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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: Honeymoon - July - Duration:7-10 days - What to see/do

by LisaMNZ 30 May 2012

+1. Which of the islands to visit...which cities to go to, how many days to spend in each place & what are the must-see sights at each…
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: Mid-July South Island Trip Plan. Please kindly offer ANY suggestions =)

by christyhrw 28 May 2012

Finger Crossed! Pray for the good weather ~~ hahaha If we're not joining with the other group, we would have one extra day according…
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: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by Harry_Ramsden 22 May 2012

yes, you could go 22nd -- Wellington-ferry-Picton- Kaikoura 23rd -- Kaikoura-Hanmer Springs 24th -- Hanmer Springs-Glaciers It's a 5…
RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by hereandtherenz 22 May 2012

You said that you wanted to see some thermal stuff, and it is worth seeing. So I would stick with your original plan and see Rotorua…
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: Me and my backpack's 100 favourite places

by wigstan 21 May 2012

My 10(11) are (in no particular order) Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland Kaik…
Re: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by neverwinter 20 May 2012

This is really just a holiday spent mostly in the car. Also you'll have short days in August, and I am worried that your Indian driving…
RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by Callidus 19 May 2012

Certainly it is possible to do what you have planned. It appears to be a logical itinerary. However, there is a lot of driving to places,…
16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by prodizy 19 May 2012

Hi, My wife and I will be visiting the beautiful New Zealand from 17th August to 2nd September. The following is my tentative itinerary.…
RE: Best route to travel September to march

by kereru 18 May 2012

Agree that the SI looks more beautiful when there is still snow on the mountains. So I'd start from Chch and make my way south eg Aoraki/Mt…
Re: New Zealand Solo 3 weeks, N to S --> worth it?

by sunshinegirlnz 14 May 2012

Yes 3 weeks is enough - please spend more time in NZ's south. The places to visit in the north island are: 1. Rotorua - MALFROY motor…
RE: Fun things for Kids South Island New Zealand in Summer

by DJRA 08 May 2012

Whale watching - Kaikoura / Hamner Springs Thermal Spa / Flying Fox zip lines, swimming in rivers / Helicopter on to the Franz Joseph…
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: things and places to see

by hereandtherenz 30 April 2012

If you're into skiing/snowboarding then a stay in National Park and some time on the slopes at Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields. White…
Road Trip South Island

by Alex_tasy 24 April 2012

Hi every one. We are 2 french boys ( 23 & 28 years old ). We live in NZ since several months and we want to travel around South Island…
RE: New Zealand Itinerary - what do you think?

by sambro 23 April 2012

I'd drop Christchurch to make your decision that bit harder. I think going from Wellington- Picton via ferry, across to Nelson and Abel…
RE: Winter Surfing

by sambro 23 April 2012

Should be fine pretty much everywhere. Anywhere from about Nelson/Wellington upwards, in winter, can be warm if the suns out. But compared…
RE: Pacific Palms B&B Kaikoura New Zealand

by Ozziegiraffe 04 April 2012

I loved the Old Convent B&B in Kaikoura.
RE: Pacific Palms B&B Kaikoura New Zealand

by daycat 03 April 2012

Westwood. Easy just put a ban on all my handles.
RE: Pacific Palms B&B Kaikoura New Zealand

by westwood 03 April 2012

#1/3, You'd know all about the red flag, wouldnt you!!
RE: Pacific Palms B&B Kaikoura New Zealand

by aussieguarddog43 03 April 2012

Nah. Live and let live... I do wonder though... Taps fingers impatiently...