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RE: What do you think about this travel plan?

by 9snow2 06 November 2011

Thanks again for all the answers :) We have thought about renting a car but it seems too expensive to rent one. So we are going to move…
RE: North Island - Fun and Education

by LisaMNZ 03 August 2011

The War Memorial Museum in Auckland is great for kids (and learning) as is Te Papa in Wellington. Te Papa is probably stronger on NZ…
RE: Weekend Trips from Auckland

by LisaMNZ 17 July 2011

Don't think I'd do it just for a weekend. Everywhere is at least a 4 hour flight (Sydney & Melb are 3 1/2 I think when the wind is right)…
RE: Tongariro Crossing & other things

by kiwitraveller1t 23 November 2010

When you are in Coromandel go to the Driving Creek Potteries and Railway http://www.holidays-in-newzealand.com/driving-creek-railway-and-pot…
RE: New Zealands secret spots

by nattruekiwi 22 November 2010

Im a huge fan of Northland and the Bay of Islands - just posted this to someone elses topic but I think it will help you out to so have…
RE: 1 Week in New Zealand

by nattruekiwi 22 November 2010

You cant beat Northland and the Bay of Islands! I just posted this for someone else so have copied and pasted it for you but I think it…
RE: Northland recommendations

by nattruekiwi 22 November 2010

Northland and the Bay of Islands is predicted to be hot and dry so expect great weather! I would suggest to see Paihia (great beaches,…
Re: Leaving Auckland to head up to Paihia tomorrow...any suggestions?

by Captain_Courageous 06 March 2010

Just saw this now, so don't know if it's too late. I stayed at [YHA Paihia |http://www.yha.org.nz/Hostels/North+Island+Hostels/Paihia/]…
Accommodation at Bay of Islands??

by razzarino 20 December 2009

Greetings, Grateful to all who can provide suggestions on a decent place to base oneself and stay at the Bay of Islands. Me and my…
RE: Getting to Waipoua Kauri Forest from Auckland?

by LisaMNZ 03 November 2009

LOL I've got to get to Matakohe for christmas shopping!
RE: Getting to Waipoua Kauri Forest from Auckland?

by KevinRL 28 October 2009

Hire a car would be the best way, then you can stop where you wish. On the way you could stop in at the Matakohe Kauri Museum and learn…
RE: Noo Zillun Trup Riport

by myshkin 21 September 2009

Omapere - has a strong downwards inflection on the Om, then it is a straight lift back up with the "ah" - so it really is Omah, but then…
RE: The Kauri Coast

by myshkin 24 August 2009

Wise move on promoting Matakohe museum over Sheepworld - it is quite absorbing. We spent a good couple of hours wandering there, with…
The Kauri Coast

by Drovers_Dog 24 August 2009

The plan is to pick up a car and head out of Auckland at around ten in the morning for a Kauri Coast loop through to Kaitaia and on to…
RE: Sheepworld - Warkworth

by LisaMNZ 19 July 2009

Paihia is a bit nasty imo. I'd much rather be on the Russell side. Are you driving D_D? So looking for what, cabins, camping, B&B,…
Re: Bay of Islands- worth the detour from Auckland?

by Captain_Courageous 23 February 2009

Hi brha01 - yes the [Bay of Islands |http://www.bayofislands.co.nz/] is well worth visiting. The "classic" route is on the [Twin…
RE: Auckland - 10 days...must sees?

by Captain_Courageous 10 January 2009

MY suggestion is to spend a few nights in the Bay of Islands. Although it's a good four hour trip, there are many places of interest…
RE: North Island Itinerary

by ianw6705 29 July 2008

Thanks for all that myshkin. Yes ... I also think House of Harmony is a bit far north, but will take it if we need to. Baylys Holiday…
RE: North Island Itinerary

by myshkin 29 July 2008

If you want a base closer to the Kauri Coast Holiday Park, can I suggest the Bayley's Beach Holiday Park (not a Top10, but a good place)…
Re: One week in the north island

by jennlnz 04 July 2008

Hi You could try this for an itinerary: Day 1: Depart Auckland travelling on the Twin Coast Discovery Highway Arrive at Matakohe a…
RE: Help planning a short trip to New Zealand

by LisaMNZ 17 June 2008

I'd stick with north island too. for culture/history, etc - Te Papa in Wellington War Memorial Museum in Auckland Definitely the Tr…
Re: A month in New zealand in a camper van

by Captain_Courageous 05 May 2008

Hi Pete, I'd suggest the Bay Of Islands first. Travel up the west coast through Matakohe and Waipoua Forest, a 'must see' is Tane Mahuta,…
Re: Travel advice what to see

by Captain_Courageous 16 February 2008

OP, you say you're going to head north and then back south along the east coast. Presumably you are meaning the "Twin Coast"? The Twin…
RE: 14 days in North Island

by Karlo 04 January 2008

The Kauri Coast has lots of highlights, including the aforementioned Hokianga Harbor area. A stay in Opononi or Omapere is highly recommende…
North to South or South to North?

by Karlo 08 May 2007

I'd go with the 2 and four, but if you can fly into Auckland and out of Christchurch, you won't be sorry. On the North Island, the Kauri…