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RE: North Island - 5 1/2 days

by lagoon 31 May 2012

6 nights? You could do a loop tour of central North Island taking in Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Mt Ruapehu skifield - Taupo and its lake…
RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by hereandtherenz 22 May 2012

You said that you wanted to see some thermal stuff, and it is worth seeing. So I would stick with your original plan and see Rotorua…
RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

by hereandtherenz 20 May 2012

As others have said that itinerary is doable but there is a lot of driving. As Callidus points out there is great scenery to see along…
RE: North Island 7 days in July...... Suggestons?

by kereru 18 May 2012

Def agree that flying to WLG (2N); train to National Park (2N); coach to Taupo or Rotorua (2N); day tour with Great sights to Waitomo…
RE: North Island 7 days in July...... Suggestons?

by LisaMNZ 15 May 2012

I love the train trip between Wellington and Auckland. I think lagoon's suggestion is a good one - fly to Wellington, spend a day or…
Re: New Zealand Solo 3 weeks, N to S --> worth it?

by sunshinegirlnz 14 May 2012

Yes 3 weeks is enough - please spend more time in NZ's south. The places to visit in the north island are: 1. Rotorua - MALFROY motor…
Re: Every weekend another GO around New Zealand...

by neverwinter 10 May 2012

all the thermal parks round Taupo and Rotorua cost about the same, but grab a Jasons' guide as there is usually a coupon to save a couple…
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…
Every weekend another GO around New Zealand...

by L_i_e_s 10 May 2012

Hi all, I'm Lies, a Belgian, who is in a very privileged position since 9 months now, as I'm living the dream: Having a look around…
RE: Suggested Itinerary in N Island in Early December with 9/10 days free.

by kereru 02 May 2012

Another alternative worth considering is : Northland 3D/2N; Coromandel/Hot Water Beach 2D/2N; Hamilton/Cambridge 1N - Hamilton gardens…
North Island by car (8th-13th May)--Interested to join in?

by sicilianboy79 02 May 2012

Hi All, next week I will be coming to NZ for a trip arranged at the very last minute. I will be flying to Auckland and then from there…
RE: Suggested Itinerary in N Island in Early December with 9/10 days free.

by fowler9 01 May 2012

Check out the Karangahape Gorge near the Coromandel if you get a chance. Also the Aratiatia rapids by Taupo are pretty cool.
RE: things and places to see

by hereandtherenz 30 April 2012

If you're into skiing/snowboarding then a stay in National Park and some time on the slopes at Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields. White…
Re: Suggested Itinerary in N Island in Early December with 9/10 days free.

by lagoon 29 April 2012

Your proposed itinerary for sights and stopvoers south of Auckland wont allow sufficient time to visit Northland as well this trip. The…
Suggested Itinerary in N Island in Early December with 9/10 days free.

by Malahidemob 29 April 2012

Hi All We are planning some time in North Island in early December. Ignoring topping (2 days)and tailing (1 day) the visit in Auckland…
RE: things and places to see

by fowler9 29 April 2012

I'd recomend the Coromandel, Karangahape Gorge, Rotorua, Taupo, the Volcanos, Wellington, Te Papa (Some think it a little dumbed down…
RE: best route

by fowler9 29 April 2012

What are you looking at doing, how long do you have, how are you travelling? I'd consider going to Rotorua and Taupo on the way.
Re: North Island-driving for 5 days, what would you not miss??

by KiwiAnnison 28 April 2012

Hi Five days isn't long but you can cram in quite a lot if you are prepared - good on you for making plans now :) I would say your bas…
RE: North Island-driving for 5 days, what would you not miss??

by sicilianboy79 27 April 2012

Many thanks to all of you for your suggestions. Despite my misleading nickname and the fact that I am really from Italy, I am coming…
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: North Island-driving for 5 days, what would you not miss??

by bushtrekker 26 April 2012

You can do dolphin watching at Mt Maunganui / Tauranga I think - which is not far out of the way to Rotorua from Auckland. I would head…
RE: North Island in early June - advice needed.

by hereandtherenz 21 April 2012

Good call on the bach instead of the campervan. I'm with westwood on Taupo (brrrrrrr). Have you thought about spending a few days on…
RE: North Island in early June - advice needed.

by westwood 21 April 2012

Taupo in June? I feel cold just thinking about it.
North Island in early June - advice needed.

by _Pushka_ 21 April 2012

We've booked our flights to the Cook islands for a week, and then we'll have about 8 or 9 days in NZ, flying into Auckland from the 3rd…
RE: North/South Island Time split (need to know for car rental?)

by hereandtherenz 12 April 2012

Car ferry is expensive - especially if you are booking last minute. i think your plan to drop off and pick up is probably the right one.…