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Mid-July South Island Trip Plan. Please kindly offer ANY suggestions =)

by christyhrw 27 May 2012

We're a group of 6, plan to drive all the way down from Christchurch on 10th July, then return to Christchurch and head home on 18th July.…
Trip Suggestions for SOUTH ISLAND - JULY 2012

by christyhrw 16 May 2012

HI! We are a group of four, heading to NZ South Island for a week of great fun! We'll arrive at Christchurch on 11th July, plan to drive…
RE: advice needed for tours

by LisaMNZ 05 May 2012

you are looking for a tour from Te Anau to fox glacier? I don't think so. You might get a tourist-type bus that would get you from Te…
RE: advice needed for tours

by LisaMNZ 01 May 2012

I would drive. there may well be a few patches that are tricky for those not used to snow or ice, such as the pass through the Milford…
advice needed for tours

by henegaa 01 May 2012

Hi we are going on honeymoon to Oz and NZ in June. We were going to self drive in the South Island of NZ but people are telling me not…
RE: franz josef glacier melting? try fox glacier instead

by FranzJosefGlacier 16 April 2012

Kia ora Great to see someone as passionate about the glaciers as us! Just wanted to correct some info in your post. We are indeed flying…
Re: Anyone fancy a walk 'tramp'?

by fleccky 13 April 2012

Hi, I plan on driving down from Hamilton on this Saturday evening to catch an early ferry over to the South Island on the Sunday morning.…
franz josef glacier melting? try fox glacier instead

by nztravelguru 12 April 2012

http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=3da215b57d112c5085c15b947&id=9ef5e5286e&e=72f00f4c6b A press release from the franz josef guides.…
RE: Fox Glacier

by LisaMNZ 04 April 2012

when I did the hike, if there were enough people, they split into two groups with one going higher up and further. The other group stayed…
Re: Solo traveller itinerary - any ideas?

by Pistachio 03 April 2012

I'd recommend the South Island for a wander around, then. Fewer people, smaller cities, in general. If you aren't big on adrenalin…
RE: Fox Glacier

by kereru 02 April 2012

You could split up. That is what we did, with the older members of our party, including an 80 year-old, taking the heli flight and the…
Re: Fox Glacier

by neverwinter 02 April 2012

yes, it will be a problem. The glacier guides cut steps and while you have crampons, obviously you need to be reasonably sure footed and…
RE: Fox Glacier

by hereandtherenz 02 April 2012

I think some in your group will struggle with the walk. It's hard going, even for fit people.
RE: 6 - 15 April, South Island with toddler

by Harry_Ramsden 15 March 2012

The entire west coast is a long drive, but it is also spectacular and will be the highight of your trip. The glaciers (only need to see…
RE: 9 days in the South Island; What to do?

by galumphant 09 March 2012

You can try Christchurch-->Lake Tekapo-->Queenstown-->Dunedin. Between Christchurch and Queenstown you can take the bus (you'll get to…
7 day itinerary South Island, New Zealand. How does this look?

by NJND 08 March 2012

Hello! Heading to New Zealand in the spring. Really want to go to the glaciers (Fox or Franz Josef) but we will need to get back to Queen…
RE: Fox vs Franz Josef Glaciers - tours or self drive?

by tch7 05 March 2012

You only need about an hour or so for each of them, so it's easy to see both. Good roads up to both, and then just short little walks…
Heli Hike- Fox Glacier or Franz Josef

by btlim23 02 March 2012

We will be to visit NZ in March and plan to join a heli hike tour neither in Franz Josef or Fox Glaciers. Fromthe info I gathered , Franz…
Re: New Zealand south island itinerary suggestions

by ozdjay 10 February 2012

Hi emma_nz, kereru and neverwinter, Thanks very much for your kind suggestions. Based on your comments, I've changed the itinerary as…
Re: Hiking in New Zealand with car

by aninfinitesummer 02 February 2012

Danordeigo was pretty much spot on - something to add though... MILFORD TRACK: The Milford Track is by reservation only and takes quite…
Re: Hiking in New Zealand with car

by aninfinitesummer 02 February 2012

Danordeigo was pretty much spot on - something to add though... MILFORD TRACK: The Milford Track is by reservation only and takes quite…
Re: Self Drive Trip to NZ South Island

by calista_teo 25 January 2012

Guys!! Thanks for feedback & I have done some adjustment to my itinerary based on feedbacks. Would appreciate your help to feedback the…
RE: Self Drive Trip to NZ South Island

by LisaMNZ 23 January 2012

first, have you tried looking on a site like wises.co.nz for realistic travel times? Apr 19,12 Arrive to CHC (14:00) Travel to Dunedin…
Self Drive Trip to NZ South Island

by calista_teo 23 January 2012

Hi, guys!! As I will be travelling to NZ South Island with 5 of my friends in the month of Apr 2012. Having problem in planning the itine…
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.…