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  1. lazykiwi avatar

    RE: 1 Week Solo in New Zealand

    by lazykiwi 18 February 2012

    Hey Scmphoto, Cheap airlines are JetStar....and that's about it. Air New Zealand can offer cheap fairs sometimes (grabaseat.co.nz) Optio…

  2. Scuba_albany avatar

    RE: Jobs for couples

    by Scuba_albany 16 December 2011

    I live in Marlborough, New Zealand. Which is the largest wine region here in NZ. There a lots of couples coming here on WHV, that work…

  3. Maika79 avatar

    Re: Honeymoon in New Zealand: 3 weeks - help with the itinerary

    by Maika79 06 October 2011

    It's the details that we tend to overlook when planning a trip like this. All advice is very much appreciated!!!! We are now trying…

  4. kereru avatar

    RE: Weekend break from Wellington

    by kereru 26 April 2011

    It would help to know your interests and budget. Can you afford to fly to Queenstown or Auckland? Otherwise a ferry ride to Picton could…

  5. debbiewatson1407 avatar

    Three weeks on the South Island, NZ in September

    by debbiewatson1407 04 August 2010

    hi all!! Am heading off on a solo jaunt to New Zealand and Australia for around three months in September and my first stop is New Zeala…

  6. travelerer avatar

    RE: 3 Weeks in New Zealand - time for Milford Track?

    by travelerer 13 July 2010

    If it helps in answering my question, here's a rough itinerary I've put together so far: 2/20 - arrive Auckland, acclimate 2/21 - Auckla…

  7. fourcornersnz avatar

    RE: itinerary questions, especially fishing kayaking biking hiking winetasting

    by fourcornersnz 08 January 2010

    Hi Randalina To answer your questions: 1. A few suggested changes to your itinerary: - Pick up your campervan in Picton, not Welli…

  8. jgcp avatar

    RE: Foods I usually miss when in the Boonies of Cuba

    by jgcp 22 October 2009

    Well I'm not a fan of mayo - I prefer salad dressing. But I do like a good drop of chilled Sav Blanc vino ( the ones from the Marlborough…

  9. chirp avatar

    RE: 7 Days in the South Island - where to go?

    by chirp 21 October 2009

    If I had only 7 days on the South Island, I’d stick to the north coast. It’s a relatively compact area compared to the southern part…

  10. eawhat avatar

    RE: Marlborough Wineries

    by eawhat 12 August 2009

    Is Sam Neill's winery Two Paddocks in the Marlborough Region? I wouldn't miss that for quids!

  11. qftravelinsider avatar

    RE: Travelling the South Island

    by qftravelinsider 18 June 2009

    So many options! My sister and I did this: Flew into Christchurch and spent a night and a day there. It's a small city but there are a…

  12. sneaker_fish avatar

    RE: Sydney/Melbourne/New Zealand trip

    by sneaker_fish 24 February 2009

    There will certainly be flights to Queenstown and Wanaka from Wellington, although they are certainly not cheap. Some flights to Queenstown…

  13. lgould avatar

    Advice re 5 days in South Island at easter

    by lgould 17 February 2009

    Hi there My friends and I are planning on travelling to the south island in April. We will have 7 days in NZ but really 5 fro actual…

  14. Pidey avatar

    RE: Best New Zealand wine?

    by Pidey 10 December 2008

    cloudy bay for me. they have a delicious sticky. might be a bit more than $20 but oh so worth it. great with a cheese plate. my favourite…

  15. tommn1 avatar

    NZ Itinerary

    by tommn1 30 October 2008

    Hi everyone, Yet another itinerary to get feedback about. :) We are a group of 5 that will have a vehicle. The only thing we have set…

  16. fyrelizard avatar

    RE: Camping/Hitchhiking in New Zealand

    by fyrelizard 28 April 2008

    In Jan/ Feb, temperatures on the South Island are pretty warm on the whole. Take a snuggly sleeping bag just in case (weather on either…

  17. red_red_robyn avatar

    RE: Food

    by red_red_robyn 23 February 2008

    Kaffe Eis in Wellington - best gelato I have EVER TASTED!! (Seriously, and I've been to Italy). Green-lipped mussels, specifically at…

  18. Isafjordur avatar

    RE: Need NZ Itinerary Suggestion for my parents please?

    by Isafjordur 08 February 2008

    Well the South Island does have the more spectacular scenery so maybe that's why your Mum had it in mind. For wine, they could go to the…

  19. Isafjordur avatar

    RE: Anniversary trip

    by Isafjordur 22 January 2008

    With a British passport, you don't need a visa for New Zealand if your stay is less than 6mths. Depending on your interests, some other…

  20. golfnutgirl avatar

    Chirstchurch - Auckland

    by golfnutgirl 14 October 2007

    We are of the more "mature" traveller age and going on our first visit to NZ Mid Dec-07 Jan. During the last week we will be…

  21. fyrelizard avatar

    budget new zealand

    by fyrelizard 12 July 2007

    Check out bbh or

  22. dtravers avatar

    Basic June Travel questions

    by dtravers 12 June 2007

    Anyone?
    I will be in NZ alone from June 20 to July 5, and would like to partake of the following.
    tramping (trekking), climbing…

  23. segacs avatar

    South Island Wine Tours

    by segacs 08 May 2007

    I found a great site for wine-lovers through the Bootsnall newsletter called

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