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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 ...

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 ...

Let's begin a trip around the South Island

Posted by nztravelguide

... questions or queries to me at ronl@paradise.net.nz .........so I can be of more help to you in your New Zealand adventure................ So let's begin................ Mileage - 196034 this trip beginning and heading to Golden Bay first..... ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

School holidays in New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

This may help someone plan their trip away from the busiest times in New Zealand: This page provides information on the 2009 School Terms and Holidays for State and State- Integrated primary, intermediate, secondary and composite schools. It also provides ...

List of NZ Information Sites for direct mail

Posted by nztravelguide

... @rdc.govt.nz Nelson Information vin@nelsonnz.com Arthurs Pass Information msmeaton@doc.govt.nz Go to and request a Guide Map to "Must-do" attractions. On their map are bargain coupons worth hundreds of dollars to destinations throughout New Zealand.

Best deals/advice for campers in NZ?

Posted by fourloves

... , it's SUCH A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY! I know I sound like a teenage girl on MSN here, but holy crap I get excited when people talk about New Zealand, what a great country. Don't forget to post and let us know how you enjoyed it! Cheers, MacK

new zealand: things to do in the winter?

Posted by ScottWoz

Hi, I posted this info on another thread, but it might help: Depending on where you're headed in New Zealand there's good skiing in both islands:- some of the popular ones being:- North Island Whakapapa on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu South ...

First Trip to New Zealand

Posted by jsnz

... consideration. The overall cost is a main consideration as is flexibility but we want to have a 'one off' look at New Zealand. Both North and South Islands. We are both fit and use to caravanning in the UK and enjoy scenery rather than hustle ...

New Zealand Ski and Snowboard Info for 2009

Posted by nztravelguide

... - North Island - South Island - Cardrona - Treble Cone - Mackenzie Country - Nelson = Mt Lyford - Queenstown Winter Festival - Ruapehu Mountain Mardi Gras - Burton NZ Open Snowboarding - 2009 New Zealand Winter Games -

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. ...

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 ...

Whats the weather like in Oc t & Nov

Posted by mtrmsd

Last summer in NZ was the coldest in 17 years and waaaay down South it is still quite cold in Oct. and November. New Zealand does not have one climate at one time. It can be sunny all summer in Nelson and raining three quarters of the time in Southland ...

WWOOFing?

Posted by starlagurl

... entertain us with his mad rants in English, Spanish, and French. -from "WWOOF in Michoacan Mexico" - Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico Well New Zealand is probably the quintessential place to go WWOOFing, so I couldn't write this post without a nod to the islands. ...

Small World

Posted by introducinlyric

... complete strangers in Brooklyn, who outlined what they had planned for me during my stay. "We're going to take you to this New Zealand bar we always go to," my host said. "It's really cool - place called Nelson Blue." " ...

Traveling alone in Austrailia this summer or fall

Posted by robynhar

... Bris north, Syd central/south, Melb south, and travel up/down east coast by rail/bus and then fly out of the other end. Now New Zealand is certainly worth a look but it is seriously cold. It'd be great for skiing and great mountain views, but as for ...

Weather January in New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

... Warmest temperatures may be in Central Otago. In contrast, the W/NW winds may keep temperatures close to average in Wellington, Nelson, N Westland and Fiordland. Anticyclones may track over the N of NZ with frequent W/NW airstreams over the rest of the ...

A South Island Itinerary

Posted by wakingdream

Wow, another dandy itinerary! QUOTE Nelson to Golden Bay from Nelson we are heading to a place most tourists don't go to, (except trampers) and even less Kiwis, the Golden Bay region. One of our most loved spots. We spend Christmas period in this ...

New Zealand 2010 school holidays

Posted by nztravelguide

... Bay Friday 22 October Within Term 4 Wellington Monday 25 January Within school holidays Marlborough Monday 1 November Within Term 4 Nelson Monday 1 February Within school holidays Canterbury Friday 12 November Within Term 4 Canterbury (South) Monday 27 ...

Where to live in New Zealand?

Posted by chuckee

... the locals and they will be more than happy to show you exactly where to go. Christchurch also has the best weather in NZ (tied with Nelson - a good city to move to if you are after more of a town of 80,000). It doesn't rain very often and has some ...

and a good time was had by all!

Posted by nztravelguide

... truckies!! Just of couple of things we wanted you to know: had a lovely man approach us in tourist info carpark at Nelson. He managed Ajax Avenue motels 100m from city centre. As he was doing maintenance on a couple of units, he offered us a ...

Winners in Cuisine NZ Restaurant of the Year Awards 2010

Posted by nztravelguide

... The French Café Auckland Runner-Up Martin Bosley's Wellington Best Smart Dining Regional First Equal Bouterey's - Nelson à Deco - Whangarei Best Neighbourhood Restaurant Winner Ambeli Wellington Runner-Up Two Fifteen Bistro & Wine Bar ...

Road trip with hubby, two year old and five month old

Posted by kombivetteguy

... trip.by now you will have started, I live in Christchurch so can reccomend some top places to visit. kaiteriteri, about 80 km from Nelson. Awsome golden sand beach,nice bay and on the edge of a cool national park. take a boat ride to appreciate this .There ...

List of Holiday Parks

Posted by nztravelguide

... www.rainforestholidaypark.co.nz Shining Star Hokitika www.shiningstar.co.nz Tahuna Beach(Nelson) www.tahunabeach.co.nz Timaru Top Ten www.timaruholidaypark.co.nz Westport Holiday ...

Horse Riding websites in New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

Been having this question come up lately. here are websites to help with the answer.... - All over the country - Nelson area Queenstown area

Bus Passes

Posted by ScottWoz

... say what you want to do is acceptable. It makes sense (if you're on a time limit) to want to go from Welly to Nelson - a trip in itself. Unless you get a response on here from someone who's done this, I'd send them a quick email to make sure ...

Bus Passes

Posted by lou82

... you can only use the pass once a day (that's the way I've read it) so say I plan on doing the ferry to Picton using the pass and then an onward bus to Nelson. Can this be done or must I pay for one of them as an extra? Thanks so much! Lou

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