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Re: New Zealand 16 days

by neverwinter 03 September 2011

doable, but far too much time in the car as is usual with these itineraries. Let's see what we can do; comments interspersed. Day 1:…
Re: New Zealand 16 days

by amgs 03 September 2011

Hi kmcat , Thanks for your comments. I've thought about spending the night in Tauranga because it's closer to Roturua.Which cities…
RE: New Zealand 16 days

by kmcat 02 September 2011

Hi Antonio Looks pretty good, you have the makings of a good old-fashioned Kiwi road trip there. Just have a couple of comments - is…
RE: Searching for possibilities

by newzealandtravel 02 September 2011

Must admit, mince_hilaire, I had the same kind of reaction. Like, where could I accommodate three comely German wenches. But at that…
RE: Drive from Auckland to new Plymouth

by LisaMNZ 29 August 2011

but... that was some detour, westwood! To be seeing a sign that said Waihi Beach I assume you were somewhere a fair ways north of Tauranga…
RE: Skip N Island if not interested in beach?

by LisaMNZ 08 August 2011

You will miss most of the geothermal stuff. I wouldn't bother going north to BoI. If you want that type of scenery, go to Coromandel…
New Zealand cycling (march 2012) (plus cruise stops - late March - April)

by lpkaren 06 August 2011

After a month of camping and cycling (March), we will be taking a cruise (end of March - early May) from New Zealand to Vancouver, BC.…
Quick visits to several S Pacific Islands - April 2012

by lpkaren 06 August 2011

We will be stopping on the following islands during a cruise (end of March) from New Zealand to Vancouver, BC. Before you answer with…
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: Travel and Accommodations with a Toddler

by LisaMNZ 21 July 2011

agree with westwood. It's understandable to be hesitant about driving on the left hand side, but NZ roads are pretty quiet and you will…
RE: Transport in aukland

by newzealandtravel 15 July 2011

First: It's spelt "Auckland". There are several ways you can get around the country without driving. For the routes you want to take,…
RE: East or West side North Island New Zealand?

by LisaMNZ 14 July 2011

based on your 'likes' I would probably say west too. Raglan, Kawhia (you can drive from Raglan to Kawhia and it's worth doing, although…
Weekend Trips from Auckland

by jennirw 14 July 2011

Hi everyone, My husband and I moved to Auckland a couple of months ago and have my brother coming over to visit soon. We all love to…
East or West side North Island New Zealand?

by pongosey 13 July 2011

Having spent 3 AMAZING weeks touring NZ Feb 2010 (1 wk north island, 2 wks south) in a campervan we are returning Feb 2012 for another…
RE: New Zealand in December - Best Activities - Drive from Queenstown to Nelson

by Qbook 13 July 2011

Hi love2hike, I am sure you are going to have an amazing time. Canyon Swing and Jet Boating are good options - bear in mind there are…
RE: How Many Airports Have You Been To?

by Fieldgate 01 July 2011

#752 I guess you must by much younger than I am, or would you remember all your flights 20-25 years ago? For ex, I'm trying to remember…
Re: Swim with dolphins

by helecad 20 February 2011

It's not only the weather you have to contend with, if there are calves with the pod of dolphins you find then you won't be able to swim…
RE: Wilma! Wilma!

by myshkin 31 January 2011

Report from my mum in Tauranga: steady rain, no wind, actually quite pleasant as long as you don't need to go outside, best sleep in months.…
RE: 3 weeks in New Zealand with a 14 month old

by mattygs 19 January 2011

Tauranga is a great place as a base for discovering some of the smaller little known towns in the Bay of Plenty area. Head out to Maketu…
3 weeks in New Zealand with a 14 month old

by pinkangelbabe 15 January 2011

Hi there My husband and I are having a belated honeymoon at the end of February to New Zealand for 3 months with our 14mth daughter.…
RE: Day trips/ things to do

by stevetess 07 January 2011

Napier - go to the I-site on Marine Parade and book an Art Deco walking tour, take a taxi to Church Road Winery and do a historic winery…
RE: Day trips/ things to do

by ianw6705 06 January 2011

Larnach Castle (Otago Peninsula) is pretty good - just going around the grounds is fine ... a cheaper option than a tour inside the house.…
Re: Day trips/ things to do

by francokiwi 06 January 2011

Larnach castle is a awesome place to visit but unsure about olveston house. Dunedins port is also not in the centre of the city so getting…
Day trips/ things to do

by lerads 05 January 2011

Hi Guys, My husband and I are going on a cruise around NZ and have full days at the following ports: I have also listed what I have thought…
RE: Help on Rhythm & Vines, East Coast Christmas/NYE trip up North, please

by westwood 16 December 2010

I'm sorry, I'm not going to be any more help than what I've said. Except to say wherever you go, you're going to need to have booked accommo…