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Returning to the first country I ever visited.

by timalex 26 May 2012

It was October 1993 when I arrived in New Zealand and roamed about for 4 months (I overstayed my visa). Before this, I was living in Seattle…
Re: Suggested Itinerary in N Island in Early December with 9/10 days free.

by rachaelv 02 May 2012

Hi, You can plan for *North Island* for three days. Your road trip for *Pahia* will be 4 hrs long and you can take a cruise on same day…
RE: North Island-driving for 5 days, what would you not miss??

by westwood 27 April 2012

The Far North-- Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga. Its not called "the winterless north" for nothing!!
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…
RE: Hiking conditions - NZ in September

by ranjon 13 April 2012

When you say you plan to hike the whole thing stinesofie, are you talking of from Cape Reinga all the way to the bottom of the SI? If…
Hiking conditions - NZ in September

by stinesofie 12 April 2012

Hello! I plan on hiking the Te Araroa trail, starting at Cape Reinga in September. Someone has raised concerns that the weather will…
Re: Russell or Paihia?

by vbonnile 01 April 2012

Both are great Pahia is definetely not just a big backpackers place. All the adventures leave from here. Much better with Kids. Do take…
For those of you keen on walking....

by nathalienz 11 March 2012

Only a few months ago an amazing project came to completion: Te Araroa - the Long Pathway. Te Araroa is a 3000-km walking trail stretching…
RE: Travelling and Tramping NZ March-May 2012

by James90 29 February 2012

Heya! Thanks very much for all the great info! I fly into Auckland today and will be looking to head up to Cape Reinga as soon as I…
Travelling and Tramping NZ March-May 2012

by James90 24 February 2012

Hi everyone! My names is James, I am 21 years old and from the UK. I will be travelling and tramping around NZ from the start of March…
Travelling and Tramping NZ March-May 2012

by James90 24 February 2012

Hi everyone! My names is James, I am 21 years old and from the UK. I will be travelling and tramping around NZ from the start of March…
Travelling and Tramping NZ March-May 2012

by James90 24 February 2012

Hi everyone! My names is James, I am 21 years old and from the UK. I will be travelling and tramping around NZ from the start of March…
Re: Travelpartner & Must Do's - North Island

by freedomtan 19 February 2012

Hi, In north island, the top must do thing is Tongariro Alphine Crossing. The view is so stunning and beautiful, it will take you around…
RE: New Zealand in Late November/December

by LucasG1990 16 January 2012

I think you should really check out the Bay of Islands and the Northland region. Cape Reinga is really amazing and has a stunning view.…
RE: New Zealand Trip, 4-16 January 2012, anyone ?

by crm911 24 December 2011

You don't have enough time to do hitch-hiking and sight-see. Also, you'd have heard about the latest ChCh earthquakes a day after your…
Re: Looking for travel mates

by qcalv 18 December 2011

Hey Lee, Well actually I think 22 would be a little too late. We would like to be at Cape Reinga at this time. Anyway thanks for your…
Looking for travel mates

by qcalv 17 December 2011

Hello everyone, We are two people (Joanna, Germany and Francois, France) and have rented a car from the 20.12.2011 until middle of Janua…
RE: All 9 NZ Great Walks in 3 Months, Doable, Advisable?

by QuietConfidence 27 November 2011

Wow, so much great info. Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply. I'll make reservations for the 2 or so (Milford Track and can't…
RE: Tour operators in NZ (North Island)

by Lilau 26 November 2011

If you really want to go to Cape Reinga and want to splurge a bit, you might want to consider taking a flight in a 14-seater Cessna. …
Re: All 9 NZ Great Walks in 3 Months, Doable, Advisable?

by prioritymail 24 November 2011

It is probably possible. In 2 months, I did the Whanganui River and Milford Track, and a bunch of other non-Great Walk hikes. I probably…
RE: Tour operators in NZ (North Island)

by westwood 21 November 2011

Dont worry if you have to miss Cape Reinga. My husband lived on the North Hokianga for about 12-13years and never made it that far north.…
Re: Tour operators in NZ (North Island)

by neverwinter 20 November 2011

car hire. The bus tours involve far too much time on the bus and will stop in places you don't want to be. Cape Reinga is doubtless impre…
RE: 90 mile beach, Cape Reinga, Aupori Peninsula No Petrol!

by newzealandtravel 11 November 2011

Worst thing about it - when I was up there last late last year- is that there is a sign on the road that says petrol is available at Waitaki…
RE: 90 mile beach, Cape Reinga, Aupori Peninsula No Petrol!

by mince_hilaire 09 November 2011

Its cheaper to fill up in Kaitaia and IMO you'de be nuts to leave there without a full tank anyway.
90 mile beach, Cape Reinga, Aupori Peninsula No Petrol!

by Amby 09 November 2011

No petrol on the peninsula! Since the gas station at Waitiki Landing has burnt down, and the other gas station at Houhora/Pukenui has…