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The Old Slaughterhouse Backpackers Hector New Zealan

by olomoucian 28 April 2012

Hi all, I find it odd how this truly extraordinary hostel fails to make it into the Lonely Planet guidebook for New Zealand. I hope if…
RE: Buget for year

by neverwinter 19 April 2012

Denniston - good call, there are lots of wonderful walks and tramps in this area, as you've got time stay at least a week. Then head to…
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: Queenstown to Nelson (10 days)

by taliaeltonmary 28 January 2012

Hi from a kiwi who lives in Nelson but used to live in Dunedin. Depends how touristy you want to be or get off the beaten track. Fit in…
RE: Queenstown to Nelson (10 days)

by neverwinter 07 January 2012

good call #7, Oparara Basin - oh yes! 2 hours over the hill from Westport to Karamea, a lovely end of the road spot. Rongo Backpackers…
Re: All 9 NZ Great Walks in 3 Months, Doable, Advisable?

by neverwinter 24 November 2011

why not? As the other poster says, there are plenty of wonderful walks that aren't on the list, but you could do a lot worse. The Great…
RE: 12 Days in New Zealand...Questions about itinerary and accommodation

by neverwinter 20 August 2011

there is a glow worm cave at Te Anau, although I've never bothered with this expensive trip as there are loads of places where you can…
Re: Advice on NZ

by neverwinter 31 July 2011

you've got plenty of time and there's no need to rush about - although most people do, why not base yourself in one place, possibly using…
Re: West Coast during Rugby World Cup

by neverwinter 22 July 2011

not sure of RWC venues but it will only be the bigger cities, shouldn't affect the West Coast too much. You don't have a choice of routes,…
Re: South Island driving route

by kiwitraveller1t 16 July 2011

Hi I would suggest you go through the Haast Pass to the West Coast - stop at the Fox and Franz Joseph Glaciers, Okarito where the native…
Re: South Island tour in January

by neverwinter 13 July 2011

There is indeed only one road on each side of the Southern Alps. All the things listed ARE stunning and ARE well worth seeing, although…
RE: New Zealand South Island Ideas for places to see

by straitshooter 08 July 2011

14 Days in the South Islands, Not long enought to do it all. I would suggest, Christchurch to Wanaka/Queenstown (touristy but still fun).…
Necessary book hostel in July?

by doopydude 20 June 2011

I'll be travelling around the south island starting from the beginning of July and was wondering are there any places that I must absolutely…
RE: Travel Time in Australia and New Zealand

by neverwinter 12 March 2011

go on Ozziegiraffe, give us a five week itinerary that doesn't miss much: include the Catlins, Karamea and Oparara Basin, Marlborough…
RE: waitomo caves

by neverwinter 19 February 2011

NZ has lots of caves and lots of glow worms, although the only spots I know are on the south island. If you are going there try the Oparara…
RE: Driving West Coast (Nelson to Queenstown)

by windy 05 February 2011

Punakaiki is wonderful, but it's not a hike. Be sure to schedule around high tide. Nearby walks include the river canyon in Paparoa National…
RE: weather

by windy 11 January 2011

Nelson is often referred to as the sunniest place in the country. And December was supposed to be a drought. It was anything but. In…
RE: Itinerary suggestions

by windy 11 January 2011

Those are all great choices. I had hoped to day hike on the Banks Peninsula track and learned it's essentially private land. There are…
Re: New Zealands secret spots

by djcdjc 21 November 2010

I'm a south island fan myself (having grown up in the deepest south). The Hump Ridge near Tuatapere, or drive into Huarake Lake (not…
RE: Karamea and Oparara

by windy 29 October 2010

Cool, thanks!
RE: Karamea and Oparara

by tch7 28 October 2010

A good reasonably short hike at Arthurs Pass is the one up to Temple Basin. Takes about 2-3 hours return if you go the entire way. You're…
RE: Karamea and Oparara

by windy 28 October 2010

Thanks! Yes, I stole a day out of the earlier part of my trip and ended up booking a couple of nights at the Old Slaughterhouse and also…
RE: Karamea and Oparara

by kiwijana 28 October 2010

Hi Windy, you are looking at a lot of driving if you want to go up to Karamea - >9h from Tekapo and more than 6h to Christchurch (http://ww…
RE: Karamea and Oparara

by windy 21 October 2010

Thanks TCH. Exactly what I wanted to know. Last Resort and Old Slaiughterhouse do both look pretty nice. I'll see if anyone has space.…
RE: Karamea and Oparara

by tch7 21 October 2010

I made a day trip to the Oparara Basin from Westport, and it was indeed a spectacular day (despite horrid weather). Very good scenery…