT at Awaroa Lodge!! I…
RE: Abel Tasman National Park- stay in park or outside?

by HKP90 31 January 2012

To be fair, with the water taxis, you could stay in Marahau and be inside the park within half an hour anyway.
RE: Abel Tasman National Park- stay in park or outside?

by FrankieD83 29 January 2012

There's the Aquapackers - a backpackers on an old navy boat at Anchorage. I know they do bed, breakfast and dinner packages. I've not…
Abel Tasman National Park- stay in park or outside?

by rms9004 29 January 2012

- We are finishing our 3 week trip of the South Island, NZ in mid March. We'd like to spend 3 nights in Abel Tasman National Park (ATNP)…
RE: Best places from auckland to Wellington

by fowler9 15 December 2011

Well mate, thats a fairly broad canvas to work on. Speaking as someone travelling here at the mo the Coromandel Peninsula is lovely, Rotorua…
RE: a month in new zealand what not to be missed..?

by fowler9 10 December 2011

If it was me and I had a month in New Zealand I would personally be looking at spending more of it on the South Island, but thats just…
RE: What do you think about this travel plan?

by grosea 05 November 2011

It would be much easier to hire a car. There are so many places that you jsut ownt be able to see if you just take the bus. Some of the…
RE: 13 days new zealand in september : tip request

by Chopperhertz 18 September 2011

Abel Tasman National Park has great kayaking and hiking optiopns, it is at the top of the south island. Chris
A 3 week itinerary in NZ - would love some feedback/tips!

by BenAndJo 11 September 2011

Hi all My wife and I just got married and are taking our delayed honeymoon to New Zealand in December and absolutely can't wait. I've…
Re: A few days leftover in NZ...Suggestions, Nelson/Abel Tasman worth it?

by hlucy 29 August 2011

If you're ready for a real break after all that travelling, take an overnight trip in Abel Tasman National Park and really unwind with…
Re: 25 day Itinerary new zealand

by neverwinter 16 August 2011

just to add a few corrections to Kate's excellent detail, as some stuff is out of date. If arriving in and leaving from Auckland. First…
RE: 25 day Itinerary new zealand

by kmtf 16 August 2011

This has worked for a lot of people. Pick out what you want. If arriving in and leaving from Auckland. First thing - would hire…
Re: Tramping on the Abel Tasman track with kids

by hlucy 08 August 2011

You can buy hut or camp passes for one night in the Abel Tasman National Park. Just make sure you buy the pass before you get to the…
Milford or Routeburn? Abel Tasman or Southern Scenic Route?

by maryweiland 18 July 2011

Hi, I will be traveling to NZ in February and am planning to stay 1 week on the North Island, and 2 on the South Island. With limited…
RE: South Island driving route

by Treefingers7 17 July 2011

Sweet, thanks for the advice. I've been looking into the Milford Sound trip, I think we'll probably get a coach there and back to make…
South Island driving route

by Treefingers7 16 July 2011

Hi there, I'm a kiwi (I live in Auckland) and I have a mate from the UK coming to visit this summer and I'm going to show her the sights.…
New Zealand in December - Best Activities - Drive from Queenstown to Nelson

by love2hike 12 July 2011

I will be visiting New Zealand in December 2011 for 18 days. The first part of my trip is the Milford Track. I will have 9 full days…
RE: Abel Tasman National Park

by neilm 12 July 2011

It was pretty easy for this 56-year-old. I would be surprised if there was any problem.
RE: Abel Tasman National Park

by omnidelic 10 July 2011

Hi, from bark bay to torrent bay it basically goes straight hill for a couple of hundred meters and down and then over a swing bridge…