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RE: Canadians living in NZ

by Tawd 19 May 2012

My wife and I have been living in Gisborne for thwe past 6 months, we are head to Whangarei soon, any Canadians up there?
RE: Where is this place in NZ??

by turou 17 November 2011

This image has recently turned up on TripAdvisor - and educated guesses say it's the Mermaid Pool at Matapouri Bay, Whangarei coast. …
Re: What do you think about this travel plan?

by Captain_Courageous 05 November 2011

For the northern part of the North Island, I'd travel up the west coast and down the east (coast) Day 1 - Matakohe (Auckland >Matakohe)…
RE: Meeting other baby-boomers

by seaflux 12 October 2011

Well he lives here (somewhere up the NSW north coast). He could just as easily live in Whangarei and eat chups.
Re: 3 wks New Zealand - itinerary advice

by neverwinter 12 October 2011

lots of driving but let's see how it pans out: Day 1 Arrive Auckland, pick up hire car - overnight in city centre if you've come from…
3 wks New Zealand - itinerary advice

by lorri1978 11 October 2011

My husband and I will be spending 3 weeks in NZ in November and would love any advice that you might have on our planned itinerary. Here…
RE: New Zealand - First part of my 2 weeks - North & South Island Trip

by newzealandtravel 04 October 2011

I wonder why you are spending two nights on Waiheke island? I'll get killed by the Waihekians for this but other than cruising the vineyards…
Re: New Zealand - First part of my 2 weeks - North & South Island Trip

by dlj3 04 October 2011

Hi, The drive from Auckland to the Bay of Islands is about 3 and 1/2 hrs on State Highway 1. You pass through Orewa (lovely beach, good…
RE: Thoughts? NZ North Island 4 day Itinerary

by boltchini 22 September 2011

Waitomo is great, Rotorua very touristy. If you are on honeymoon head north - the bay of Islands is not to be missed. Some amazing beaches…
RE: Car accident

by Kneazle 22 September 2011

Lisa - this was in Whangarei You would think having seen a fatal accident you'd be more careful
RE: 5 free days to fill with adventure in Auckland region on a budget

by LisaMNZ 27 July 2011

what westwood said. naked bus sell tickets for the ferry to coromandel now - you can get some really cheap deals if you book in advance.…
RE: Weekend Trips from Auckland

by LisaMNZ 14 July 2011

Great Barrier Island if you are happy to pay for the flight. The flights themselves are quite an experience and the island is stunning.…
Re: Australia/New Zealand accent

by Captain_Courageous 09 June 2011

There's a bit [here |http://nz.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070412205752AAsprxM] about 'wh' sounding like 'f'. The fellow…
RE: How should we begin our trip?

by LisaMNZ 01 June 2011

And good surfing to be had at Ahipara (west coast near Kaitaia) but a trek. Just to add, I don't think that Piha would be a great place…
May Itinerary - Routeburn, Franz Josef, and Poor Knights

by spencewine 15 April 2011

Below is a 13 day itinerary I have for NZ. I'm leaving May 7th from Chicago. My biggest concern is hiking the Routeburn Track in May.…
Re: Rental car - discount if return to north island?

by chocolate_fish 29 March 2011

If you check [Standby Cars (Aust & NZ)|http://www.backpack-downunder.com/freebies/free-hire-cars-campervans.html] they currently have…
RE: Most Impressive Waterfalls in NZ

by mince_hilaire 19 February 2011

Whangarei falls
RE: Whangarei District:Whangarei Heads

by LisaMNZ 16 February 2011

you must have been heartbroken at that...
RE: Whangarei District:Whangarei Heads

by myshkin 16 February 2011

Lisa, I was potentially even closer at one point, as I did have plans for a night in Whakatane after East Cape, but they got turned into…
RE: Whangarei District:Whangarei Heads

by LisaMNZ 16 February 2011

It is possible to do a day return trip, with that I have no issue, it's the 'relaxed' nature that suggests you would have time to meander…
Re: Whangarei District:Whangarei Heads

by flutes 16 February 2011

Sneaker Fish, I wasn't trying to create an impression that you could see everything in the Bay of Islands in one day,and hope it did…
RE: Whangarei District:Whangarei Heads

by sneaker_fish 16 February 2011

winterless north my ass. Sheesh I have been in some frosts there. It doesn't take long to get to the Bay of Islands from Whangarei - true.…
Re: Whangarei District:Whangarei Heads

by flutes 16 February 2011

Sorry that my statement that the Bay of Islands is an easy day trip caused such consternation.I can assure you that 90minutes each way…
RE: Whangarei District:Whangarei Heads

by travelling_mike 16 February 2011

>I broke an arm on my Ray Bans Must be pretty hard Ray Bans
RE: Whangarei District:Whangarei Heads

by myshkin 16 February 2011

I do think the area is a little under-rated but that might be best, to keep it a low key sort of destination: I had a very pleasant three…