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A South Island Itinerary
Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 14:14:28 by nztravelguide
... can actually drive up to. Continue along the road now until it drops down to connect with route 6 at Havelock the mussel capital of New Zealand. A drive down through the marina lets you find the Slip Inn cafe. back onto route 6 and about 15 kms along is a ...
 
Now here was a fabulous holiday
Posted on Dec 2, 2009, 18:15:46 by nztravelguide
Hi Ron, We got back from New Zealand a few days ago, it was awesome! I put up some pictures, feel free to check them out. You lose something in taking a photo, and then some more when you compress the picture for the internet, but they still are ...
 
Points of Interest in New Zealand
Posted on Aug 2, 2008, 20:28:54 by nztravelguide
... of Interest in New Zealand Everybody has an opinion but what I have tried to do is point out the places that are uniquely New Zealand. I have hundreds of other "important" places I like to point out. The biggest problem I have in creating ...
 
South from Akaroa to Gore
Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 21:33:32 by nztravelguide
... 83 until you reach the coastal Route One again north of Oamaru the town famous for the beautifully carved stone. Artists throughout New Zealand have used Oamaru stone for exquisite work. You might get there in the evening when a colony of little blue ...
 
South Island, New Zealand
Posted on Feb 6, 2009, 17:18:04 by nztravelguide
... the Google map in satellite mode to see how it really actually looks.......awesome technology......... Hi, I am planning a vacation to New Zealand for next February 2009. I am planning to spend 12-14 nights in New Zealand and most of the ...
 
South Island, New Zealand
Posted on Aug 21, 2008, 01:01:56 by nztravelguide
Hi, I am planning a vacation to New Zealand for next February 2009. I am planning to spend 12-14 nights in New Zealand and most of the time in south island. I am thinking about flying from Auckland to Christchurch and starting my trip from there ...
 
Restaurants - Ron's Rave Reviews 2009
Posted on Aug 4, 2009, 18:15:57 by nztravelguide
... for a New Zealand newspaper...........and as such know a bit about the restaurants in this country and the wine.... I also placed a New Zealand Coffee Guide www.newzealandcoffeeguide.co.nz (oops! sorry I listed a website!!!!) due to ...
 
South Island, New Zealand
Posted on Aug 11, 2008, 16:08:51 by summer2002
Hi, I am planning a vacation to New Zealand for next February 2009. I am planning to spend 12-14 nights in New Zealand and most of the time in south island. I am thinking about flying from Auckland to Christchurch and starting my trip from there..I have ...
 
New Zealand General Points of Interest
Posted on Apr 14, 2008, 19:43:54 by nztravelguide
... Everybody has an opinion but what I have tried to do is point out the places that are uniquely New Zealand. Not a specific list..................migh be fun if everyone here added their "points of interest"............................ From the ...
 
Restaurants - Ron's Rave Reviews 2009
Posted on Aug 2, 2009, 01:18:16 by nztravelguide
Ron's Rave Restaurant Reviews 2009 New Zealand Bay of Islands - Bistro 40 Marsden Estate Only Seafood Whangarei - A'Deco Matakana/Warkworth Ascencion Winery Auckland - Antoine's Hammer Heads Dine by Peter Gordon Vinnies Euro Cable Bay Winery (Waiheke ...
 
The drive from Kaikoura to Christchurch
Posted on Sep 21, 2009, 18:42:47 by nztravelguide
... bursting with sheep and cattle and the few deer farms. All of a sudden you enter Waipara Valley and the home of many of New Zealand's top wineries. Worth a stop at a couple to sample the award winning wines. The next stop we always make is in the town ...
 
The Drive to the Bay of Islands from Auckland
Posted on Oct 21, 2008, 20:09:56 by nztravelguide
... worth it? If you got the time don't miss it! If you are seeking dolphins and are going to be moving around New Zealand this is only one of several spots to enjoy...... The Marlborough Sounds at Picton Harbour has resident dolphins to visit, at Kaikoura ...
 
How far is Bay of islands
Posted on Apr 14, 2008, 19:14:09 by nztravelguide
... worth it? If you got the time don't miss it! If you are seeking dolphins and are going to be moving around New Zealand this is only one of several spots to enjoy...... The Marlborough Sounds at Picton Harbour has resident dolphins to visit, at Kaikoura ...
 
Swimming with dolphins in NZ
Posted on Feb 12, 2008, 19:58:25 by ScottWoz
... WA come to get fed. Sounds wonderful, but yeah, is it really yucky??? Hi Paul, you can swim with dolphins in Akaroa, New Zealand, near Christchurch (South Island), as much as you like. The water is freezing but a wetsuit helps and the hectors dolphins ...
 
Swimming with dolphins in NZ
Posted on Feb 3, 2008, 08:46:49 by Paul
... WA come to get fed. Sounds wonderful, but yeah, is it really yucky??? Hi Paul, you can swim with dolphins in Akaroa, New Zealand, near Christchurch (South Island), as much as you like. The water is freezing but a wetsuit helps and the hectors dolphins ...
 
