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What not to wear on an airplane

Posted 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. ...

Most Beautiful City in the World

Posted by andrewjerome

It's so hard to name a favourite so I'll name some that stand out: Boston, USA Hiroshima, Japan Dunedin, New Zealand Vienna, Austria Budapest, Hungary Reykjavik, Iceland Stockholm, Sweden Lucerne, Switzerland Istanbul, Turkey Niagara-on-the-Lake, ...

07 - July 2009 Photo of the Month

Posted 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:

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 ...

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 ...

South Island itinerary

Posted by nztravelguide

... 1 - 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. ...

A trip report by an American visitor

Posted by nztravelguide

... our shoes in going through security, unlike an American airport. I guess no one would ever bother to blow up a domestic New Zealand flight! We had to go through security again in Auckland, which was quite rigorous and included unpacking and going ...

Part 5 - from the Catlins through Central

Posted 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 ...

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 ...

Touring Routes in New Zealand

Posted 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, ...

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. ...

The Rail Trail in Central Otago - South island

Posted 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 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 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 ...

The Cafes of New Zealand

Posted 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 ...

Trip to South Island for 6 days

Posted by aurocky

Hi all, I am planning with my wife and 2 kids (2 and 4 yr old) to visit South island, New Zealand. I am planning to arrive at Dunedin sometime around beginning of July. I like all sort of adventurous activities and my wife loves cycling. Don't have a ...

Winter And Weather

Posted by nztravelguide

Hi Dan, We have traveled New Zealand full-time 24-7/365 for over 5 1/2 years and never had any trouble with the weather as the roads are well maintained even in the far South where snow will be on the roads then.........just be ready for perhaps ...

The Drive to the Bay of Islands from Auckland

Posted 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 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 ...

11 - November 2009 Photo of the Month

Posted by jacquesl

... Don't wait... VOTE NOW ! 1.) fresh fish - Koh Lanta, Krabi, Thailand by: 2.) Waves - Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand by: 3.) Buttterflies - Iguazu National Park, Misiones, Argentina by: 4.) Phantom Ship - Crater Lake National Park ...

New Zealand Winter Events

Posted by nztravelguide

... - 26/30 Aug - Hawke's Bay Olive Festival - 19 Sept - Sports Events - Rugby - All Blacks vs France - Dunedin/Wellington - Netball - The ANZ Championships - Basketball - 2009 FIBA U-19 World Championships - Horse Racing - Catlins Great ...

Dunedin Highlights

Posted 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 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 ...

Have to change plan from chriatchurch - Dunedin travel question

Posted by nztravelguide

... closing til further notice. I need to change the schedule, my question after queenstown, what cityinteresting to stay into? How about dunedin ? What we cud see there ? Thanks The Christchurch airport is not affected by the earthquake and is open. it is ...

Have to change plan from chriatchurch - Dunedin travel question

Posted by sasmita.p

... syd. Yesterday we have cancelation from hotel in christchirch since the city are closing til further notice. I need to change the schedule, my question after queenstown, what cityinteresting to stay into? How about dunedin ? What we cud see there ? Thanks

new zealand south island

Posted by nztravelguide

... ) you fly or takes the train to Christchurch and the do the southern tour across Arthurs Pass, the glaciers, queenstown, dunedin, the Mackenzie Country and bact to Christchurch.....everything in adventure and scenery will be exciting and wonderful on this ...

Winter And Weather

Posted by moscawd

... get and how much is there to still do and see? This is what we have now... Fly into Christchurch, down to Dunedin, Queenstown, Caterbury maybe?, Christchurch August 7th for the NZ vs AUS tri nations game, then upto the north Island, Wellington, Hamilton ...

South Island Itinerary

Posted 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 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 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..

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