Christchurch Forum

Top Ten Hostels Worldwide

Posted by nixsboys

... Hostel, Beijing, China 3. Nagasaki International Youth Hostel AKARI, Nagasaki, Japan Oceania: 1. Jailhouse Accommodation, Christchurch, New Zealand 2. Sydney Central YHA, Sydney, Australia 3. Backpack Oz, Adelaide, Australia Africa: 1. Dahab Dorms, ...

10 - October 2008 Photo of the Month

Posted by jacquesl

... ! Vote NOW ! ! ! Make your opinion count! ! ! ! 1.) wow J4 - Christchurch, New Zealand by: 2.) Antarctica_best_23 - Nirvana, Antarctica by: 3.) Fitz Roy n clouds - El Chaten, Argentina by: 4.) ...

What is your most embarrassing travel experience?

Posted by stevejames

... happened whilst travelling: the first thing that springs to mind is a little trouble I had with a toilet in Christchurch, New Zealand... blog snippet follows! --------------------- Passing by the Visitor's Centre in Cathedral Square, I felt the ...

Ski field Information for New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

Ski field Information for New Zealand Wintertime is snow skiing time in New Zealand. Wherever you are in New Zealand, and particularly in the South Island, you're never too far from a ski slope. In fact, you should be able to go cross-country skiing ...

The TravelPod New Zealand Starter Kit!

Posted by handr1030

... should 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 ...

The TravelPod New Zealand Starter Kit!

Posted by ScottWoz

... should 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 ...

South Island itinerary

Posted by nztravelguide

... Pick up vehicle at Christchurch airport. Well...........let's get going so we can enjoy the scenic wonders of this beautiful New Zealand. From Christchurch let's head south on route 1 crossing the famous Rakaia River and the home of the giant salmon. Good ...

South from Akaroa to Gore

Posted 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 by nztravelguide

... ;s 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 ...

A South Island Itinerary

Posted 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 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 -

Christchurch travel information

Posted by nztravelguide

... state highways leading in and out of Christchurch are open for travel. Up to date information can be found at the New Zealand transport Authority: We strongly advise everyone to follow Civil Defence advice and avoid the central Christchurch area. The ...

Welcome to New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

... an immigrant or a descendant of one. Official languages: English, Maori. 80% of the population lives in cities. Government - New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with the Queen of England as head of state. The New Zealand Parliament is a unicameral ...

NZ travel advice

Posted 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 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 ...

South Island itinerary

Posted by thegiants

Hello, This is my first post on this forum. I am planning a trip to New Zealand and have limited time for the South Island. We are renting a campervan for 6 - My wife myself and 4 kids aged 4 to 13. We will land in Christchurch on a Wednesday afternoon. ...

South Island, New Zealand

Posted 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 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 ...

Going to New Zealand in September..help!!

Posted 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 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, ...

Some General Help Information

Posted by marmark

... same 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 ...

GOING TO NEW ZEALAND NEED HELP!!!

Posted by nztravelguide

... right is the gallery of one of New Zealand's top Maori artists, Peter Jean Caley. Worth a stop. Continue on to Akaroa, New Zealand's only French village built in the heart of several extinct volcanoes. From Ashburton continue north on route 1 to Burnham ...

Now here was a fabulous holiday

Posted 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 ...

South from Blenheim to Kaikoura

Posted 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 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 ...

driving from christchurch to queenstown

Posted by nztravelguide

Used a 7 metre bus on almost every road in New Zealand 24/7-365 days a year and never had any problems. Hi, We'll be driving from queenstown to christchurch in Dec in a 15-seater. However I've heard the roads can be dangerous due to ...

South Island itinerary

Posted by nztravelguide

... a 2 hour drive to Christchurch so you got time to get there for the 4:30 flight. On the way back you may wish to stop at Pukeko Junction gallery and wine shop south of Amberley on route one......great shop...take hoe some good New Zealand wine!

Upcoming Festivals

Posted 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. ...

Swimming with dolphins in NZ

Posted 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 by will

... were 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 ...