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RE: Choosing between 2 S. Island Itineraries

by backpackblogger 17 March 2012

#2 sounds better as far as what you'll see. May 27-31 sound great. After that... 1) Manapouri and Doubtful $$$ound are great, but…
Re: Working in NZ

by Moshka86 28 February 2012

Hey!! me again, To all the people who thought I was too optimistic, stupid or even a "poor misguided soul", I landed on Christchurch…
RE: Camping in NZ

by Natisyahu 10 February 2012

There is a great place in Central Otago near a place called Clyde, called Fraiser Domain. In the peak season, summer (people doing fruit…
RE: Abel Tasman - help???

by FrankieD83 16 January 2012

I hitched from Nelson to Marahau, took a while as everyone was only going a short distance. Got the shuttle bus back to Nelson ($20) if…
RE: camping in Jan in south island- availability/need to book ahead

by mince_hilaire 21 November 2011

For the more busy campgrounds (Kaiteriteri, Totoranui, Motueka etc) you may struggle for a powered site. Otherwise you'll probably be…
RE: Is December/January really that busy in NZ

by mince_hilaire 31 October 2011

From experience the week before Xmas until the first week of Jan are mental, until the end of Jan is still very busy but i only got turned…
Re: South Island in December - Itinerary Advice

by neverwinter 13 September 2011

sounds fun - comments interspersed. 11th Dec - Arrive in Christchurch in afternoon. Stay with a friend. 12th Dec - Drive to Hanmer Spr…
RE: camping over Xmas

by mince_hilaire 13 September 2011

Disagree - i was away all of Dec and Jan and only once was a campground booked out (Motueka Top 10) however they will be very busy and…
South Island in December - Itinerary Advice

by flicky123 12 September 2011

Hi Everyone My partner and I will be spending 11 days on the South Island of New Zealand this December and were wondering if any of your…
RE: A few days leftover in NZ...Suggestions, Nelson/Abel Tasman worth it?

by mince_hilaire 26 August 2011

Anywhere west of Motueka will always get my vote. Theres something about being the other side of the Takaka hill thats pretty special.…
RE: New Zealand Trip

by newzealandtravel 12 August 2011

I'd stay less time near Abel Tas and more time on the road to Dunedin. But it depends on what you want to do. If you are walking the…
RE: NZ Seasonal Work?

by mince_hilaire 06 August 2011

Apples. Head to Motueka.
RE: South Island driving route

by LisaMNZ 20 July 2011

re. places to stop - we really liked Hokitika. A great little town for random arty stuff and an amazing location. Motueka is closest…
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…
Re: South Island tour in January

by rigi 15 July 2011

Thank you very much neverwinter for your post, it will be very helpful, but I do have some new ideas now: 1. to skip the west coast road…
South Island tour in January

by rigi 13 July 2011

Hello, we (my wife, my daughter and I) are planning our holidays in New Zealand in Dec 2011/Jan 2012. We already booked our flights to/from…
RE: New Zealand Itinerary 4th - 20th November

by guestfamilytravels 08 July 2011

Hi, we recently toured New Zealaned in a motorhome with our two kids. With the kids the Glaciers are a let down; we tried really hard…
RE: Travelling NZ South Island Trip

by PNG2 16 June 2011

From Christchurch drive up the east coast to Nelson or Picton. There's plenty of sea life to witness along that road and stop off and…
RE: Northern South Island in Winter

by ianw6705 24 May 2011

It seems to me overall that you are a little un-ambitious. Far be it for me to suggest you drive heaps more (because in general on here…
Re: Please help with 14-day NZ itinerary

by ria008 20 January 2011

2/16/2011 Milford/Te Anau -- I would stay in Te Anau. There is nothing much to do in Milford once you have completed your walks or done…
Please help with 14-day NZ itinerary

by gmich 20 January 2011

Hi all, I'll be visiting NZ for the first time soon, and after reading this forum quite a bit I have put together the following itinerary:…
Re: 30D trip for a family of 5 with young children (age 6,4,1)

by gwillie 10 January 2011

I was going to say you have to pass through Taupo. It's wonderful there with lots to do for kids. I agree that this is going to be a full…
RE: 11 days in South Island - Itinery.

by kereru 01 January 2011

This would be a relatively easy trip with a little backtracking (from Franz Joesef back to Kumara Junction: Day 1 Chch Day 2 Chch to Kaiko…
RE: Free camping-Freedom camping

by LisaMNZ 02 December 2010

don't know about good, but we have stayed at a riverside park just outside Nelson which would be fine if you avoid the toilet areas (good…
RE: travel suggetsions

by r_pohutukawa 18 October 2010

I'd suggest considering the South island a bit more... yes, it will be cold, but weather always plays a fair part in the influence of…