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A South Island Itinerary

Posted by nztravelguide

... ; Be sure to stop at the historic Jackson's Pub and also stop to see the Otiri Gorge bridge.......... Lake Brunner , Lewis Pass to Hanmer Springs from Lake Brunner it is north now taking route 7 inland all the way across the Lewis Pass to Hanmer Springs ...

Now here was a fabulous holiday

Posted by nztravelguide

... cooperated for the most part, which enabled us to keep moving at a faster pace than anticipated. You were right about Hanmer Springs not being that impressive, but the valleys there are beautiful and we only stayed there for hot springs one evening. Our ...

GOING TO NEW ZEALAND NEED HELP!!!

Posted by nztravelguide

... turning at the sign indicating Waiau where you meet up with route 70 and then route 7. Turn right. Turn off on route 7A to Hanmer Springs. www.hanmersprings.co.nz What I suggest is to go into town and get in the hot springs. Yeah! (2 hour drive ...

NZ travel advice

Posted by clauds123

... is 2 hours from Picton. Day 8 - From Kaikoura drive south to route 70 to route 7 and the turnoff to Hanmer Springs the top hot springs in New Zealand. Stop and enjoy a soak! Even in hot weather it is a fabulous place. 2 hour drive from Kaikoura. ...

NZ travel advice

Posted by nztravelguide

... is 2 hours from Picton. Day 8 - From Kaikoura drive south to route 70 to route 7 and the turnoff to Hanmer Springs the top hot springs in New Zealand. Stop and enjoy a soak! Even in hot weather it is a fabulous place. 2 hour drive from Kaikoura. ...

The drive from Kaikoura to Christchurch

Posted by nztravelguide

... to flatten out. The long flat roads give a break from the hill crunching just completed. The Leader Road turns west here toward Hanmer Springs and the Lewis pass to the West Coast. This is the road we recommend to Hanmer. It casually winds through the ...

New Zealand Seasons

Posted by nztravelguide

... ice, and check for road closures or road weather warnings Some of the top New Zealand winter holiday destinations are: South Island - Queenstown. Wanaka, Hanmer Springs North island - Taupo, Whakapapa, Ohakune Spring: September 1 - November 31 Spring ...

Touring Routes in New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

... Pacific Triangle The Alpine Pacific Triangle is a striking touring route linking three of the South Island's recreational locations, Hanmer Springs, Kaikoura and the Waipara Valley. www.hurunui.com The Inland Scenic 72 Route If empty highways are ...

Ski field Information for New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

... Close to Queenstown 700ha of land Three quad chairs 220 hedctares of skiable area Best for intermediate skiers Open 19 June 9am-4pm 7 days www.nzski.com Other smaller ski fields: Mt Lyford Tukino Cheeseman Rainbow Hanmer Springs Ohah Mt Dobson Mt Fairlie

New Zealand - January 2010

Posted by nztravelguide

... good cafes and restaurants. Stay the night here. (see my video - Day 2 - head inland on the Lewis Pass road stopping at Hanmer Springs the top hot pools in the country and also Thrillseekers Canyon and on to the West Coast. Stay in Westport. (see my ...

New Zealand General Points of Interest

Posted by nztravelguide

... : Marlborough Sounds West Coast (from top to bottom)** Punakaiki Pancake Rocks Glaciers** Kaikoura Whale Watch** Lewis Pass Hanmer Springs Akaroa Arthurs Pass Mount Cook* Mackenzie Country Oamaru Blue Penguins* Moeraki Boulders Dunedin Milford Sound** ...

The Cafes of New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

... Ashburton - Lunch Oamaru has a real winner - The Short Black Dunedin - Strictly Coffee Geraldine - the EasyWay and Verde Hanmer Springs - Powerhouse Christchurch - Switch Queenstown - Bean Around the World - Grind (have to search for this one but worth it ...

South Island itinerary

Posted by nztravelguide

... home. The drive to Hokitika is 134kms about 2 hour drive. From Hokitka north on route 6 to north of Greytown and turn on route 7 to Hanmer Springs. It is 254kms and 3 ½ hour drive. Jump in the hot pools and enjoy........ Day 9 - It is 135 kms and about ...

List of Holiday Parks

Posted by nztravelguide

Parks - North Island Ahipara (90 Mile Beach) www.ahiparamotorcamp.co.nz Athenree Hot Springs -(Waihi) www.athenreehotsprings.co.nz Baylys Beach - (Dargaville) www.holidayparks.co.nz/baylys Camp Waipu Cove - (Waipu) www. ...

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