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RE: supplementing a late Jan cruise itinerary...(or actually seeing NZ)

by LisaMNZ 24 January 2012

Hope it's not too late for info to help. I agree with your suggestion of northland, bay of islands, waitangi etc. I really really…
RE: Cycling round New Zealand

by LisaMNZ 31 August 2011

mince, you cycled from Kawhia to Raglan?? I take my hat off to you. I'm really not a fan of stony roads though.
RE: Cycling round New Zealand

by mince_hilaire 31 August 2011

I cycle lots in NZ including commuting and touring. You probably know the usual cycling drill but the main local advice i would give you…
RE: Drive from Auckland to new Plymouth

by LisaMNZ 28 August 2011

I think most of ranjon's suggestions involve heading south of NP & then back up. Which would definitely be an interesting route; but…
RE: West Coast - North Island New Zealand

by Tommohawk 14 August 2011

hey, that really nicely put together. I've been over there a few times. I stayed in nice little Kawhia.. bought fresh fish off a fishing…
RE: East or West side North Island New Zealand?

by LisaMNZ 14 July 2011

based on your 'likes' I would probably say west too. Raglan, Kawhia (you can drive from Raglan to Kawhia and it's worth doing, although…
RE: Weekend Trips from Auckland

by LisaMNZ 14 July 2011

Great Barrier Island if you are happy to pay for the flight. The flights themselves are quite an experience and the island is stunning.…
RE: New Zealands secret spots

by myshkin 21 November 2010

Eastland? West coast of the Far north? Puketi forest? Bayleys and Ripiro beaches? Matakohe Kauri museum? Wellsford to Helensville? Kawhia?…
Re: Fourteen days on the North Island

by kainui2 07 October 2010

Refreshing to find someone who realises NZ isn't just a bungy/whale/skydive destination. A nice bit of 'off the beaten track' is the…
RE: Motorhome NZ - Basic Itinerary

by zrose13 01 May 2010

Hey again everyone, Thanks again for all the useful and interesting feedback/observations. I'm thinking I really need to read about…
Re: Motorhome NZ - Basic Itinerary

by kellanmayasnannie 29 April 2010

Suggest you rethink the travel times, its about 4 hours from Taupo to Napier, and if you then go to Tauranga, around the East Cape thats…
Re: Motorhome NZ - Basic Itinerary

by turou 28 April 2010

For the length of time you have available to explore NZ, I suggest you slow down and aim to spend at least 2 nights in the major centres.…
RE: Motorhome NZ - Basic Itinerary

by westwood 27 April 2010

Kawhia would make an interesting stop provided it doesnt take them too far off the route between Raglan and Waitomo Caves.
Re: Motorhome NZ - Basic Itinerary

by kellanmayasnannie 27 April 2010

I think you are thinking of Hot water beach on the Coramandels, theres certainly no hot water beach at Kawhia, and Te Puia Springs is…
RE: Motorhome NZ - Basic Itinerary

by westwood 27 April 2010

Forget poster #1- he's just a wasted space. Of course there arent any kangaroos here in NZ (except in zoos) but several species of wallaby.…
RE: Motorhome NZ - Basic Itinerary

by zrose13 27 April 2010

Tony, Kellanmayasnannie, thanks for the feedback! I guess I had a misconception of how long the drives were... the longest seemed to be…
Re: Motorhome NZ - Basic Itinerary

by kellanmayasnannie 26 April 2010

Agree, alot of driving, motorhomes are slower and the roads you will be taking ensure slow driving as well. Instead of spending 4 days…
Motorhome NZ - Basic Itinerary

by zrose13 26 April 2010

Hey everyone, As part of a much larger trip, I plan to stop in New Zealand for eight weeks. I'll arrive in mid-December 2010 and will…
RE: Suggested itinerary for North Island? May 2010

by myshkin 13 April 2010

If you're going to be in Wanganui, I guess you'll want to stick to the West coast in your voyage north. The road is not all that coastal…
RE: 2 or 3 Weeks Driving on North Island

by neilherbert 20 June 2009

Dear Mr Cullis My wife & I spent 3 weeks driving around North island in April 2006. We flew into Auckland on Air NZ via LA & our first…
Re: Cycling New Zealand

by n2nz 23 February 2009

Q. I would love to go for cycling holiday in NZ but was wondering if it is realistic to do both islands in one go, mostly I have read…
Lift offered from Wellington

by Callidus 06 November 2008

I’m leaving Wellington at 7 a.m. this Sunday, 9 Nov. 08, to drive to Kawhia. The route is: Kapiti Coast Levin Taihape Waiouru Ohakune…
Rugby Games

by camus63 27 March 2007

the National Kapa Haka festival is on in February as are:
Kaha Mai Tuwharetoa – Maori Polynesian Games Festival
Turangi, This festiv…