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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 ...
 
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 ...
 
Part 5 - from the Catlins through Central
Posted on Apr 1, 2008, 02:09:41 by nztravelguide
... . Not too many people told about this. From here we go to the small fishing community of Moeraki. The number one restaurant in New Zealand for fresh fish is here at Fleurs. When Rick Stein was offered a free trip to anywhere in the world this is where he ...
 
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 ...
 
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 ...
 
Touring Routes in New Zealand
Posted on Jan 20, 2009, 16:38:52 by nztravelguide
... length and breadth of New Zealand taking in all the major tourist centres in just a month. Whatever your travelling style, New Zealand has something for everyone. Touring Routes New Zealand also has signposted touring routes. These are multi-day routes, ...
 
The Rail Trail in Central Otago - South island
Posted on Nov 10, 2008, 19:49:44 by nztravelguide
... railroad bed of the former railway line that began life at the turn of the century. It was the link from Dunedin, then New Zealand's largest city, to the newly discovered goldfields and for 83 years carried passengers and freight. throughout the region ...
 
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 ...
 
Latest report from the southern mountains
Posted on Nov 26, 2008, 23:21:22 by nztravelguide
... , which includes white-knuckle accounts of his own climbs in the South Island and the Italian Alps, Paul chats with some of New Zealand's most experienced climbers, such as Bill McLeod, Lydia Bradey and Erik Monasterio, to find out why they are drawn ...
 
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 Cafes of New Zealand
Posted on May 9, 2008, 20:16:46 by nztravelguide
... out by the Buller River) North Island - Matamata - Espresso to Go Matakana - the Patisserie (the best selection of pastry in New Zealand) Otaki - Brown Sugar Tauranga - Alimento Taupo - The Brew Te Kuiti - Bosco Whangarei - BOB cafe I better stop there ...
 
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 ...
 
What not to wear on an airplane
Posted on May 7, 2008, 11:24:02 by mmbcross
... will give you the weather in just about every location in the world. Just as an example try: Tarapoto, Peru Dunedin, New Zealand Fareham, United Kingdom Prince George, Canada It really is amazing how even the most obscure places are covered by weather. ...
 
07 - July 2009 Photo of the Month
Posted on Jul 30, 2009, 11:07:45 by jacquesl
... ; ! ! 1.) Tidal river - Toora, Australia by : 2.) Peach tulips - Amsterdam, Netherlands by: 3.) Stonehenge - London, United Kingdom by: 4.) Not bad aye - Santiago, Chile by: 5.) Larnach garden view - Dunedin, New Zealand by:
 
New Zealand Winter Events
Posted on May 10, 2009, 19:06:50 by nztravelguide
... Food and Wine Festivals - Bluff Oyster Festival - 23 May - Hot Red Hawke's Bay Wine Expo - Cadbury Chocolate Carnival - Dunedin 11/17 July - Whitianga Scallop Festival - 26/30 Aug - Hawke's Bay Olive Festival - 19 Sept - Sports Events - ...
 
Dunedin Highlights
Posted on May 6, 2009, 00:20:28 by nztravelguide
Dunedin Highlights Cultural/Heritage Larnach Castle ------- - Otago Settlers Museum ------- - Art Gallerys ------- Speights Brewery ------- NZ Sports Hall of Fame ------- Otago University - Cadbury Chocolate Factory - Wildlife Day ...
 
Where to live in New Zealand?
Posted on Jan 2, 2008, 09:58:49 by chuckee
... if you are after more of a town of 80,000). It doesn't rain very often and has some nice hot summer days. Dunedin is a Scottish city at heart, and has a reputation of containing hardy 'southern men'. The climate is colder down there but ...
 
South Island Itinerary
Posted on Oct 26, 2009, 05:02:14 by kirst-leszek09
... ll be going to Abela Tasman, Golden Bay, Franz Joseph Glacier, Arthur's Pass, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch, Akeroa, Kaikoura, Dunedin. If you know any places/things/experiences not to be missed please let us know! Also if you know one ...
 
List of Holiday Parks
Posted on May 30, 2009, 22:47:22 by nztravelguide
... Hanmer www.aatouristpark.co.nz Coronation Holiday Park Ashburton www.coronationpark.co.nz Dunedin Holiday Park www.dunedinholidaypark.co.nz Fiordland Great Views www.fiordlandgreatviewsholidaypark.co.nz ...
 
Hot Air Ballooning!!
Posted on Apr 21, 2008, 10:42:36 by ScottWoz
... 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 lots of good tours around the Otago Peninsula in Dunedin..
 
Best places to see in new zealand!
Posted on Oct 30, 2007, 22:18:01 by ScottWoz
... - great merits. Going coastal you'll potentially miss the great lakes & Mt Cook, going inland you'll miss Dunedin, the Catlin's & Stewart Island. Move quick enough however and you could do it all, though quality time is really what ...