Hello,
I will arrive in Wellington from California 10 March. Then from Picton I will rent a car 13-26 March dropping it at Christchurch airport from where I fly home. I will not be in the South Island low-season, nor will I there high-high-season when there's much competition for lodging, etc. I prefer to improvise my trips as I go and not plan too much. I don't think I will have to worry about school holidays during that period. But is s there anything l should be aware of?. Anything I should watch out for that could complicate my wanderings: holidays, conventions, events in certain areas, towns, that would fill up lodgings, whatever? I don't want to be a control freak and worry unnecessarily. But I would also rather not be blindsided by something I was unaware of. Advice appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
michand1
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kereru
Good time of year to be travelling the SI. You are in between the Ellerslie Flwer Show which will be huge in Chch, end of Feb & War Birds over Wanaka at Easter.
Do be aware that because of the rebuikd Chch has a huge shortage of beds at both the high end (most hotels were demolished) and the budget end (backpacker hostels ditto). Motels are full of people in Hi-vis & hard hats!
Pro tip
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