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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 ...
 
South Isloand Odyssey - The Beginning
Posted on Mar 7, 2008, 21:03:41 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 travel ...
 
Let's begin a trip around the South Island
Posted on Sep 12, 2009, 21:34:36 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 on Jul 18, 2009, 00:31:29 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 ...
 
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, ...
 
South Island Odyssey - Part Two - West Coast
Posted on Mar 8, 2008, 19:23:05 by nztravelguide
... 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 north to ...
 
School holidays in New Zealand
Posted on Nov 12, 2008, 15:40:44 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 on May 30, 2009, 22:40:12 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 on Sep 15, 2007, 19:03:57 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 on Jun 5, 2006, 10:47:14 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 ...
 
New Zealand Ski and Snowboard Info for 2009
Posted on May 10, 2009, 19:48:57 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 on Jan 1, 2009, 20:37:00 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.co ...
 
Going to New Zealand in September..help!!
Posted on Aug 5, 2006, 15:10:18 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 on Aug 25, 2005, 01:37:27 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 on Jan 13, 2009, 15:00:33 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 on Aug 8, 2009, 01:44:06 by introducinlyric
... 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." "Really? ...
 
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 ...
 
Visitor Information Centres for direct email contact
Posted on Jul 17, 2009, 23:23:52 by nztravelguide
... vin@nelsonnz.com Arthurs Pass Information msmeaton@doc.govt.nz Go to www.leadingattractions.co.nz and request a Guide Map to "Must-do" attractions. On their map are bargain coupons worth hundreds of dollars to destinations throughout New Zealand.
 
Weather January in New Zealand
Posted on Jan 6, 2009, 17:28:35 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 on Sep 3, 2009, 17:06:59 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 on Sep 14, 2009, 17:11:25 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 on Jan 2, 2008, 09:58:49 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 on Jan 20, 2009, 22:26:16 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 ...
 
List of Holiday Parks
Posted on May 30, 2009, 22:47:22 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 on May 30, 2009, 22:37:39 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 on Aug 12, 2008, 22:13:28 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 on Aug 12, 2008, 12:47:19 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
 
Seasonal work in New Zealand - What about it?
Posted on Aug 10, 2007, 04:00:37 by rich
... Auckland? If not then I strongly recommend that you go elsewhere to look for a job... Seasonal work is easy to get in NZ, especially if you are prepared to do anything...always work at the Seafood factories in Nelson for example! Have a good trip...
 
NZ working holiday...
Posted on Jul 4, 2007, 00:11:15 by kiwismith
If you like spending time outside then working on an orchard can earn you some good money and you van meet some other travelers at the same time. Nelson and the Hawkes Bay are probably the best spots to try.
 
Why is Queenstown so cold?
Posted on Feb 14, 2007, 01:42:03 by ScottWoz
Hmm, I'm up in Nelson at the moment so it will be tricky. I'm sure there are plenty of pics in the archives somewhere, though they'll prolly be a bit blurry and swaggered..
 

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