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A North Island Itinerary for information
Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 14:11:41 by nztravelguide
... you a general idea of what you will see and can do. This relates to someone who is in a campervan. A New Zealand Holiday Itinerary for th North Island I recommend you spend around a month in the North Island and the remainder of the time in the South ...
 
North Island Odyssey
Posted on Jul 12, 2008, 01:28:21 by nztravelguide
... long stay visitor but shows a good deal of what is available everyone may get good use out of: Your New Zealand Holiday Itinerary for the North Island I recommend you spend around a month in the North Island and the remainder of the time in the South ...
 
A North Island Odyssey
Posted on Apr 14, 2008, 19:52:19 by nztravelguide
... camper van visitor but shows a good deal of what is available everyone may get good use out of: Your New Zealand Holiday Itinerary for th North Island I recommend you spend around a month in the North Island and the remainder of the time in the South ...
 
Touring Routes in New Zealand
Posted on Jan 20, 2009, 16:38:52 by nztravelguide
... Bay wine country. www.pacificcoast.co.nz Thermal Explorer The Thermal Explorer Highway will take you on a journey through the North Island's tourist hotspots, Lake Taupo, Ruapehu, Rotorua and Waikato. www.thermalnz.co.nz The Classic New Zealand ...
 
The TravelPod New Zealand Starter Kit!
Posted on Jul 30, 2006, 22:04:29 by ScottWoz
... to check out the too! The 'Naked' Bus There's a new bus network up and running in New Zealand's North Island, offering fares for online reservations booked in advance for as little as $1. It works on the same principle as ...
 
New Zealand Weather
Posted on Jul 31, 2008, 23:15:39 by nztravelguide
... many roads are temporarily closed due to weather. Absolutely stunning in the mountains if you like cold weather. We tend to go to the North Island even to the Far North for the winter. If it is going to be comfortable this is where you go. Be aware we ...
 
Rotorua Info
Posted on Jun 25, 2008, 21:45:34 by nztravelguide
... | rotorua.co.nz This is Rotorua's No.1 On Line Directory. For any enquiries you do not need to go any ... North Island. Rotorua Information Centre · 1 Auckland 2 Waitomo ... www.rotorua.co.nz/ - 12k - Cached - Similar pages Rotorua New Zealand, ...
 
Points of Interest in New Zealand
Posted on Aug 2, 2008, 20:28:54 by nztravelguide
... a perfect day for the sunshine and shadows... Way over 10,000 images last count..........and still shooting! If on the North Island I prefer Rotorua, Waitomo and the Bay of Islands, Taranaki. If you have limited time when landing in Auckland I always ...
 
New Zealand weather - sunrise/sunset times
Posted on Jul 17, 2009, 23:14:08 by nztravelguide
... many roads are temporarily closed due to weather. Absolutely stunning in the mountains if you like cold weather. We tend to go to the North Island even to the Far North for the winter. If it is going to be comfortable this is where you go. Be aware we ...
 
The Walkway from Cape Reinga tpo Bluff
Posted on Apr 6, 2009, 01:26:16 by nztravelguide
... be off Dept of Conservation walks and the dog will go with him. He hadn't seen his wife for three months as he walked the North Island down but now she will meet up with him along the way at several points with their camper van, 2 dogs and cat who is ...
 
Best places to see in new zealand!
Posted on Nov 27, 2007, 05:28:29 by alexb6
... I want to go on that part of my trip. But to be honest I haven't really got a clue about where to go in new zealand! The north island we're doing off our own backs and then we've got a campervan for the south island! I know a month isn ...
 
What not to miss in New Zealand
Posted on Mar 19, 2006, 00:50:18 by ScottWoz
... you the chance to see some incredible sunrises of which you'll be the first mainlanders in the world to see. Though the North island can still adequately cater for some of your 'would like to's', everything else on your list can be easily satisfied in ...
 
New Zealand - January 2010
Posted on Nov 11, 2009, 15:50:56 by nztravelguide
... region of the country. Stay in Picton. This is in the Marlborough Sounds - see video - Day 5 - Catch an early ferry to the North Island (3 1/2 hour trip). Head north on route 1 to Lake Taupo for the night. Day 6 - From Taupo it is an hours drive to ...
 
New Zealand
Posted on Apr 10, 2007, 18:23:31 by ScottWoz
I've travelled New Zealand over two winters: once around the South Island, and the other solely in Queenstown - by far the coldest part. Absolutely you should go, but it depends 'where' you go as to what you'll encounter. If you're ...
 
