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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…
RE: NZ for 2 weeks in November

by kiakaha7 05 March 2012

Definitely need a camper! PhiMeow has recommended a good loop. If you still have a couple of days left by the time you get around to…
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: 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).…
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…
Transport options from Christchurch to Auckland

by amtrakker 06 January 2011

Hi all Flying into Christchurch next month to visit friends, and then plan to head to Westport, Nelson and onto Wellington over a week.…
Itinerary suggestions

by 4babe 05 January 2011

Greetings Will be spending 3 1/2 weeks in NZ. Beginning our adventure in Christchurch, possibly spend some time on the Bank's Peninsula,…
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: Transportation Wellington-Karamea

by westwood 07 December 2009

Curtesy of Wikipedia: It is the northernmost settlement of any real size on the West Coast, and is located 96 kilometres north-east by…
Re: Winter Itinary Help Needed

by westwood 21 July 2009

[Rugby Calendar|files.allblacks.com/comms/AirNZCup-2009.pdf] Aug 29 Heartland draw. Pool A: West Coast v Wairarapa Bush, Greymouth;…
West Coast travel report

by rdb2004 18 March 2009

Recently back from three weeks on New Zealand’s west coast and want to thank all those (especially Happy Harry and greatbigfatfish) whose…
RE: Fox Glacier to Westport

by greatbigfatfish 05 December 2008

there are lots of interesting places to visit on the west coast and if you do chose to spend a week there you will certainly see some…
Fox Glacier to Westport

by rdb2004 04 December 2008

The last week of my three on South Island will be spent between Fox Glacier and Westport, and I'd appreciate some guidance on how to distrib…
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: Christchurch to Greymouth by car

by LisaMNZ 24 June 2008

agree with ian on the car hire comments. For spots further north up the west coast - well you can go through Westport and on up to…
RE: Christchurch to Greymouth by car

by ianw6705 24 June 2008

Hey Gunner to get the **bold** to work, you have to have a space before the leading one and after the trailing one. It's particularly…
RE: Fox/Franz Josef Glacier

by LisaMNZ 07 June 2008

I agree. If you're going to have to save a day anywhere. then that's the time to do it. You're not missing anything by not spending…
RE: flying within new zealand/itinerary help

by kereru 11 May 2008

I agree that Wellington-Picton-Nelson-Abel Tasman-Westport-Greymouth-Christchurch then your "tour" to Queenstown. would be more sensible…
RE: Three weeks on the Cook Islands - Our report

by arturpoz 20 March 2008

Hi Gilles! Nice to see your trip to the Cooks was so successful. Great report, BTW! It was for me an excellent recollection of wonderful…
Re: Stewart Island

by Tulloch 13 February 2008

Karamea is beautiful and definitely worth the effort required to get there. Also, the old mining towns of Denniston and Millerton are…
Re: Heaphy Track Questions

by bushtrekker 13 January 2008

Hi, For leaving Karamea, the Karamea Express leaves for Westport at 7:50am, and Cunningham Motors at 5:45pm. They arrive at Westport at…