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

by lagoon 31 May 2012

For a lengthy stay I think that you are best to look for holiday home/apartment accommodation in several strategic localities around the…
RE: Best route to travel September to march

by kereru 18 May 2012

Agree that the SI looks more beautiful when there is still snow on the mountains. So I'd start from Chch and make my way south eg Aoraki/Mt…
Re: backpackers international Avarua

by H2ooh 11 May 2012

The terms cheap and South Pacific island air travel are generally mutually exclusive. This especially true for the Cook Islands. Aside…
RE: Trekking in Sept/Oct in Nz

by yarmoss 30 April 2012

September/October is Spring here in NZ. Snow will be present on all alpine routes, and it will be prime avalanche season. DoC will probably…
RE: 30th Birthday in New Zealand, what would you recommend?

by insuredbymobility 23 April 2012

Stewart Island, build a fire on a secluded beach and look for kiwi
RE: weather of late July and August

by chrisj 21 April 2012

You'll have more problem with snow, sleet, black ice etc, than rain, in the South Island in July / August. (WINTER). I hope you like…
RE: Any good beaches?

by yarmoss 18 April 2012

Otago Peninsular is full of remote secluded beaches, many home to Sealions and Penguins to do a bit of wildlife spotting with. St Clair…
RE: Who knows about sharks?

by k2w3 01 April 2012

Yes, there are a tagged group that spend time south of NZ, around Stewart Island, that have been tracked via satellite heading way into…
RE: Choosing between 2 S. Island Itineraries

by Callidus 16 March 2012

Yes, I also back No. 2. The only problematic piece is the there-and-back trip to Stewart Island, followed by driving to somewhere in the…
Choosing between 2 S. Island Itineraries

by inkinmyveins 13 March 2012

Hi, My husband and I are visiting the S. Island, NZ this May/June and are super excited, but we're having a really hard time choosing…
Re: Non tourist adventures in New Zealand and Neighboring Islands

by Uflyextreme 11 March 2012

ok, so I know I am biased, but there are some excellent off the beaten track hikes around us in the Kahurangi National Park. You can…
RE: Non tourist adventures in New Zealand and Neighboring Islands

by neverwinter 11 March 2012

warm? NZ, but not always. Not too expensive: not NZ. neighbouring islands: Stewart Island. Tramp the big circuit, that will be an adventur…
RE: Traveling to New Zealand

by hereandtherenz 09 March 2012

Queenstown is the 'adventure capital' but not very off the beaten path. Stewart Island will give you off the beaten path and some trekking…
RE: 10Days In Aug- South Island

by neverwinter 07 March 2012

Don't think Stewart Island is for you in that case - also it is mid winter (Brrr!) and it is very expensive to get there so not worth…
Re: 10Days In Aug- South Island

by thamky 07 March 2012

Thx guys! we have ruled out driving as only 1 of us can drive, plus driving at foreign land in winter is quite intimidating. We preferred…
RE: Phone company 2 degrees- Don't use!

by kereru 11 January 2012

I'm a confirmed 2 degrees fan. There simply ARE places in NZ where there is no cellphone coverage & I was a little peeved to discover…
RE: Top things to do in NZ

by kereru 11 January 2012

Watch sea lions & fur seals on Otago Peninsula Kiwi spotting on Stewart Island.... Visit a museum... Come on Op, help us by telling us…
RE: Here he comes...

by andybox 24 December 2011

Stewart Island next
Re: New Zealand Itinerary

by neverwinter 10 December 2011

here are you drive times 1/14 -- Arrive Auckland 1/15 -- Waiheke ISland day trip by boat, that's fine 1/16 -- To Queenstown day flyin…
RE: Quito - never again WARNING.

by Standanista 05 December 2011

#25: I entirely agree: if you want zero risk, try Stewart Island. I lived three houses from where that girl had the collar bomb incident,…
RE: All 9 NZ Great Walks in 3 Months, Doable, Advisable?

by QuietConfidence 27 November 2011

Wow, so much great info. Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply. I'll make reservations for the 2 or so (Milford Track and can't…
Re: All 9 NZ Great Walks in 3 Months, Doable, Advisable?

by yarmoss 27 November 2011

The Milford, Routeburn and Kepler are all supurb. If you are fit you can easily knock all 3 of them off in about 11 days if you time your…
Re: All 9 NZ Great Walks in 3 Months, Doable, Advisable?

by neverwinter 24 November 2011

why not? As the other poster says, there are plenty of wonderful walks that aren't on the list, but you could do a lot worse. The Great…
Young Female travelling alone, any tips?

by KeenasBeans4NZ 23 November 2011

Well hiya.. I'm a 19 yr old Australian, first time traveller doing a tour in NZ in January. After the tour I plan to stay for a month…
Diving in New Zealand

by sjdoh 20 November 2011

I'm looking for some advice re diving in NZ. I have just been diving in Milford Sound and will be diving in poor knights in 2 weeks. I…