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South from Akaroa to Gore

Posted by nztravelguide

... 83 until you reach the coastal Route One again north of Oamaru the town famous for the beautifully carved stone. Artists throughout New Zealand have used Oamaru stone for exquisite work. You might get there in the evening when a colony of little blue ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Drive from Queenstown to Christchurch #1

Posted by nztravelguide

... ;s top Maori artists, Peter J Caley............fabulous work....(gallery is free too). ‘From Geraldine you enter the flat area of New Zealand, the Canterbury Plains and on then to the city of Christchurch. Stop to see the giant salmon at Rakaia the ...

The Drive from Queenstown to Christchurch #2

Posted by nztravelguide

... the very small town of Duntroon is the "Vanishing World" that I think is one of the most interesting sights I have found in New Zealand. Millions of years ago this part of New Zealand was under water. The geology discoveries here are world renown such as ...

South Island itinerary

Posted by nztravelguide

... 1 - Pick up vehicle at Christchurch airport. Well...........let's get going so we can enjoy the scenic wonders of this beautiful New Zealand. From Christchurch let's head south on route 1 crossing the famous Rakaia River and the home of the giant salmon. ...

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!

Part 5 - from the Catlins through Central

Posted by nztravelguide

... . Not too many people told about this. From here we go to the small fishing community of Moeraki. The number one restaurant in New Zealand for fresh fish is here at Fleurs. When Rick Stein was offered a free trip to anywhere in the world this is where he ...

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

Posted by kombivetteguy

... summer!.so check out queenstown a tourist mecca. Also lake Wanaka,suggest traveling to Glendhu bay for a good camping ground. Also Omarama hot pools well worth a visit.Then head on to lake benmore which is 12 km from twizel.Dont forget to check out Mt ...

List of Holiday Parks

Posted by nztravelguide

... www.holidayparks.co.nz/glenorchy Oamaru Top Ten www.oamarutop10.co.nz Omarama Top Ten www.omaramatop10.co.nz Riverview Holiday Park www.holidayparks.co.nz ...

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