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RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by westwood 21 May 2012

I lived on the North Hokianga for 7 years (next door to The Tree House backpackers at Kohu Kohu) and not sure I'd do it at any time of…
RE: What are the highest roads in New Zealand?

by westwood 28 April 2012

bro, #2, The Hokianga is littered with "paper roads", we had several on our property, started and ended in the middle of the property.…
RE: Hokianga Harbour recommendations at Easter

by kereru 02 April 2012

Keep dry as the tail of the Fiji Cyclone hits!!
Re: Hokianga Harbour recommendations at Easter

by waiotemaramafalls 31 March 2012

Check out WaiotemaramaFalls.com for activities and events in the Hokianga. It's also the best place to stay! Cheers!
Re: Hokianga Harbour recommendations at Easter

by lagoon 31 March 2012

Further things to do:- Footprints Waipoua Twilight Tour leaves from Copthorne hotel with a local tour guide knowledgeable about Maori…
RE: Hokianga Harbour recommendations at Easter

by kaurinz 31 March 2012

Hokianga has many great places to eat, during the day cafes like Boatshed in Rawene, Morrells in Waimamaku. Opononi Take Aways has a great…
Re: Hokianga Harbour recommendations at Easter

by kaurinz 31 March 2012

The Hokianga has many great things you can do. See the big kauri, Tane Mahuta (Lord of the Forest) beautiful tree over 2000 years old…
RE: Hokianga Harbour recommendations at Easter

by neverwinter 31 March 2012

one of my happiest memories of NZ is this area. It's all about the big trees, Tane Mahuta and so on. I think the Kauri museum is nearby…
Hokianga Harbour recommendations at Easter

by alabaster 31 March 2012

Hi there We are heading to the Hokianga Harbour for Easter where we'll stay in Opononi. Just wondering if there is anyone who has some…
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…
RE: Non tourist adventures in New Zealand and Neighboring Islands

by lagoon 11 March 2012

You can find extraordinary areas within NZ that aren't run of the mill tourist destinations. For example, the Far North outlying coastal…
RE: Auckland in June

by ranjon 28 February 2012

It'd be a shame if you're visiting NZ not to get out of Auckland and enjoy some of the countryside and perhaps your son has already been…
RE: supplementing a late Jan cruise itinerary...(or actually seeing NZ)

by LisaMNZ 24 January 2012

Hope it's not too late for info to help. I agree with your suggestion of northland, bay of islands, waitangi etc. I really really…
Re: supplementing a late Jan cruise itinerary...(or actually seeing NZ)

by lagoon 24 January 2012

Hi KM, I'll make brief comment on the NZ visit. Bay of Islands - good idea to fly into Kerikeri & explore the scenery and history asso…
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: 9 days, starting and ending in Auckland - what to do!

by neverwinter 05 November 2011

you'll spend an extra day getting to Queenstown, and then it is day's drive to the glaciers; starts to be more travelling than sight seeing.…
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: 5 Weeks in the North Island

by KaKiteAnoNZ 30 September 2011

When you head to Northland from Auckland I'd suggest you drive up the west coast and say "Kia Ora" to Tane Mahuta and the other big kauri…
RE: Dreaming of an small eco cabin-place in Australia

by westwood 03 August 2011

If you want some idea of coastal prices, have a look at the prices houses are going for in KohuKohu. Its a small country town situated…
Re: Advice on NZ

by robsifter 30 July 2011

If you want to see some beautiful beaches then I would recommend the far north and the east coast of the north island. Not a glacier or…
RE: Bay of Islands with kids

by bruce1210 25 July 2011

Api: Centre of BOI is Paihia and it is pleasant and on the water. Tons of boat trips from there, and take a ferry across to Russell (15…
RE: Bay of Islands with kids

by mince_hilaire 24 July 2011

See the toilets at Kawakawa. Hire a small boat on the jetty and have a laugh on the water (you'll likely see dolphins without the need…
Re: Cape Reinga

by ranjon 24 March 2011

The last time I did the drive a few years ago the last 20 - 30 km. or so was still gravel, most of it not too bad but in the last 10 km.…
RE: Travel Time in Australia and New Zealand

by neverwinter 12 March 2011

go on Ozziegiraffe, give us a five week itinerary that doesn't miss much: include the Catlins, Karamea and Oparara Basin, Marlborough…