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RE: 3 weeks in Malta

by artemis2 19 May 2012

+Understand that this isn't much of a beach destination but would like to do some of it if possible! We would much prefer something off-the-…
RE: Trip Planning for Malta

by Anna001 15 May 2012

Hi Graham, If you visit Valletta many of the beautiful things are for free. Visit the upper and lower barakka gardens with fantastic…
Trip Planning for Malta

by GrahamPhelan 12 May 2012

Hello there, I’m going to Valletta with my family for a week in August. So before I go I want to make sure we can make the best of our…
RE: quiet and near a beach

by artemis2 12 May 2012

Perhaps you are looking for something that you won't be able to find on Malta. Mellieha Bay has a long beach but it's not an attractive…
Re: New Zealand budget and length of stay

by neverwinter 08 May 2012

depends on the kind of Christmas that you want. If you want to party hard, go for Queenstown, Wanaka or Nelson - but book ahead. If you…
RE: Two Weeks in New Zealand

by sambro 05 May 2012

It seems like you're only intending on visiting the South Island? Nelson area can be rainy around Dec..not sure about the rest of the…
RE: Malta & Gozo: A Short Travel Guidemall

by artemis2 17 April 2012

I most certainly disagree with your recommendation of Malta as a beach destination +a fair number of some of the world's most pristine…
RE: crossing South Island (east to west) - mid-April

by hereandtherenz 02 April 2012

Nelson, Blenheim, Golden Bay, Marlborough areas will give you something different from home. Visit some vineyards; walk/kayak in Abel…
RE: 6 - 15 April, South Island with toddler

by guestfamilytravels 14 March 2012

We were in NZ last year in March/April in a campervan - our children were a bit older (3.5 & 6.5) & they loved it, they keep asking to…
Re: Abel Tasman Tramping / Kayaking

by sunshinegirlnz 06 March 2012

Visit Takaka Area - Contact Jim Larsen - he is a tour operator in Abel Tasman Area. his website is [Golden Bay, Takaka Transport|http://gol…
Re: NZ for 2 weeks in November

by sunshinegirlnz 06 March 2012

It takes 2 weeks to effectively see S. Island alone! Go to Tasman area - Golden Bay - Try flying or bring your MTB http://goldenbayflights.c…
RE: May/June for a week

by dublinia 14 February 2012

Hi Miguel, Put it this way, you can count yourself unfortunate if you don't get some good beach weather at the time of year you're talkin…
Re: Queenstown to Nelson (10 days)

by taliaeltonmary 28 January 2012

I also meant to say you can only get into Abel Tasman NP from the Golden Bay end by boat from Tarakohe as huge landslips have wiped out…
RE: South Island in June/July -- itinerary check and general advice

by new2balk 13 January 2012

Thanks for the inputs. Actually I am more interested in Golden Bay, which is why we're thinking Takaka. We'll see how that pans out…
RE: South Island in June/July -- itinerary check and general advice

by tch7 13 January 2012

Looks more reasonable. Still packing a lot in though. Takaka - Not a very convenient base for exploring Abel Tasman. Good base if you…
RE: Queenstown to Nelson (10 days)

by greenbored 11 January 2012

Yea, I think I may take out Nelson Lakes and add a day in Wanaka and Golden Bay and then perhaps just day trip to Nelson Lakes from Nelson…
RE: Queenstown to Nelson (10 days)

by greenbored 08 January 2012

Thanks guys. I'm not really sure how I can cut down on the driving in my itinerary. I suppose I could skip Golden Bay and hit Abel Tasman…
Queenstown to Nelson (10 days)

by greenbored 07 January 2012

Hey there...My wife and I will have 10 days to get from Queenstown to Nelson this March before we begin working at a farm in Renwick.…
Re: Marlborough Sound or Lewis Pass/Hammer Springs?

by neverwinter 07 December 2011

Busy for 10 days but let's see what can be done. Remember your weather is not guaranteed, especially not on the west coast. Christchurch…
Marlborough Sound or Lewis Pass/Hammer Springs?

by staceydebra 07 December 2011

Hello! We're making a 10-day loop around the South Island. One possible itinerary looks like this: Christchurch > Te Anau (Stay for 3…
RE: Best Day Hiking Base in New Zealand

by neverwinter 29 November 2011

Here are some ideas - you will need a car. Lots of wonderful day walks; look on www.doc.govt.nz. You won't miss out if you don't do the…
Re: NZ Backpackers: Pre-booking over the holidays?

by neverwinter 25 November 2011

early December up to Christmas should be fairly quiet, although if you want private rooms as opposed to dorms you should always book ahead,…
Re: All 9 NZ Great Walks in 3 Months, Doable, Advisable?

by neverwinter 24 November 2011

why not? As the other poster says, there are plenty of wonderful walks that aren't on the list, but you could do a lot worse. The Great…
RE: 5 Full days in Malta: Is it worth it?

by castellanese 20 November 2011

Thank you Artemis & Mpjohans, I know that if I counted on more days, it would be better, but 5 full days is what I have and a couple…
RE: Travelling in New Zealand with 5 year old for 3 months over Christmas

by Scuba_albany 19 November 2011

Christmas is high summer and the middle of the school holidays, a Kiwi Christmas is all about camping, beaches and BBQ's, but you will…