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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 ...
 
NZ travel advice
Posted on Jun 15, 2009, 08:43:55 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 on Jun 13, 2009, 19:28:15 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 ...
 
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..... ...
 
New Zealand - January 2010
Posted on Nov 11, 2009, 15:50:56 by nztravelguide
... north on route 1 to Lake Taupo for the night. Day 6 - From Taupo it is an hours drive to Rotorua the geo-thermal capital of New Zealand. Stay the night. be sute to do a Maori hangi and maybe soak in the mud pools. Day 7 - from Rotorua take route 30 to ...
 
The Walkway from Cape Reinga tpo Bluff
Posted on Apr 6, 2009, 01:26:16 by nztravelguide
... is at Ships Cove that can only be reached by boat or walking and is where Capt Cook stayed when in this part of New Zealand northern part of the Marlborough Sounds a 3 hour boat ride from Picton.....(a slow 6 knot sailboat that is)........ The photos are ...
 
Points of Interest in New Zealand
Posted on Aug 2, 2008, 20:28:54 by nztravelguide
... of Interest in New Zealand Everybody has an opinion but what I have tried to do is point out the places that are uniquely New Zealand. I have hundreds of other "important" places I like to point out. The biggest problem I have in creating ...
 
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 ...
 
Some popular walks for the summer
Posted on Oct 28, 2008, 01:20:53 by nztravelguide
... 4 days - Red Crater, Blue Lake and Emerald Lake. Active volcanoes Mt Ruepehu. Considered one of the best one day walks in New Zealand. A volcanic moonscape. Some sulphurous smoke even! 2. Queen Charlotte Track - 71 kms - 3 to 5 day walk - several DoC ...
 
The Cafes of New Zealand
Posted on May 9, 2008, 20:16:46 by nztravelguide
... 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 - Alimento Taupo - The Brew Te Kuiti - Bosco Whangarei - BOB cafe I better stop there ...
 
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
 
kayaking new zealand
Posted on Dec 2, 2008, 23:01:37 by nztravelguide
hi there i am planning to kayak part of sth island in new zealand and am looking for acouplenof people to join me. ille probablly kayak malbourough sounds. looking to stay out for a1to 2 weeks. could paddle quite far in that time. any takers? cindy ...
 
The Drive to the Bay of Islands from Auckland
Posted on Oct 21, 2008, 20:09:56 by nztravelguide
... worth it? If you got the time don't miss it! If you are seeking dolphins and are going to be moving around New Zealand this is only one of several spots to enjoy...... The Marlborough Sounds at Picton Harbour has resident dolphins to visit, at Kaikoura ...
 
How far is Bay of islands
Posted on Apr 14, 2008, 19:14:09 by nztravelguide
... worth it? If you got the time don't miss it! If you are seeking dolphins and are going to be moving around New Zealand this is only one of several spots to enjoy...... The Marlborough Sounds at Picton Harbour has resident dolphins to visit, at Kaikoura ...
 
The Ferry to the South Island and Picton
Posted on Apr 4, 2008, 19:34:00 by nztravelguide
... ferry enters at the heads into Tory Channel and cruises into the Queen Charlotte Sound all the way to the small town of Picton. Hopefully you will have a pleasant crossing so you can enjoy the beauty of the trip. I will assume you leave the holiday park ...
 
and a good time was had by all!
Posted on Jan 20, 2009, 22:26:16 by nztravelguide
... to each destination. We just had a ball. The Sunrise couple were very thorough in explaining the camper on arrival at Picton, although they did convince us to drive Havelock way instead of your advice to Blenheim - well what an introduction for Richie in ...
 
Happy Holidays to Everyone
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 22:05:38 by nztravelguide
... I even won a contest with this one!) This year we will be in Picton at the waterfront sipping good Marlborough wines and watching the world go by...............(photo from our house in Picton) and getting in a little snapper fishing (see photo)
 
Picton to Kaikoura video
Posted on Nov 2, 2009, 19:32:40 by nztravelguide
The latest video I just put up on You Tube.................one of my favourite areas especially the wine and lobster........but the most fun is at the waterfall pool with the baby seals Picton to Kaikoura -
 
Seals in the waterfall pool
Posted on Sep 30, 2009, 00:12:24 by nztravelguide
... . I can't remember why I said seals. oh boy thats awful Three good spots such as in the Marlborogh Sounds at Picton, Akaroa has the Hector dolphin, the Bay of islands in the Far North out of Paihia.......I think there are more available but these ...
 
A ride if anyone want one-Auckland to Christchurch 10th august
Posted on Aug 5, 2009, 01:03:06 by beboppa
... that way,at this stage im going down the east coast so i can stop for a surf,going across on the ferry and pick up a car in picton ,im 28 yo male,fun adventurous with quite a bit of nz knowledge...any one thats interested can txt me 0274670424 or email me ...
 
List of Holiday Parks
Posted on May 30, 2009, 22:47:22 by nztravelguide
... Omarama Top Ten www.omaramatop10.co.nz Riverview Holiday Park www.holidayparks.co.nz/riverview Picton Campervan Park www.pictoncampervanpark.co.nz Kaiteriteri Beach Motor Camp www.kaiterteribeach.co.nz Able ...
 
Earth Race - the World's Coolest Powerboat
Posted on Apr 21, 2009, 00:34:46 by nztravelguide
Juast stepped off the boat docked at the Picton Marina. One fine piece of work. Check out the website: and the photos attached I just took of the boat and one Paula took of me at the helm! Not much room down there!!! attachmentid=2950] ...
 
Visitors to Marlborough
Posted on Jan 22, 2009, 16:39:09 by nztravelguide
Hehehe are they friends?! Or did they just end up there? Neil Young was here in Auckland for a concert and I guess Dylan came along for the ride?? and then they both went to Picton for a holiday.............
 
Visitors to Marlborough
Posted on Jan 22, 2009, 00:40:42 by nztravelguide
Haven't been allowed to tell anyone until they left but can now. Neil Young and Bob Dylan have been holidaying in the Picton area and the Marlborough Sounds.......... They know where to go for a fabulous holiday......
 
George the Dolphin
Posted on Nov 14, 2008, 17:01:50 by nztravelguide
... "Pelorus Jack" a white dolphin accompanied boats for 24 years in Pelorua Sound and French Pass in the Marlborough Sounds. I notice now we have several hanging out year round in the Queen Charlotte Sound at Picton. Maybe one will become a legend?
 
Bus Passes
Posted on Aug 12, 2008, 12:47:19 by lou82
... that 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! ...
 
South Island, New Zealand
Posted on Aug 11, 2008, 18:23:14 by loverman
... visit) and depends on how much you want to cram. IMO I'd fly Auckland to Wellington, get the ferry over to Picton (great views entering the Marlboro Sounds),catch the Trans Coastal railway down to Kaikoura, see the whales, jump back on the train to ...
 
Best deals/advice for campers in NZ?
Posted on Sep 10, 2007, 13:55:15 by worldfan
... - is it worth it? 3. For logistics - if we round trip the S Island: Cchurch - Cchurch, then caught the train / bus (?) to Picton for the passenger ferry, can we make our way easily up to Auckland? Or should we attempt to take the camper all the way up? ...
 
NZ relocating/visiting advice
Posted on Sep 22, 2005, 15:01:18 by whereshegoes
... the route you are speaking about were Takaka, Roturua, Taupo, Wanaka (a little outta the way from your path but SO amazing), Picton, Abel Tasman, um. a few others if you read my Tpd. It is an amazing and magical place. Between the three cities I would ...
 

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