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RE: Honeymoon - July - Duration:7-10 days - What to see/do

by LisaMNZ 30 May 2012

+1. Which of the islands to visit...which cities to go to, how many days to spend in each place & what are the must-see sights at each…
RE: 16-night trip to New Zealand covering both islands - updated itinerary

by prodizy 25 May 2012

Other option is I can do the trip anti-clock wise from Christchurch. Christchurch -> Arthur's pass settlement -> Hokitika/glaciers ->…
RE: 16-night trip to New Zealand covering both islands - updated itinerary

by prodizy 25 May 2012

Hey neverwinter, How about the following completely different itinerary. 17th night - arrival at Auckland 18th - explore auckland 19…
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…
RE: 10 day South Island

by Harry_Ramsden 22 May 2012

- Would it take 5 hours to get from Christchurch to Hokitika? It's 250 klms and Google maps says that's about 3 and a half hours. But…
Re: 10 day South Island

by neverwinter 21 May 2012

Let's have a look: Arrive Christ church 14:50 252 km ****five hours driving after picking up your hire car. Suggest breaking the jour…
10 day South Island

by ashleahannah 21 May 2012

New Zealand! Arrive Christ church 14:50 252 km 1 night Hokitika 30th 136 km 2 Franz josef 1st and 2nd (head to the glaciers …
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,…
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…
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…
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…
RE: New to this forum; need advice please!!

by neverwinter 30 March 2012

there are glowworm sites all over NZ - for instance, there's a dell on the main road just outside Hokitika, there's a colony at the start…
Travelling In New Zealand with children over Christmas 2012

by jabsnorris 15 March 2012

Hi, If anyone could help us with our route it would be great! Our itinerary so far is (just on paper at this stage) Friday 14th De…
RE: NZ HoneyMoon Trip Advice- outline plan ready

by LisaMNZ 13 March 2012

How far are you coming from? I would spend as little time in Auckland as you can, given your limited time. maybe take the day if you…
RE: NZ HoneyMoon Trip Advice- outline plan ready

by neverwinter 12 March 2012

lots and lots of driving, and it is mid winter so you will have short days, and possible road closures due to snow. Certainly don't bank…
Re: Two separate questions - West Coast lodging and cell phone

by neverwinter 12 February 2012

seconded - don't bother renting a mobile phone, you can do without one for this short period. regarding Haast - AFAIK there is only one…
RE: HELP! ITINERARY ADVICE RE 3 WEEKS DRIVING HOLIDAY NORTH & SOUTH ISLANDS

by Callidus 28 January 2012

Interesting question, O.P. I could say, from Jackson Bay to Kohaihai River mouth, but for a traveller with time constraints that's not…
Re: HELP! ITINERARY ADVICE RE 3 WEEKS DRIVING HOLIDAY NORTH & SOUTH ISLANDS

by neverwinter 25 January 2012

1.have booked first night in christchurch but where to next?? maybe 2-3 hours driving from christchurch (plus photo opps and stops) ****Art…
RE: Undecided

by neverwinter 21 January 2012

I'm afraid it is very ambitious. Day 1 - Fly from Auckland to Queensland Queensland to Milford Sound ***Queenstown to Milford 5.5 hou…
Undecided

by juniperjl 21 January 2012

I will be in NZ staying in Hamilton for 3 weeks time. The first two weeks being spoken for, I have 4-5 days to see the Southland I know…
Getting from Hokitika Airport to Glacier Country

by maggiedew 13 January 2012

Trying to get from Hokitika Airport on Saturday, 2/18/12 to Franz Josef area after 4:25 PM. Only been able to find a few car rentals that…
Queenstown to Nelson (10 days)

by greenbored 07 January 2012

Hey there...My wife and I will have 10 days to get from Queenstown to Nelson this March before we begin working at a farm in Renwick.…
RE: Christchurch - Queenstown -Christchurch

by LisaMNZ 04 January 2012

I really like Hokitika as a little town. A much nicer option than Greymouth. might be too late for that option though as I imagine you're…
RE: newzealand complete island trip -15 days- food

by neverwinter 08 December 2011

vegetarian is fine -although if you won't eat fish you are missing out on the excellent Kiwi fish and chips which is always available,…
Re: Feedback for South Island trip this week.

by neverwinter 04 December 2011

looks good. December 10: Queenstown to Te Anau December 11: Explore Te Anau, prepare for Milford Track - you can do a warm up walk on…