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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.…
RE: Solo female travelling for 10 days round South Island

by kereru 19 May 2012

10 days is not a lot of time so yes probably if you can find an itinerary that suits you - say a 7-8 day one which would allow a couple…
Re: Two Weeks in New Zealand

by FranzJosefGlacier 03 May 2012

[www.franzjosefglacier.com|www.franzjosefglacier.com] Totally bias - but come check us out in Franz Josef Glacier - winter is the best…
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: 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: New to this forum; need advice please!!

by hereandtherenz 30 March 2012

How long are you planning on spending here? If you are planning on an overnight hiking trip, then you will need to book ahead for the…
Best Trans. for Solo Traveler: Camper vs car?

by Yeix 17 March 2012

Hi, I'm a graduating student and photographer who shall be traveling mainly alone for October thru both islands. I plan to start in Christc…
RE: New Zealand - South Island - travel advice

by fowler9 12 March 2012

The ferry over to Picton is lovely for starters. As an abridged version of what we did in about 3 weeks, Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstow…
Re: 7 day itinerary South Island, New Zealand. How does this look?

by neverwinter 08 March 2012

This is a massive amount of driving in a short time - your must-sees are rather far apart! 1. Queenstown 2. Queenstown to Franz Josef…
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: NZ for 2 weeks in November

by PhiMeow 05 March 2012

Two thumbs up for the south island! As #1 says, do 1 now and 1 next time. Lots of cheap flight to noo ziland and the Aussie dollar is…
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…
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by Fudgy_the_Whale 03 March 2012

Unless they were on a boat under the glacier, emg. I was hiking the Franz Josef Glacier when a huge chunk fell off not far from us. There…
RE: New Zealand Itinerary - what do you think?

by kereru 15 February 2012

What month are you travelling, as that will affect both the weather & the likelihood of it being possible to wing t without prior bookings?…
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: Help with 2 week South Island Itinerary -- late August 2012

by neverwinter 16 January 2012

looks better - let's have another look: Day 1 – arrive Queenstown Day 2 – drive to Glencorchy early, do the Routeburn Day Walk (6 …
RE: Help with 2 week South Island Itinerary -- late August 2012

by newzealand2012 16 January 2012

Wow, great advice! Exactly why this message board is so fabulous! Based on the great feedback we’ve made some adjustments. We’ve ax…
RE: Auckland after midnight + around south island in a week

by kereru 11 January 2012

9 days in the SI? how are you travelling? There is a train (Tranzcoastal) that meets the morning ferry from Picton to Kaikoura (for whale…
RE: Franz Josef Glacier

by neverwinter 06 December 2011

six to seven hours by road each way....so by land, no. there are probably flightseeing trips running from Queenstown.
RE: Franz Josef Glacier

by Drovers_Dog 06 December 2011

Hilarious!
Franz Josef Glacier

by maricruss 06 December 2011

Is it possible to do a day trip from Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier? If so, what company does this? Or is this even worth my time?…
RE: new zealand itinerary

by kereru 28 November 2011

The question is WHICH GLACIER do you want to see? At Mt Cook you can see the Tasman Glacier by boat or walk to Kea Point to see the terminu…
RE: Solo Trip to NZ- Itinerary Help needed!

by divine_alchemy 24 November 2011

Hi kereru, Thanks so much for your suggestions! No, my flight isn't booked yet. So I can still do what you're suggesting.. After response…