Tramping Information for New Zealand
Posted on Dec 9, 2009, 21:35:25 by nztravelguide
milford sound and doubtful are great tramping spots too The Five Great Walking Tracks of New Zealand - North Island 1. Tongariro Alpine Crossing - This walk will take around 7-9 hours. It is a 18.5 km walk the length of Mt. Tongariro starting ...
 
What not to miss in New Zealand
Posted on Mar 16, 2006, 21:21:16 by ScottWoz
... the experience. If you think you may come back at some point, I'd recommend concentrating on one island first. The North Island with its green rolling hills, Maori culture, thermal activity and long, sweeping heart-stopping beaches is dramatically ...
 
What to enjoy in Rotorua
Posted on Dec 2, 2008, 22:57:28 by nztravelguide
Rotorua - This is the most important place to see and explore in the North Island. I tell every one that if they only have a day in the North Island this is where you spend it! Here are the activities/places I think are important: 1. The Maori ...
 
The TravelPod New Zealand Starter Kit!
Posted on Oct 23, 2006, 00:46:41 by ScottWoz
Starter Kit update: There's a new bus network up and running in New Zealand's North Island, offering fares for online reservations booked in advance for as little as $1. It works on the same principle as some of the well known low-cost ...
 
New Bike/Walking Track for New Zealand
Posted on Jul 27, 2009, 18:52:32 by nztravelguide
... on the DoC tracks of Central North Island, Mt Ruepehu to Wanganui and North Canterbury's St James trail. The Central North Island trail follows logging tram lines that have been unused for 50 years. They showed some of the areas on television and it ...
 
Best places to see in new zealand!
Posted on Oct 30, 2007, 13:45:28 by smiffy
... I want to go on that part of my trip. But to be honest I haven't really got a clue about where to go in new zealand! The north island we're doing off our own backs and then we've got a campervan for the south island! I know a month isn ...
 
New Zealand Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Apr 19, 2007, 19:20:19 by whereshegoes
... * There is something to cater to everybody taste, adventure sports in Queenstown, Beaches in Auckland and around the Central North Island. * Shopping in High street, Auckland City. * The national museums and art galleries in Auckland and Wellington. * ...
 
New Zealand
Posted on Apr 10, 2007, 13:22:41 by seal
... . For the weather in winter, it can be anything fro rain and wind in Auckland, right to snow in the Central Plato in the North Island and also in the middle and lower South Island. If there is more information that you would like just drop us line at any ...
 
Whats the weather like in Oc t & Nov
Posted on Aug 23, 2005, 04:48:00 by whereshegoes
You are going at a good time! New Zealand summer starts in about November. If you have time, start from the North Island and then make your way down. By the time you reach the South Island it will be getting warmer and warmer, spring into summer. A ...
 
Now here was a fabulous holiday
Posted on Dec 2, 2009, 18:15:46 by nztravelguide
... , dolphin encounter and seal colony peninsula hike), Akaroa (hang out and fresh seafood) and Christchurch (botanical gardens, explore city). Thanks again, we definitely plan to go back some day to see the rest of the south island and the north island.
 
10 quick days in the North Island
Posted on Jul 18, 2009, 19:40:20 by nztravelguide
sigh, i wonder why new plymouth isnt portrayed to the masses for tourism??, its def one of the best cities in the north island. I suppose its a good thing..less crowded waves I totally agree!!! One of the finest spots in the North ...
 
The Cafes of New Zealand
Posted on May 9, 2008, 20:16:46 by nztravelguide
... to search for this one but worth it) Twizal - Poppies Westport - Berlin's Cafe (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 - ...
 
new zealand: things to do in the winter?
Posted on Jun 5, 2006, 10:47:14 by ScottWoz
... 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 Island Mt Hutt - Canterbury Ohau Snowfields - Nr Twizel, Mt Cook area ...
 
New Zealand Ski and Snowboard Info for 2009
Posted on May 10, 2009, 19:48:57 by nztravelguide
Snow & Ski Activites - 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 ...
 
New Zealand's Five Classic Walks
Posted on Sep 11, 2008, 01:12:31 by nztravelguide
... around 7-9 hours. It is a 18.5 km walk the length of Mt. Tongariro starting from the Mangeteopo Valley. This is a great North Island walk. See - . 2. Lake Waikaremoana Track - Do you like to fish or swim? This is the place. The Te Urewera National ...
 
Your Advice Is Needed !
Posted on Nov 20, 2006, 11:42:38 by ScottWoz
... I think it may be worth considering visiting just one of the islands and making the most of your time there. The North Island has more culture - more maori culture - more thermal activity, an abundance of white sandy beaches and green rolling hills, ...
 

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