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RE: Every weekend another GO around New Zealand...

by chrisj 10 May 2012

Taranaki, Coromandel Peninsula & White Island are 3 North Island attractions that I regret missing. http://wikitravel.org/en/Taranaki…
RE: North Island-driving for 5 days, what would you not miss??

by hereandtherenz 27 April 2012

There is a saying that you can predict the weather in Taranaki by the mountain. If you can't see the mountain, it's raining. If you…
Re: travel in New Zealand in early May

by sunshinegirlnz 16 March 2012

The best little City to visit is Wellington. [Wellington City Sites|http://wellingtoncityonline.blogspot.co.nz/] The most interesting…
RE: Non tourist adventures in New Zealand and Neighboring Islands

by lagoon 11 March 2012

You can find extraordinary areas within NZ that aren't run of the mill tourist destinations. For example, the Far North outlying coastal…
Re: North & South or Just North

by sunshinegirlnz 15 February 2012

I would recommend a road trip - Auckland then Coromandel then Rotorua, Going to Taupo, Going to Wanganui, Then New Plymouth then back…
RE: Rugby Union vs. Rugby League - the eternal debate

by RayCCroc 15 January 2012

"bump bump bump- HurriCANES!!" My team on the basis that they occasionally play at Taranaki [bull ring|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarro…
RE: Should North Island itinerary include west coast?

by LisaMNZ 09 January 2012

in addition to the above, are you going to include the west coast of northland? I think there is more reason to fit that in, than Taranaki.…
RE: Hump Day Poll: Checking on flight status

by RayCCroc 19 November 2011

Yeh, NZ domestic is cool. Long may it remain so. 45 minutes on a little SAAB AKL-NPL, check in just before I can take my duty-free bot…
RE: New Plymouth hostel, Taranaki

by DancesWithGoats 04 November 2011

Now that there was subtly funny WW ;-)
RE: New Plymouth hostel, Taranaki

by westwood 03 November 2011

Seeing as you're now signed up members of TT, is there anything else you can recommend about NZ??
New Plymouth hostel, Taranaki

by JanDavie 03 November 2011

Hey guys, Just been to the Sunflower Lodge in New Plymouth! We stayed in a private double room and it was just perfect! Its a BBH member…
RE: Bike touring solo for about 6 months in NZ

by mince_hilaire 28 September 2011

I thought when people mentioned 'West Coast' it means the South? The west coast of the NI is nice, particularly around the Taranaki coast…
RE: Warning to tourists who drive in NZ.

by michaely 16 September 2011

This speeding happened where I live. This is a farming area, lots of gates and side roads, narrow roads, although not busy roads there…
RE: camping over Xmas

by mince_hilaire 13 September 2011

Disagree - i was away all of Dec and Jan and only once was a campground booked out (Motueka Top 10) however they will be very busy and…
RE: Drive from Auckland to new Plymouth

by ohwell 29 August 2011

If you do take SH43 - stop at the Whangamomona Pub for a beer/coffee and a walk around a unique isolated small town. Be very aware though…
Re: Egmont area

by newzealandtravel 21 July 2011

The Whangamonona road - The Forgotten Highway - is unsealed for about 12km in the gorge area but it is suitable for campervans. You…
RE: Going to Aussie Land, Take MONEY, LOTS of Money

by n_rb 24 May 2011

I'd be very surprised if you could find a taxi-drivers's group anywhere in the world that didn't want a fare increase. Having said that,…
RE: Hostel advice needed

by ianw6705 23 May 2011

We climbed a fair way up Taranaki ... very lovely volcano.
RE: Most Beautiful campground in NZ?

by mince_hilaire 19 February 2011

I've been camping since December and my favourite so far has been onaero bay in Taranaki. Small, big sites, not many people there and…
Re: Summiting Mt. Ngauruhoe/Mt. Doom a bad idea or not?

by neverwinter 12 January 2011

nowhere near as big as Taranaki, basically a big cinder cone. So it is indeed two up and one down, but the descent is entertaining...…
Summiting Mt. Ngauruhoe/Mt. Doom a bad idea or not?

by danboy3 12 January 2011

I'd love to climb this beautiful volcano in late February, but have come across some real horror stories from past climbers on the Web.…
RE: Ohakune vs Taranaki Peninsula

by kereru 28 December 2010

Whichever way you go you'll need an early start from Wellington to get a decent hike at your destination. I'd strongly recommend somewhere…
RE: Ohakune vs Taranaki Peninsula

by Kornspitz 27 December 2010

For options for quick hikes I'd suggest taking a look at the DOC webpage: http://www.doc.govt.nz/by-region/
RE: Culinary in New Zealand

by ohwell 21 December 2010

A little will depend on your qualifications however the Taranaki region would fit your criteria. Anywhere between New Plymouth and Opunake.…
RE: New Zealand for rugby world cup

by Tryfan 12 November 2010

Quarter finals? That's optimistic for Wales; you do know you've got Namibia?! The pool D quarters will be in Wellington btw. Anyway…