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RE: New to this forum; need advice please!!

by Harry_Ramsden 02 April 2012

We did the whole clountry in 3 weeks, but that meant skipping most of the North island, and pretty much the entire east coast of the south…
RE: crossing South Island (east to west) - mid-April

by Harry_Ramsden 02 April 2012

There would be less snow in April than at any time of the year. It's the extreme end of the summer, and before, generally, the snow starts…
RE: Abe Tasman in S Is or similar in N Island in early May

by tch7 17 March 2012

Temperatures are pretty mild there. Anything from no jacket through to a warm rain coat could be needed. Can get pretty chilly at night.…
RE: 3 weeks in South Island

by ianw6705 13 November 2011

The suggested itinerary below assumes you are arriving into Picton from the North Island, and departing by air from Christchurch. It…
Re: Itinerary Help for 16 Day Trip

by neverwinter 09 November 2011

I'm afraid that this itinerary has way too much driving; you'll spend all your time in the car rather than seeing anything. Remember you…
Quen Charlotte Track

by evamelb 12 October 2011

Planning on walking the Queen Charlotte Track over 4 days in Feb 12. We were looking for a supported walk (ie luggage transported daily)…
Queen Charlotte Track - mountain bikers and walkers

by daveintoronto 29 September 2011

My wife and I are interested in walking the Queen Charlotte Track in early December. I know that mountain bikes are not allowed between…
Re: Yet another itinerary advice thread - South Island

by neverwinter 14 September 2011

http://www.qctrack.co.nz/operators/campsites.asp will tell you lots of what you need to know. Oct. 3 - Morning ferry to Picton, pick…
Re: South Island Guided Treks

by kiwiJD 03 September 2011

Hi Dom, Why don't you look at the Queen Charlotte Track? It departs from Picton and you can walk, kayak or bike all of it or in parts.…
RE: Queen Charlotte track advice

by straitshooter 08 July 2011

I live on the Queen Charlotte Track, here are some ideas. The water taxis transfer your luggage from lodge to lodge at no extra charge…
RE: New Zealand South Island Ideas for places to see

by straitshooter 08 July 2011

14 Days in the South Islands, Not long enought to do it all. I would suggest, Christchurch to Wanaka/Queenstown (touristy but still fun).…
RE: Road Trip New Zealand

by Harry_Ramsden 15 February 2011

We did the following in 3 weeks: - Auckland - Coromandel (including Hotwater Beach and Cathedral Cove) - Rotorua (including Te Puia and…
RE: which of these areas would you choose if you had an extra day

by windy 21 January 2011

agreed, Picton is a jumping off point, although a nice one. Almost all the backpackers there are great--but when I was in Picton, I went…
RE: Please help with 14-day NZ itinerary

by neverwinter 20 January 2011

I've cut and pasted as it is easier to keep track. 1. Should we definitely rent a car from Queenstown to Nelson? Are there any downsides?…
RE: Trip report: Kiwi summer of twenty eleven

by windy 13 January 2011

I stayed at the Villa backpackers in Picton, years ago, and loved it. There are lots of great places in Marlborough Sounds at all price…
RE: HELP! South Island Itinerary

by Harry_Ramsden 13 December 2010

Your drives are too long, and your time spent seeing anything is far too short. I would skip Dunedin and Christchurch, and enjoy more…
RE: New Zealand in March 2011

by kiwijana 13 October 2010

try to get a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown or take a bus have fun on the Milford Track (booking is done, right?) There are no…
RE: HELP! South Island in 12 nights, visiting parents, realistic expectations?

by kiwijana 11 October 2010

agree with above, stay in Te Anau after visiting Milford or it will be endless driving on that day (drive fm Queenstown to Milford is…
RE: New Zealand in March 2011

by ianw6705 05 October 2010

Firstly - it is Queenstown, not Queensland. Not sure why you would rent a car just to drive CHC to Queenstown, if you are not keeping…
RE: Itinerary check Souther Island NZ

by ianw6705 10 August 2010

Sidney is "Sydney", by the way. I think it looks pretty good, however I think four nights Abel Tasman is 1-2 too many - I would at least…
PLEASE help (again) 20 day itinerary DEC - JAN (40 bday celebration)

by dkey92 08 August 2010

Hello, A couple of weeks ago I posted a message inquiring about a travel agent for my 3 week trip to NZ. Several people responded stated…
RE: 23 days in NZ - itinerary much too packed? Pls Help

by tch7 26 July 2010

Huka Falls only takes 10 minutes to see. Good hikes in Picton are the Snout Walkway (3 hrs return, currently "closed" for construction…
RE: Self Drive Tour Operators

by ianw6705 14 July 2010

I'm not sure there are too many self-drive operators. If you rent a vehicle (either sedan plus hostels/holiday park cabins, or a campervan)…
RE: how does my plan look

by LisaMNZ 07 July 2010

Day 1 - land in Auckland Day 2 - See local sights, museums, get used to the time diff et al - stay in Auckland +a ferry to Waiheke Island,…
RE: Travel plans to NZ this December

by Harry_Ramsden 11 June 2010

You have planty of time in 3 weeks to do all this, and more. We managed both islands in 3 weeks with 2 kids, so one island should be no…