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South Island, New Zealand
Posted on Feb 6, 2009, 17:18:04 by nztravelguide
... a short detour through Arrowtown, an old mining town redone, on the way to Queenstown. Stay in Queenstown and get your adrenaline needs filled. This is New Zealand's party town so enjoy. Cheap accommodation in town is at the Top Ten Holiday park - www. ...
 
South Island, New Zealand
Posted on Aug 21, 2008, 01:01:56 by nztravelguide
... a short detour through Arrowtown, an old mining town redone, on the way to Queenstown. Stay in Queenstown and get your adrenaline needs filled. This is New Zealand's party town so enjoy. Cheap accommodation in town is at the Top Ten Holiday park - www. ...
 
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 ...
 
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 ...
 
The South Island Odyssey Continues...........
Posted on Mar 11, 2008, 21:56:06 by nztravelguide
... at the glaciers ask here to get a flight to them. There is a World Heritage place at Haast you may wish to see. www.discover-new-zealand.co.uk/haast . (For those with a lot of time take the drive from the turnoff by the Haast bridge out along the ocean to ...
 
Restaurants - Ron's Rave Reviews 2009
Posted on Aug 4, 2009, 18:15:57 by nztravelguide
... for a New Zealand newspaper...........and as such know a bit about the restaurants in this country and the wine.... I also placed a New Zealand Coffee Guide www.newzealandcoffeeguide.co.nz (oops! sorry I listed a website!!!!) due to ...
 
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 ...
 
South Island, New Zealand
Posted on Aug 11, 2008, 16:08:51 by summer2002
Hi, I am planning a vacation to New Zealand for next February 2009. I am planning to spend 12-14 nights in New Zealand and most of the time in south island. I am thinking about flying from Auckland to Christchurch and starting my trip from there..I have ...
 
The Drive from Queenstown to Christchurch #1
Posted on Apr 16, 2008, 22:43:23 by nztravelguide
... 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 home ...
 
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 ...
 
South Island Odyssey - Part Four -the Deep South
Posted on Mar 26, 2008, 16:53:36 by nztravelguide
... have a look at the Oreti Beach where it happened. Invercargill through the Catlins - Now we head through an isolated part of New Zealand - the Catlins. Pick up the info at the Lorneville Park for the drive through. To see is the prehistoric forest in ...
 
Best places to see in new zealand!
Posted on Nov 27, 2007, 05:28:29 by alexb6
... so excited now so if this post gets carried away I apologise! I leave in like 12 days for 2 months in australia then a month in new zealand! The thing is 'cos I'm doing the east coast and it's so popular I kinda know where I want to go ...
 
New Zealand Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Apr 19, 2007, 19:20:19 by whereshegoes
... City. * The national museums and art galleries in Auckland and Wellington. * And Home of the world famous "All Blacks" New Zealand is a very special place, in the sense that in Auckland city, you can drive 30minutes out of the city and you ...
 
What not to miss in New Zealand
Posted on Mar 19, 2006, 00:50:18 by ScottWoz
... to see and do and while it's unfortunate to miss things, I still reckon it's important not to rush too much and miss the 'experience'. If you really embrace what New Zealand has to offer, the quality of your trip will far outweigh the quantity. Cheers
 
Some General Help Information
Posted on Aug 24, 2009, 23:20:35 by marmark
... as here in Aus. (pardon my ignorance). Looking forward to hearing from you. How about a little general information about New Zealand so you will understand and be comfortable in your travels here. Food -New Zealand is superior in fresh veggies ...
 
Some General Help Information
Posted on Mar 27, 2009, 00:16:41 by nztravelguide
How about a little general information about New Zealand so you will understand and be comfortable in your travels here. Food -New Zealand is superior in fresh veggies and fruits. We stop at stands along the road to get most of ours. New World super ...
 
General Visitor Information
Posted on Jul 12, 2008, 01:23:11 by nztravelguide
How about a little general information about New Zealand so you will understand and be comfortable in your travels here. Food -New Zealand is superior in fresh veggies and fruits. We stop at stands along the road to get most of ours. New World super ...
 
General Help Information for NZ Visitors
Posted on Mar 20, 2008, 19:47:36 by nztravelguide
How about a little general information about New Zealand so you will understand and be comfortable in your travels here. Food -New Zealand is superior in fresh veggies and fruits. We stop at stands along the road to get most of ours. New World super ...
 
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 ...
 
Summer campervan adventure in NZ!
Posted on Oct 24, 2006, 01:24:09 by drmnsd
... a driving route in mind, I've been looking at it for the past three years . I'd like this driving route from the New Zealand website although I don't want to miss out on the west coast of the South Island and East Coast of the North. I ...
 
The Drive from Queenstown to Christchurch #2
Posted on Apr 16, 2008, 22:47:24 by nztravelguide
... 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 the ...
 
New Zealand General Points of Interest
Posted on Apr 14, 2008, 19:43:54 by nztravelguide
... Everybody has an opinion but what I have tried to do is point out the places that are uniquely New Zealand. Not a specific list..................migh be fun if everyone here added their "points of interest"............................ From the ...
 
Some General Help Information
Posted on Sep 2, 2009, 14:11:12 by atctravel
... safe in picking up accomodation on the day we arrive at new places? Any advice appreciated. You have chosen the busiest time for New Zealand travel. The entire country is on holiday and the majority of visitors are here at that time also. I already am ...
 
Some General Help Information
Posted on Sep 2, 2009, 13:58:03 by nztravelguide
... safe in picking up accomodation on the day we arrive at new places? Any advice appreciated. You have chosen the busiest time for New Zealand travel. The entire country is on holiday and the majority of visitors are here at that time also. I already am ...
 
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 ...
 
Restaurants and Cafes in New Zealand
Posted on Jul 26, 2009, 22:41:21 by nztravelguide
 
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 -
 
New Zealand - Did it do it for you on a longterm stay?
Posted on Jun 12, 2007, 02:19:10 by krystina0
... If you're around when I get there I'd be more than happy to meet up and walk you through the whole New Zealand, Queenstown thing and all the concerns you currently have, at least to give you a real life perspective on it. These are big decisions ...
 
New Zealand - Did it do it for you on a longterm stay?
Posted on Jun 10, 2007, 21:52:50 by ScottWoz
... If you're around when I get there I'd be more than happy to meet up and walk you through the whole New Zealand, Queenstown thing and all the concerns you currently have, at least to give you a real life perspective on it. These are big decisions ...