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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.…
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: Where to go? and palces to visit?

by backpackblogger 10 March 2012

One week North Island, three weeks South. Auckland, maybe run up north to see the Kauri, then East Cape, then Wellington. Ferry across…
RE: North & South or Just North

by backpackblogger 15 February 2012

I lived in a van traveling around New Zealand for a year Nov. 2010 - Nov. 2011. If you've only got 17 days, already have three places…
RE: supplementing a late Jan cruise itinerary...(or actually seeing NZ)

by LisaMNZ 24 January 2012

Hope it's not too late for info to help. I agree with your suggestion of northland, bay of islands, waitangi etc. I really really…
RE: Baja Mexico Scuba Diving

by bajadude 11 November 2011

Between La Paz and Cabo on the East Cape is Cabo Plumo an underwater park with coral reefs, you will probably to early for whales at Guerrer…
RE: North Island - East Side

by jaz100_nz 08 October 2011

The trip around the East Cape from Gisbourne to Opotiki is spectactacular but very remote. When I last drove it there didn't seem to be…
RE: North Island - East Side

by LisaMNZ 05 October 2011

Rotorua has a LOT to offer besides adrenaline! The main reason I'd go there is because of all the thermal stuff. There's a dead cheap…
RE: North Island - East Side

by LisaMNZ 04 October 2011

TBH = to be honest! The road gets significantly worse once you get past the turnoff to Taupo. Wises (have you tried using them? useful…
RE: Swimming in Baja in December/Janaury

by stewbear 15 September 2011

La Paz on The Gulf of California/Sea of Cortes has perfect water in December. at least I found it so . Actually any place on the "East…
Re: driving times East Cape

by travelling_mike 11 September 2011

[Link to AA map for tokomaru bay to opotiki|http://maps.aa.co.nz/directions/Tokomaru+Bay%2C+Tokomaru+Bay%2C+Tokomaru+Bay;2976074;6328000/via…
Re: driving times East Cape

by travelling_mike 11 September 2011

Have you tried dragging the route with AA maps? [googlemaps|http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Waiapu+Rd%2FWaitangi+St&daddr=opotiki&hl=en…
driving times East Cape

by wildsnow 11 September 2011

Hi there, I am planning on travelling from Napier/ Gisborne to Coromandel via East Cape and Bay of Plenty. For a variety of reasons, I…
Re: Grocery prices in NZ

by neverwinter 05 July 2011

you don't say where you are from; if it is the UK, you'll find Kiwi prices a bit higher, especially at the moment with our weak pound.…
Re: Need suggestions for Cabo San Lucas (and fast!)

by mikemarshall88 13 March 2011

What exactly is the East Cape? Is it basically the east coast area that is NE of Cabo San Lucas?
RE: Whangarei District:Whangarei Heads

by myshkin 16 February 2011

Lisa, I was potentially even closer at one point, as I did have plans for a night in Whakatane after East Cape, but they got turned into…
RE: Cabo Pulmo - road condition? snorkeling tips?

by montereyjack 26 December 2010

My experience is a few years old. Do not take the East Cape dirt road. I did it once, foolishly, in a rented VW bug. The rocks had many…
RE: New Zealands secret spots

by LisaMNZ 06 December 2010

OH, all right then. Whirinaki Forest - a walk even your wife would cope with. 4 hours,16km of flat walking through the most incredible…
RV / Camper Rental in La Paz, Baja?

by orenfrey 27 November 2010

Hi everyone, I will be going on an expedition by boat out of La Paz with my parents over Christmas. After the boat trip ends, I'll have…
RE: New Zealands secret spots

by ianw6705 21 November 2010

We have spent the last four summers in the Shaky Isles, and Vince I would offer the following touristy things to do that are not totally…
RE: Favourite area to cycle

by LisaMNZ 05 November 2010

Can't help on bike rentals but two good routes are the East Cape near here - Opotiki to Gisborne the long way. Or the 'forgotten highway'.…
Re: Fourteen days on the North Island

by kainui2 07 October 2010

Refreshing to find someone who realises NZ isn't just a bungy/whale/skydive destination. A nice bit of 'off the beaten track' is the…
Re: Fourteen days on the North Island

by kereru 06 October 2010

I agree that the East coast would be a good way to go (Highway 2, I think). Perhaps Coromandel, Bay of Plenty & East Cape - either follow…
RE: Fourteen days on the North Island

by mince_hilaire 06 October 2010

Good for you - the North Island is too often overlooked in favour of bloody mountains and glaciers! Two places that have felt more New…
baja ferry from la paz to topolobampo

by tessamax 15 September 2010

Has anyone taken the baja ferry from La Paz to Topolobampo recently? If so, what time did it leave each end and how much was it? Do you…