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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 ...

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 ...

South Island Odyssey - Part Two - West Coast

Posted by nztravelguide

... earthquake in the area worth stopping to have a look at. You will continue to follow the Buller one of the most beautiful rivers in New Zealand in my opinion. It is 40kms from Inangahuna to Rt 67 junction and 113kms from St Arnaud to here. At Route 67 turn ...

Mussels, Oysters and Summer Wine – Festival Time!

Posted by nztravelguide

... a showcase for the lamb produced in the region. In addition to quality food and wine presented they have top quality New Zealand entertainment and celebrity chefs showcasing their talents. Be sure to place your bets during the Great Sheep Race. This ...

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!

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 ...

Wine & Food Festivals for the next couple of months

Posted by nztravelguide

... Festival 27 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2010 · Waipara Valley Wine and Food Celebration 06 Mar 2010 · The Liquorland New Zealand Beer Festival - Wellington 06 Mar 10, 12:00pm · Hokitika Wildfoods Festival 2010 12 Mar 10, 7:00pmSat 13 Mar 10, 10:00am - 5:30pm

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 ...

Lake Tekapo & Cromwell

Posted by ScottWoz

... country! Righty, how many days d'you have at the end (?) because you'll need a good finale. Fox/Frans/Hokitika/Greymouth are all small towns with not an awful lot to do apart from provide the gateway to the glaciers or Arthur's Pass. ...

List of Holiday Parks

Posted by nztravelguide

... Top Ten www.camp.co.nz Rainforest - Franz Josef www.rainforestholidaypark.co.nz Shining Star Hokitika www.shiningstar.co.nz Tahuna Beach(Nelson) www.tahunabeach.co.nz Timaru Top Ten ...

School holidays in New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

... - 21 Feb www.hokonuimoonshinefest.co.nz (We enjoy this one) Queenstown Peak Music Festival - 3 Jan www.peakfest.co.nz Hokitika Wild Food Festival - 14 March www.wildfoods.co.nz Wellington Fringe Festival - 6Feb-1March www.fringe.co.nz Wellington Cuba ...

A few events, festivals this year to enjoy

Posted by nztravelguide

... - 3 Jan www.peakfest.co.nz Marlborough Wine Festival - 14 Feb www.wine-marlborough-festival.co.nz (our favourite) Hokitika Wild Food Festival - 14 March www.wildfoods.co.nz Wellington Fringe Festival - 6Feb-1March www.fringe.co.nz Wellington Cuba ...

Lake Tekapo & Cromwell

Posted by Sorceress

... few days to unwind on the w/coast before driving over Arthurs Pass and flying out of Christchurch where would you spend it? Franz? Greymouth? Hokitika? This end of the trip is still a little cloudy yet. Gotta run & get home to pour over more stuff! ...

Lake Tekapo & Cromwell

Posted by ScottWoz

... apart, Frans being the larger township of the two (and the 'Rainforest Retreat' being an excellent stopover option!) The Hokitika Wild Foods Festival came and went a few months ago so not a great deal to do there apart from visiting the many ...

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