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RE: Three month trip for family with young kids to NZ

by Harry_Ramsden 01 June 2012

In 3 months you must see both islands. I also worry a campervan would have you all going mad in such a confined space. I agree the best…
RE: Honeymoon - July - Duration:7-10 days - What to see/do

by PhiMeow 31 May 2012

> Milford Sound (take a coach tour from Q'town - don't drive yourselves!) If your budget stretches, I highly recommend flying from Queensto…
RE: South or North Island September

by kereru 29 May 2012

Without knowing your budget it is hard to say whether to recommend renting a car or using public transport. One option is to fly to somewhe…
RE: South or North Island September

by hereandtherenz 29 May 2012

Agree with #2. With 12 days, you would be better to take a good look at the South Island rather than trying to see both North and South…
mountain/ice climbing and snowboarding in southern New Zealand

by assinave 25 May 2012

Hay guys I'm planning a trip to New Zealand for the winter seasson (June till August) consist mainly on snowboarding and climbing (ice…
RE: 16-night trip to New Zealand covering both islands - updated itinerary

by prodizy 25 May 2012

Other option is I can do the trip anti-clock wise from Christchurch. Christchurch -> Arthur's pass settlement -> Hokitika/glaciers ->…
RE: 10 day South Island

by Harry_Ramsden 23 May 2012

I thought one glacier was enough. We briefly saw Fox, but were more than happy with the long view of FJ, and then the walk up to the glacier…
Re: 16-night trip to New Zealand covering both islands - updated itinerary

by neverwinter 22 May 2012

looks better - as noted, the main attraction at Punakaiki is the pancake rocks which are a 10 minute loop from the road - try to be there…
16-night trip to New Zealand covering both islands - updated itinerary

by prodizy 22 May 2012

Continuing from the earlier post(http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2202623), with the valuable inputs from you…
RE: 10 day South Island

by neverwinter 22 May 2012

Although the day trip to Milford is offered from Queenstown, it is 10 HOURS on the road. Don't do it from there, it has to be from Te…
RE: 10 day South Island

by Harry_Ramsden 22 May 2012

- Would it take 5 hours to get from Christchurch to Hokitika? It's 250 klms and Google maps says that's about 3 and a half hours. But…
Re: 10 day South Island

by neverwinter 21 May 2012

Let's have a look: Arrive Christ church 14:50 252 km ****five hours driving after picking up your hire car. Suggest breaking the jour…
10 day South Island

by ashleahannah 21 May 2012

New Zealand! Arrive Christ church 14:50 252 km 1 night Hokitika 30th 136 km 2 Franz josef 1st and 2nd (head to the glaciers …
RE: Are backpacker buses worth it? (ex. Stray, Kiwi Experience)

by fowler9 21 May 2012

#15 Not sure mate, we used Inter City and certainly between Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound and the Glaciers…
RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by prodizy 21 May 2012

Hey Harry, Some excellent suggestions there. Thank you. I assume that I reach Picton at 1PM(as th ferry departures at 8:20AM in Augus…
Re: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by prodizy 20 May 2012

Hey hereandtherenz, Thanks for the suggestions. I am flying in to Auckland and flying out of Christchurch(tickets already booked).…
RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by Callidus 19 May 2012

Certainly it is possible to do what you have planned. It appears to be a logical itinerary. However, there is a lot of driving to places,…
16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by prodizy 19 May 2012

Hi, My wife and I will be visiting the beautiful New Zealand from 17th August to 2nd September. The following is my tentative itinerary.…
Advice please

by no1bigsam 19 May 2012

Hi, I'm in Te Anau, South Island, it's 19th May. I need to be in Picton for the ferry on 22nd - has anybody got any suggestions for…
RE: which walks/tracks/tramps are best during in South Island NZ in May/June

by blujosh 17 May 2012

Hello, revisiting this thread with updates. i'm going to be arriving in Queenstown this Sunday and will be on the South Island for exactl…
RE: Trip Suggestions for SOUTH ISLAND - JULY 2012

by neverwinter 16 May 2012

Here are the times WITHOUT snow or ice, and without any stops, which you would definitely want to do. The roads are surfaced all the way,…
RE: SUGGESTIONS FOR ITINERARY - SOUTH ISLAND - JULY 2012

by cybermutiny 09 May 2012

So you've got nine days out and about? One possibility is a Southern Route. First day, drive west, spend a day checking out Fjordland…
RE: Fun things for Kids South Island New Zealand in Summer

by flash1999 08 May 2012

Thanks for the responses. They look very helpful. Yes the attraction of Naseby is that it is quite isolated, looks like a very nice…
Fun things for Kids South Island New Zealand in Summer

by flash1999 07 May 2012

Hi All looking for suggestions and info for a family trip to South Island NZ. My wife and I have a 6 year old son and a 4 year old…
RE: advice needed for tours

by LisaMNZ 05 May 2012

you are looking for a tour from Te Anau to fox glacier? I don't think so. You might get a tourist-type bus that would get you from Te…