Anyone going to New Zealand soon.....?
Posted on May 31, 2007, 21:48:23 by katieontherun
Hey, You'll love New Zealand. I always recommend wwoofing and help exchange to get in touch with some of the most amazing locals, some good local advice, and some money saving techniques, eg phonecards etc. You h elp out in people's houses, ...
 
Would you pet this tiger?
Posted on Feb 1, 2008, 07:28:29 by katieontherun
... , either. A place where you could, if you owned or rented a boat, swim with them just about every day is Akaroa on the South Island of New Zealand near Christchurch. Bit out of the way, but if you ever think about venturing there, the hectors dolphins are ...
 
05 - May 2009 Photo of the Month
Posted on May 28, 2009, 11:38:11 by jacquesl
... ! - Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, by: 2.) Closeup - reminds me of Vancouver. - London, United Kingdom, by: 3.) Akaroa - Auckland, New Zealand, by: 4.) red canyon - Mui Ne, Vietnam, by: 5.) Silly Camel. Chiang Mai, Thailand - Chiang Mai, ...
 
Would you pet this tiger?
Posted on Feb 3, 2008, 11:40:28 by katieontherun
... WA come to get fed. Sounds wonderful, but yeah, is it really yucky??? Hi Paul, you can swim with dolphins in Akaroa, New Zealand, near Christchurch (South Island), as much as you like. The water is freezing but a wetsuit helps and the hectors dolphins ...
 
Would you pet this tiger?
Posted on Feb 1, 2008, 07:31:22 by katieontherun
... WA come to get fed. Sounds wonderful, but yeah, is it really yucky??? Hi Paul, you can swim with dolphins in Akaroa, New Zealand, near Christchurch (South Island), as much as you like. The water is freezing but a wetsuit helps and the hectors dolphins ...
 
Free Camping in NZ & Oz
Posted on Oct 16, 2006, 23:10:00 by ScottWoz
Free camping is legal in New Zealand and in most cases you should be able to find a nice spot and pitch up, or even pull over at the side of the road. If you want to do this, my advice would be to be sensible and not restrict others or park anywhere that ...
 
List of Holiday Parks
Posted on May 30, 2009, 22:47:22 by nztravelguide
... Village Camping www.harcourtholidaypark.co.nz South Island Aaron Lodge Top Ten www.aaronlodgetop10.co.nz Akaroa Top Ten www.akaroa-holidaypark.co.nz Alpine Adventure Hanmer www.aatouristpark.co. ...
 
A few events, festivals this year to enjoy
Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 23:03:04 by nztravelguide
... edendalevmc.com Hokonui Moonshiners Festival - 21 Feb www.hokonuimoonshinefest.co.nz (We enjoy this one) Waitangi Weekend - 6 Feb (Akaroa) www.akaroa.com Queenstown Peak Music Festival - 3 Jan www.peakfest.co.nz Marlborough Wine Festival - 14 Feb www. ...
 
Seals in the waterfall pool
Posted on Sep 30, 2009, 00:12:24 by nztravelguide
... can't remember why I said seals. oh boy thats awful Three good spots such as in the Marlborogh Sounds at Picton, Akaroa has the Hector dolphin, the Bay of islands in the Far North out of Paihia.......I think there are more available but these three ...
 
new videos for Christchurch, Akaroa and the Ashburton region
Posted on Jun 1, 2009, 17:56:39 by nztravelguide
Christchurch and Akaroa - Ashburton region -
 
South Island, New Zealand
Posted on Aug 12, 2008, 03:12:01 by ScottWoz
... so you'll need to make it up somewhere else. You could always take a car from Christchurch and round up Kaikoura and Akaroa before heading through the Mackenzie Country, through the great lakes (inc. Pukaki and Mt Cook), down through Wanaka and in to ...
 
Hot Air Ballooning!!
Posted on Apr 21, 2008, 10:42:36 by ScottWoz
... in many places, but if you fancy swimming with them you need to get yourself over to places like the Bay of Islands, Kaikoura or Akaroa to name just three. As for penguins, I saw plenty of wild blues on the west coast of Stewart Island and you can get ...
 
How far is Bay of islands
Posted on Jul 25, 2007, 04:06:19 by ScottWoz
... up and see the Bay of Islands. I used to eat breakfast every morning watching the dolphins jumping and splashing about in the bay. It was magic. As for up close and personal, you won't beat Akaroa or Kaikoura in the South Island. Unforgettable..
 
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Aug 19, 2006, 22:42:09 by ScottWoz
Well, I guess you'll be in Christchurch or heading down to Akaroa by now. Let the fun begin... See you on the 24th!
 
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Jul 4, 2006, 23:31:14 by Guest_Sorceress05_*
... travelogue that spured me push for a 'west coast sunset' (and of course we balance that with an east cost sunrise at Akaroa on the first morning in NZ). Oh Yeah!! Cheers, Lee P.S - Has Queenstown recieved it's dump that it's ...
 

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