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North Island - 5 1/2 days

by onemoresummer 31 May 2012

So my mate and I took advantage of AIRNZ cheap flights from Oz. We are coming to NZ in July. We arrive - 17th Tuesday 3.30pm Auckland…
RE: 2 months in Fiji

by Peter_n_Margaret 21 May 2012

Bay of Islands at the north western corner of Vanua Balavu I in northern Lau is really special if you get the permits. Cheers, Peter…
Adice as to snorkeling on a cruise

by ashley6 19 May 2012

We are avid snorklers and there is a cruise on Oceania Cruise Lines that goes to a number of ports for 8-12 hours and I need to know if…
RE: diving in New Zealand

by ShannonUnderwater 16 May 2012

I'd probably leave the South Island until you have more experience, but the North Island has some great options. The Poor Knights Islands…
RE: New Zealand Solo 3 weeks, N to S --> worth it?

by Harry_Ramsden 14 May 2012

3 Weeks is plenty of time to see much of what NZ has to offer. There will always be poeople here saying "oh, no, you need 6 months or…
RE: New Zealand Solo 3 weeks, N to S --> worth it?

by hereandtherenz 14 May 2012

I'm beginning to suspect that sunshinegirlnz works for malfoy motor lodge. Staying near the airport in Auckland is a bad idea. It's…
RE: Suggested Itinerary in N Island in Early December with 9/10 days free.

by lagoon 01 May 2012

You may find that 2 nights spent in Auckland is sufficient to see the city sights, plus a ferry trip to Waiheke, Rangitoto or Tiritiri-Matan…
North Island-driving for 5 days, what would you not miss??

by sicilianboy79 25 April 2012

Hi all, I will be flying in Auckland at the beginning of May on a tuesday (about midday) for a 5 day stay (flying back on a Sunday) and…
weather of late July and August

by willpan39 21 April 2012

I went to New Zealand in 1993 but I didn't go to Mt Cook, Fox glacier, Bay of Islands and Steward island. I want to go back again in the…
RE: What to do, where to go?

by kereru 20 April 2012

Every night in Rotorua there are at least 3 major hangi/Maori concerts where they will do the haka and all the other dances too. Two weeks…
RE: New Zealand - Bay of Islands or Bay of Plenty???

by Callidus 20 April 2012

The trip by launch to White Island is well worth making if time permits. It's nearly a full day. Departs from Whakatane.
RE: New Zealand - Bay of Islands or Bay of Plenty???

by hereandtherenz 16 April 2012

You could do Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, BOP and back to Auckland - unless you are then heading further south? Depends on how much time…
RE: New Zealand - Bay of Islands or Bay of Plenty???

by westwood 16 April 2012

OP, not better just different. This from an Aucklander.
RE: New Zealand - Bay of Islands or Bay of Plenty???

by neverwinter 16 April 2012

Plenty to see at Bay of Islands with the NZ history, but you can't do it in a day, it's too far for an enjoyable day trip and I agree…
RE: New Zealand - Bay of Islands or Bay of Plenty???

by parismason 16 April 2012

Thanks for the advise everyone. I had just found a Bay of Islands daytrip with Great Sights that goes to and from Auckland that looked…
RE: New Zealand - Bay of Islands or Bay of Plenty???

by mince_hilaire 16 April 2012

ITS A ROCK... ...WITH A HOLE IN IT!!! I never understand this fascination for kiwis. Having had the displeasure of visiting Paihia six…
RE: New Zealand - Bay of Islands or Bay of Plenty???

by hereandtherenz 16 April 2012

Both are a similar distance from Auckland. Bay of Plenty is closer to other places you probably want to see (e.g. Rotorua, Coromandel)…
Re: New Zealand - Bay of Islands or Bay of Plenty???

by neverwinter 15 April 2012

be careful that 'getting the most' doesn't mean 'most of the time in the car'. Bay of Islands is a big day trip.
RE: New Zealand - Bay of Islands or Bay of Plenty???

by westwood 15 April 2012

At least Bay of Plenty is heading in the direction you'd probably be going.
New Zealand - Bay of Islands or Bay of Plenty???

by parismason 15 April 2012

Hello, I am trying to plan a New Zealand self-drive for about 12 days. So I want to get the most out of the country that I can in this…
Re: Turning 3-0 in NZ - how would you spend the day?

by dlj3 03 April 2012

How about the Bay of Islands? For something special, try: [www.sailbayofislands.com|http://sailbayofislands.com] Happy Birthday! …
RE: swimming with dolphins - New Zealand - April

by vcinbc 01 April 2012

Thanks for all info. Good to know that the Hector's dolphins might be more shy. We've booked a nature cruise in Akaroa to see them,…
RE: New to this forum; need advice please!!

by hereandtherenz 30 March 2012

How long are you planning on spending here? If you are planning on an overnight hiking trip, then you will need to book ahead for the…
New to this forum; need advice please!!

by h2os 30 March 2012

My husband and I hope to travel to NZ sometime between Nov. and March of 2012/2013. I am just have a tough time getting started on the…
RE: swimming with dolphins - New Zealand - April

by hereandtherenz 21 March 2012

You can swim with the dolphins in the Bay of Islands and in Tauranga (both North Island which might be warmer). There may be other places…