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Kaikora to Franz Josef or from christchurch

by cooperpug 10 March 2012

hi, Coming to NZ in July with the family in july. Just starting to work on itinerary. Was coming across ferry to Picton, going down west…
RE: New Zealands secret spots

by neverwinter 06 December 2010

we're all tourists, even if we read Lonely Planet. :-) that said; Denniston outside Westport on the West Coast, IF you get the weather.…
RE: Hiking in southern Victoria

by Eli 02 March 2010

No worries Reefton Pub here we come.
RE: Suggested itineraries for NZ in 14 days?

by lynm 27 February 2010

You have chosen very well indeed, in my opinion. The West Coast is like another planet. It's big on coal-mining, alternative lifestyle…
RE: NZ South Island- West Coast suggestions

by ianw6705 03 November 2009

With ~900km Queenstown > Picton in four days, I think Haast, Franz Josef, and Reefton could be the three overnight stops. Or Fox Glacier…
Re: 16 day intinerary for New Zealand in May. Does this work?

by squirezard 02 March 2009

I’m squirezard aka squireZARD, the originator of this post. A 1,001 thanks, cathm and Ozziegiraffe, for responding. I welcome all further…
16 day intinerary for New Zealand in May. Does this work?

by squirezard 28 February 2009

Please give your reactions to our 16 day itinerary for New Zealand in May. My wife and I enjoy nature walks and landscape photography…
RE: Heatwave & bushfires

by chrisj 23 February 2009

Re the elevated threat level in Victoria, right now: "The towns warned to enact their fire plans are Warburton, East Warburton, Reefton,…
RE: looking for Adventurous travel on the west coast, new zealand

by ianw6705 21 November 2008

If you stay in Motueka, or perhaps Marahau, while you experience the Abel Tasman, you don't actually have to return to Nelson, in order…
RE: New Zealand Itinerary

by ianw6705 14 August 2008

I like the way you plan strategically - and actually do the sums; we do that stuff too. And you're correct in mileage terms (Nelson…
Any advise on my 2 week South Island itinerary?

by boroangel 17 October 2007

Hmmm....I guess the core of my iti is somewhat sorted out...I just need some comments on :

1. is it worth it spending 1 day on…
New Zealand on Two Wheels

by retsbew 18 August 2007

I agree with advice in #1. Try to avoid the main Hwy (1?) north and south of Chch - there are bits where its unavoidable but you can take…
South Island travel plan - need comment

by camus63 06 June 2007

day 3 after you drive over the lewis pass take a break at Maruia springs, probably the best thermal hot pools in the south island. Stop…
New Zealand - Nov/Dec 2007

by camus63 27 May 2007

driving relentlessly to try to cover it all would be a mistake as well.
I suggest drive to
a)Kaikoura from Christchurch see the…
New Zealand, Equipment questions

by domedeli 19 November 2006

South island is a must see, West coast glaciers, Hanmer Springs & Reefton. If you want a challenge do Molesworth road from Hanmer Springs…