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RE: Taupo to Wellington - any worthy place to stop and stretch our legs'

by kereru 04 February 2012

If you make an early start you could detour round Tongariro via Turangi to Ohakune; otherwise Waiouru is a good place for coffee as is…
RE: Road trip - New Zealand

by molly2009 21 January 2012

Now I think, I have a realistic picture and thinking of doing without Mt. Cook. Thanks to everyone who helped me shaping our itinerary.…
RE: Road trip - New Zealand

by molly2009 13 January 2012

What do think of this? Doable? 1. Auckland 2. Auckland sleep Auckland 3. Rotorua, sleep Turangi 4.Tongariro Pk., sleep Turangi 5.…
Re: Road trip - New Zealand

by neverwinter 11 January 2012

I think you have WAY too much driving. Auckland sleep Auckland 2. Auckland (rent cars) sleep Rotorua *** 4 hours drive 3. Rotorua s…
Road trip - New Zealand

by molly2009 11 January 2012

Hi, We, 10 friends in our late 50s planning to rent 2 cars/SUVs and travel from North to South in 14 days. We are of different level of…
RE: Solo Trip to NZ- Itinerary Help needed!

by kereru 23 November 2011

Dee, with only 10 free days you simply don't have time to do all the things on your wish list. Pity you have to fly in & out of Queenstown…
Transport from Taupo to Tongariro Alpine Crossing (then back to Taupo)

by whatisdavid2 25 October 2011

Hi All, Will be arriving in Taupo on a Friday afternoon. Am planning to do the 1 day Tongariro Alpine Crossing trek on the weekend (I…
Re: Rotorua, Waitomo, Taupo, Tongiriro

by neverwinter 02 April 2011

speaking as a frequent tourist, there's plenty to do: hot springs; there are lots of little spots, look for DoC Signs. I know an excellen…
Re: Town to stay before/after Tongariro Crossing hike

by traveljunkieforsure 12 January 2011

I have no idea why you would contemplate staying in Turangi or Taupo for doing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing as you can stay on the mountain…
Re: NZ Bound November-December 2010

by travelling_mike 03 October 2010

[LINZ|http://www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/map-retailers/index.aspx] produces topo maps. The list a US retailer, but you can…
RE: Town to stay before/after Tongariro Crossing hike

by dominic77 20 August 2010

It's 75 - 90 minutes by road from Taupo to the start of the Tongariro Crossing. In my view, that minor inconvenience is more than compensate…
RE: 23 days in NZ - itinerary much too packed? Pls Help

by LisaMNZ 26 July 2010

another useful travel time calculator, rather than distance, is wises.co.nz. day 7 is very busy. You could possibly do that if you…
Re: 1 month photographic itinerary - help needed

by flexabull 03 June 2010

Hi there. I spent about 2 weeks in NZ last October. LOVED it. I too am a photographer, and took many photos on my trip. Don't skip…
Lodging with the family OR Living with family

by seool 02 June 2010

Hi, all, I am looking to Living with family (OR partner) in In any city -of the following cities- this summer. I'd like be there from…
Rafting New Zealand

by marcymark 10 May 2010

When planning trip for April this year we could not find much info about river rafting in New Zealand. We have rafted in California,…
Re: Motorhome NZ - Basic Itinerary

by kellanmayasnannie 01 May 2010

Book a shuttle to and from Taupo for the Crossing, this way you will be back in Taupo late afternoon on day 6 instead of sitting around…
RE: Motorhome NZ - Basic Itinerary

by zrose13 01 May 2010

Hey again everyone, Thanks again for all the useful and interesting feedback/observations. I'm thinking I really need to read about…
Re: Motorhome NZ - Basic Itinerary

by kellanmayasnannie 30 April 2010

We bought a hut pass[ that entitles you to a bunk bed] from the Visitors Centre in Turangi to stay at the Ketatahi Hut. I suggested…
Re: NZ in May - advice needed om north island

by chrisj 23 February 2010

+To chrisj: we don’t see why to skip Coromandel as it lies on our route. We could use that day idd for Taupo, but the beaches and stuff…
Re: wellington to Taupo, best route

by muzzo 16 February 2010

I checked my map book, and came up with 378k, and about 5.5hrs. Thats straight up highway 1. I prefer turning off at Waiouru and travelling…
RE: North Island itinerary

by Callidus 22 January 2010

Many visitors have the idea that glow worms are only at Waitomo. They are in pretty well all caves in NZ. Also in rocky grottos and under…
RE: 5 days North Island by bus

by aywa1 15 January 2010

Thank you guys. Your responses are much appreciated! Yes, we've got a room in Wellington booked a couple days before Waitangi Day (Travelod…
Re: is it safe to trek the tongariro crossing unguided?

by madlep 02 December 2009

I did the crossing walk a few years back. Great trip. That was back when I was at high school on a school camp. It was guided (because…
RE: Help with itinerary – NZ, 19 days, Feb 2010

by LisaMNZ 23 November 2009

what ian said, especially about the Mt Cook days. I wouldn't arrive & immediately head to Tongariro National Park. You'll be driving…
RE: Taupo vs. Turangi

by kirder 05 November 2009

If you're looking for family accommodation also consider www.bookabach.co.nz ... you can rent a home for similar prices to standard accom.…