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Re: Scuba diving in New Zealand

by sjdoh 25 May 2012

For some cool (but very cold) diving in the South Island you can dive in Milford Sound which is a really cool way to see Milford sound…
Re: wellington to picton day trip?

by neverwinter 16 May 2012

the views in the Picton half of the crossing are wonderful; you go through what looks like a small gap in the cliffs and there are the…
RE: wellington to picton day trip?

by ranjon 16 May 2012

Yep, it can a bit rough out there in the Cook Strait kali and so you'll want to have your sea legs about you or know where the bathroom…
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…
Re: Solo traveller itinerary - any ideas?

by Pistachio 03 April 2012

I did a month traveling mostly on the South Island solo on 2001. Had a wonderful time! I traveled around via local shuttles at first,…
RE: Advice/comments

by mince_hilaire 27 March 2012

*Hopewell, Marlborough Sounds - just bliss, worth the price and the long drive* We went by float plane 1 hour from our house in Wellingto…
Re: Advice/comments

by neverwinter 26 March 2012

one of the reasons I kept going back to NZ is that you can see lovely scenery, do wonderful walks and have those creature comforts. You…
Re: 2 weeks in July for Honeymoon...advice please

by paperdarts 16 February 2012

Hi there, Auckland is a nice city and it is worth having a climb on some of the volcanoes, but I wouldn't spend more than a day there.…
Re: Undecided

by juniperjl 22 January 2012

Thanks for the feedback. I have reconsidered the ambitiousness of my first itinerary, Thank you Neverwinter for bringing me back to reali…
Re: Help Me Decide My South Island Itinerary

by neverwinter 30 December 2011

I've interspersed driving times and what to see to help you decide. I also prefer no 2. Blenheim (2 nights) - We have already booked…
Help Me Decide My South Island Itinerary

by greenbored 29 December 2011

My wife and I are meeting her parents in Wellington in February, spending a couple nights there and then taking the ferry down to Picton.…
Re: Fabulous Backpacking!

by neverwinter 08 December 2011

for me it was always Christchurch - beautiful gardens and historic streets, lots to do but not so big that you couldn't park in a peaceful…
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…
Re: The North of the South Island - a must-see, or should I skip it?

by neverwinter 04 December 2011

In 10 days you simply can't see it all. Abel Tasman is lovely and so are the Marlborough Sounds - but you don't have time, and as you…
Picton-Marlborough Sounds-Porirua, wanna come??

by dannyboyak 03 December 2011

I've got 28FT launch that needs to be delivered to Mana, Porirua when it comes out of repair this wednesday 7th. Trip will be weather…
RE: Has Older Travellers become old?

by Shona 22 November 2011

Perhaps we are all dead. Well, here goes. I really didn't think that my last trip was all that interesting. To make it short -- We…
Re: Honeymoon help - two weeks in New Zealand

by neverwinter 18 November 2011

I've got no problem with recommending some excellent hostels on the south island - and there are plenty more: Global Village, Greymouth…
RE: NZ Itinerary Advice - 18 days RV

by neverwinter 03 November 2011

seems quite reasonable to me - a lot of driving as always but reasonably split. Remember weather is not guaranteed so your Milford Sound…
RE: Oz and NZ hostel recommendations please

by neverwinter 26 October 2011

for the NZ BBH, try to avoid anywhere rated under 80%: standards are that high. You can see guest reviews on the website, read between…
Re: week long accomodations thru out NZ

by neverwinter 15 October 2011

the way I like to do it too - who wants to move every night? The following all work: Te Anau, for Fiordland, Kepler, Doubtful Sound …
Re: New Year in the Nelson/Marlborough area

by Maika79 11 October 2011

Thank you everyone for the great advice! Lisa when you say Marlborough Sounds might be nice, where in Marlborough sounds would we stay?…
Honeymoon in New Zealand: 3 weeks - help with the itinerary

by Maika79 05 October 2011

Hi there, My fiance and I are planning our honeymoon to New Zealand. We fly ini on December 26 to Auckland and fly out of Auckland…
Re: 25 day Itinerary new zealand

by newzealandtravel 14 August 2011

I think you have a number of problems with the itinerary. Nov 6 - Pick up camper. Is that all you are going to do? Or did you mean…
Marlborough to Queenstown Itinerary...thoughts?

by greenbored 09 August 2011

hey everyone, my wife and i and here parents are taking a self drive tour of the south island this February. we're meeting in Wellington…
West Coast during Rugby World Cup

by jesus_juice 22 July 2011

I'm going to be traveling in NZ from second week of August to the end of September. Rugby isn't something that I pay any attention to…