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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.…

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   Re: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

   by kereru 22 May 2012

   Had you thought of driving from Picton to Nelson the day you arrive in the SI? Then Nelson to Greymouth (or better Punakaiki)??

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   Re: 10 day South Island

   by neverwinter 22 May 2012

   Christchurch to Greymouth is definitely 4 hours. (Done it, several times) Hokitika is about 40 mins further on. Google maps often gets…

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   RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

   by Harry_Ramsden 22 May 2012

   yes, you could go 22nd -- Wellington-ferry-Picton- Kaikoura 23rd -- Kaikoura-Hanmer Springs 24th -- Hanmer Springs-Glaciers It's a 5…

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   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…

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   RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

   by prodizy 21 May 2012

   Hey Harry, Some excellent suggestions there. Thank you. I assume that I reach Picton at 1PM(as th ferry departures at 8:20AM in Augus…

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   RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

   by Harry_Ramsden 21 May 2012

   Your plan is very good and very well researched. As always, on a time frame, you have to choose some worthy things and leave some others…

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   RE: 16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

   by Callidus 19 May 2012

   Certainly it is possible to do what you have planned. It appears to be a logical itinerary. However, there is a lot of driving to places,…

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   16nights trip covering both islands in August 2012

   by prodizy 19 May 2012

   Hi, My wife and I will be visiting the beautiful New Zealand from 17th August to 2nd September. The following is my tentative itinerary.…

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    RE: Trip Suggestions for SOUTH ISLAND - JULY 2012

    by neverwinter 16 May 2012

    Here are the times WITHOUT snow or ice, and without any stops, which you would definitely want to do. The roads are surfaced all the way,…

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    Re: New Zealand Solo 3 weeks, N to S --> worth it?

    by neverwinter 14 May 2012

    Sunshinegirl must be a travel agent because she hasn't read the requirements; OP is in Auckland for four weeks and doesn't need a hotel…

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    RE: SUGGESTIONS FOR ITINERARY - SOUTH ISLAND - JULY 2012

    by cybermutiny 09 May 2012

    So you've got nine days out and about? One possibility is a Southern Route. First day, drive west, spend a day checking out Fjordland…

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    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…

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    RE: advice needed for tours

    by hereandtherenz 02 May 2012

    There are tours such as http://www.scenicpacific.co.nz/Milford/index.htm but I'm still in shock over the prices... And I'm not sure you…

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    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…

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    Re: Blenheim to Franz Josef- 2 route options (need help)

    by neverwinter 19 April 2012

    The Molesworth Road is an 'adventure' drive - long, gravel, isolated, no cellphone, no breakdown cover and maybe not allowed in your hire…

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    Re: Solo traveller itinerary - any ideas?

    by neverwinter 03 April 2012

    on your own down a dark street in a big city is probably not ideal, same as anywhere. Hitching carries risks, same as anywhere - they…

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    RE: Travelling In New Zealand with children over Christmas 2012

    by Harry_Ramsden 16 March 2012

    If you click the links below, you will see we did pretty much what you are planning, and loved it (with girls then aged 14 and 11). The…

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    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…

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    Choosing between 2 S. Island Itineraries

    by inkinmyveins 13 March 2012

    Hi, My husband and I are visiting the S. Island, NZ this May/June and are super excited, but we're having a really hard time choosing…

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    RE: Kaikora to Franz Josef or from christchurch

    by hereandtherenz 11 March 2012

    You could consider driving Picton-Kaikoura-Christchurh, then the trans alpine train to Greymouth, then hire another car to see the glaciers…

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    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…

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    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…

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    RE: Older woman traveling solo

    by hereandtherenz 08 March 2012

    You could consider couchsurfing.org for some of your trip. Would be good way to meet people and most will take some time to show you…

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    RE: 10Days In Aug- South Island

    by neverwinter 07 March 2012

    Don't think Stewart Island is for you in that case - also it is mid winter (Brrr!) and it is very expensive to get there so not worth…