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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 ...
 
The TravelPod New Zealand Starter Kit!
Posted on Jul 30, 2006, 22:04:29 by ScottWoz
... give you a rough guide as to what you're spending: 1 US dollar will get you approximately 1.6 New Zealand dollars 1 Canadian dollar will get you approximately 1.5 New Zealand dollars 1 Australian dollar will get you approximately 1.2 ...
 
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 ...
 
The Drive from Queenstown to Christchurch #1
Posted on Apr 16, 2008, 22:43:23 by nztravelguide
... top Maori artists, Peter J Caley............fabulous work....(gallery is free too). ‘From Geraldine you enter the flat area of New Zealand, the Canterbury Plains and on then to the city of Christchurch. Stop to see the giant salmon at Rakaia the home ...
 
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 ...
 
Christchurch - A city to enjoy
Posted on Apr 28, 2009, 20:45:55 by nztravelguide
... Gallery - Maori Experience - Wildlife experience - You may wish to take a boat ride on the Avon River? Some great restaurants: Hays Restaurant - (tops for New Zealand cuisine) Canterbury Tales (Crowne Plaza) - Annie's Wine Bar -
 
NZ travel advice
Posted on Jun 15, 2009, 08:43:55 by clauds123
... and I can't help with accommodation recommendations as a result.... Anyhow - here is a general 14 day itinerary in New Zealand................more information at www.newzealandtravelguide.net Day 1 - - Fly into Auckland and pick up vehicle and head ...
 
NZ travel advice
Posted on Jun 13, 2009, 19:28:15 by nztravelguide
... and I can't help with accommodation recommendations as a result.... Anyhow - here is a general 14 day itinerary in New Zealand................more information at www.newzealandtravelguide.net Day 1 - - Fly into Auckland and pick up vehicle and head ...
 
Going to New Zealand in September..help!!
Posted on Aug 5, 2006, 15:10:18 by bindu
HellO! I am going with my mom to New Zealand in September..arriving in Auckland leaving thru Christchurch for a total of nine days.. I am contemplating driving from Auckland--through the scenic routes--to wellington--the ferry-nelson-and thru west ...
 
NZ relocating/visiting advice
Posted on Sep 23, 2005, 13:00:49 by Jambo
I lived in New Zealand for most of my life, including 18 years in Wellington. I guess that makes me a bit biased towards Wellington, but it is an awesome little city. Let me see if I can comment on your specific questions below: Between Auckland, ...
 
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 ...
 
Best places to see in new zealand!
Posted on Nov 27, 2007, 05:28:29 by alexb6
... so excited now so if this post gets carried away I apologise! I leave in like 12 days for 2 months in australia then a month in new zealand! The thing is 'cos I'm doing the east coast and it's so popular I kinda know where I want to go ...
 
Some General Help Information
Posted on Aug 24, 2009, 23:20:35 by marmark
... as here in Aus. (pardon my ignorance). Looking forward to hearing from you. How about a little general information about New Zealand so you will understand and be comfortable in your travels here. Food -New Zealand is superior in fresh veggies ...
 
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 from Blenheim to Kaikoura
Posted on Sep 16, 2009, 20:41:48 by nztravelguide
... for a good day. The town of Kaikoura offers great cafes and art galleries. The Pacific Allure Gallery is a showcase of one of New Zealand's top seascape artist Brett Pettit. See for yourself. As you enter the town from the north on Route 1. We prefer to ...
 
South Isloand Odyssey - The Beginning
Posted on Mar 7, 2008, 21:03:41 by nztravelguide
... for traveling the South Island as I know it. My wife and I (and our two cats, Chocolate and Sylvester) have traveled New Zealand 24/7-365 days a year now going on for five years in our 7 metre Hino converted bus/office gathering information for the travel ...
 
Upcoming Festivals
Posted on Jan 1, 2009, 20:37:00 by nztravelguide
... 31 Jan - www.niufm.com 22nd Annual Crankup (vintage machinery) Invercargill - 31 Jan/1 Feb - www.edendalevmc.com New Zealand Fringe Festival (Wellington) 6 Feb/2 March - www.wellingtonnz.com Waiheke Wine Festival - 6/7/8 Feb - www.waihekewinefestival.co ...
 
Swimming with dolphins in NZ
Posted on Feb 12, 2008, 19:58:25 by ScottWoz
... 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 are ...
 
Weather
Posted on Sep 8, 2006, 23:42:55 by will
... confined to the backpackers. However, by the time we reached Milford Sound, the area with the highest rainfall in New Zealand, it was clear blue skies and 28 degree C temperatures. Christchurch experiences similar weather to Tasmania. In October the ...
 
What not to miss in New Zealand
Posted on Mar 19, 2006, 00:50:18 by ScottWoz
... to see and do and while it's unfortunate to miss things, I still reckon it's important not to rush too much and miss the 'experience'. If you really embrace what New Zealand has to offer, the quality of your trip will far outweigh the quantity. Cheers
 
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 ...
 
The Drive from Queenstown to Christchurch #2
Posted on Apr 16, 2008, 22:47:24 by nztravelguide
... very small town of Duntroon is the "Vanishing World" that I think is one of the most interesting sights I have found in New Zealand. Millions of years ago this part of New Zealand was under water. The geology discoveries here are world renown such as the ...
 
NZ has the 'least affordable' housing
Posted on Jan 20, 2008, 20:10:51 by ScottWoz
... ;ve just read : "New Zealand houses are now the least affordable in the world, according to an international survey. New Zealand was the only country of the six surveyed where all of the cities ranked were rated severely unaffordable. However, of ...
 
New Zealand - January 2010
Posted on Nov 11, 2009, 15:50:56 by nztravelguide
I will be visiting New Zealand in January 2010. Landing in Christchurch and departing from Auckland 8 days later. Can I please have some recommendations on how best to utilise these days covering the main areas of attraction. I intend hiring a car ...
 
Backpacker wins the lottery...
Posted on Feb 27, 2008, 11:54:14 by starlagurl
... ... He's interested in study or business opportunities... pshaw! A BACKPACKER has ditched plans to go fruit picking in New Zealand after winning $1 million in Lotto during his second day in the country. The man, who wished to only reveal ...
 
Best places to see in new zealand!
Posted on Oct 30, 2007, 13:45:28 by smiffy
... so excited now so if this post gets carried away I apologise! I leave in like 12 days for 2 months in australia then a month in new zealand! The thing is 'cos I'm doing the east coast and it's so popular I kinda know where I want to go ...
 
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 ...
 
List of NZ Information Sites for direct mail
Posted on May 30, 2009, 22:40:12 by nztravelguide
... @rdc.govt.nz Nelson Information vin@nelsonnz.com Arthurs Pass Information msmeaton@doc.govt.nz Go to and request a Guide Map to "Must-do" attractions. On their map are bargain coupons worth hundreds of dollars to destinations throughout New Zealand.
 
The Cafes of New Zealand
Posted on Jun 9, 2008, 20:15:03 by nztravelguide
New Zealand - Auckland's cafe wins top honoursin annual awards Auckland - Auckland cafe Zarbo has won top honours in Cafe magazine's annual Best Cafe awards. The popular Auckland eatery impressed the judges with its "superbly made coffee& ...
 

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