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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 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 ...
 
South from Akaroa to Gore
Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 21:33:32 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 ...
 
South Island, New Zealand
Posted on Feb 6, 2009, 17:18:04 by nztravelguide
... the Google map in satellite mode to see how it really actually looks.......awesome technology......... 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 ...
 
South Island, New Zealand
Posted on Aug 21, 2008, 01:01:56 by nztravelguide
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 ...
 
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
 
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 ...
 
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 ...
 
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Jun 26, 2006, 23:25:09 by Guest_sorceress05_*
... Anua) - a long drive, but we do live in Australia - we're kind of used to it. So if you have a recommendation for Te Anau that would be cool too - lol). We're definately having at least two, possibly even three days in the Queenstown, Glenorchy, ...
 
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, ...
 
The 'Sounds'
Posted on Oct 1, 2006, 22:28:20 by ScottWoz
... the most scenically amazing drives in the world) and definitely worth doing. Doubtful Sound is accessed from Manapouri, just south of Te Anau and involves an excitable boat trip over to the other side of the lake followed by a four wheel drive from ...
 
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Jun 30, 2006, 10:18:28 by ScottWoz
Hi Lee, Looks like you're on the right track, and your adventure's getting nearer! Righty, Te Anau. Another jubious personal preference but I can whole-heartedly recommend 'The Great Lakes Holiday Park' at the top of the town. It ...
 
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Jun 8, 2006, 00:03:34 by ScottWoz
... most of the way out along Lake Wakatipu and will also be the cheeky enticement back into Queenstown as you venture North from Te Anau after your super-duper Fiordland adventure! It's a great road. There's a Department of Conservation office ...
 
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 ...
 
New bus service to Milford Sound
Posted on Nov 24, 2008, 16:44:12 by nztravelguide
Their new coach product called Cruize Milford Express is going great guns. This is the new daily coach service from Te Anau to Queenstown for Cruize Milford. At $99 per person (including coach, cruise & lunch) it is a really good option ...
 
New bus service to Milford Sound
Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 22:40:26 by nztravelguide
Their new coach product called Cruize Milford Express is going great guns. This is the new daily coach service from Te Anau to Queenstown for Cruize Milford. At $99 per person (including coach, cruise & lunch) it is a really good option for ...
 
The Drive from Queenstown to the Fiordland National Park
Posted on May 10, 2009, 19:34:08 by nztravelguide
A new video I just put up on You Tube that is the drive from Queenstown to Te Anau and on to the Fiordland National Park -
 
Can someone help with this?
Posted on May 5, 2009, 05:07:30 by ScottWoz
One of the most scenically amazing drives in the world (between Te Anau and Milford) - absolutely mindblowing..
 
South Island, New Zealand
Posted on Aug 11, 2008, 18:23:14 by loverman
... - hire a car from Christchurch, the highway (through Geraldine is gorgeous) to Mt Cook, use the car all the way through Te Anau, drive down to Milford (Homer tunnel is just great), I'd have Queenstown as the last stop and then catch a flight out to ...
 
Gym in Te Anau
Posted on Jun 24, 2007, 06:25:37 by bandicoot
Thanks - helpful. Basically confirms what I suspect - the appeal of Te Anau over Queenstown has its downside.. I will check out the 'gym' at a couple of hotels - though I fear they might be too barebone to be of any use. I'm after free weight ...
 
Gym in Te Anau
Posted on Jun 23, 2007, 21:01:53 by ScottWoz
There aren't any gyms in Te Anau, it's a tiny little township on the edge of the great Fiordland. I'd say get yourself on the Kepler track - it'll be a killer workout..
 
Gym in Te Anau
Posted on Jun 23, 2007, 12:44:18 by wakingdream
I was searching around for a gym in Te Anau but couldn't find any info about a public facility. Lots of hotels and other accommodation have fully equipped gyms. Maybe it's possible to use a hotel gym for a small fee.? Are you living there or ...
 
Gym in Te Anau
Posted on Jun 22, 2007, 06:00:53 by bandicoot
Would anyone know if there's a well-equiped gym in Te Anau that allows casual visits?
 
All over all too soon
Posted on Sep 11, 2006, 00:30:32 by ScottWoz
You're on. In fact, here, in Te Anau at 'The Moose', they do a Moose Burger. Sure you don't want one of those?
 
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Jul 4, 2006, 02:45:49 by Sorceress
6 1/2 weeks..... man where did the time go? Thanks for the tip for Te Anau - it sounds like the place for us to rest up. If you had a few days to unwind on the w/coast before driving over Arthurs Pass and flying out of Christchurch where would you spend ...
 
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Jun 26, 2006, 23:54:57 by ScottWoz
... accommodation wise was the Ben View Motel. Oh and the Frankton camp ground has just closed too, so all good for moving through. Te Anau is excellent and I have a few suggestions for yers that I think you'll love. I'll post more later. Cheers ...
 
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Jun 9, 2006, 00:02:20 by ScottWoz
... village, excellent dining and a hearty pub on the corner called 'The Tap'. You won't be short of a bite to eat in Te Anau. There are lots of good places but a couple that get the thumbs up for me are 'The Sandfly Cafe' and 'The ...
 
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Jun 8, 2006, 20:40:59 by sorceress05
... where will she stop...... It won't be Queenstown!! (Not that night anyway). Hey any recomendations where to eat in Te Anau (lunch). I've posted another query (it's signed guest) about fav local haunts - please feel free to add to it. ...
 
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Jun 8, 2006, 12:15:42 by ScottWoz
... I think we both know where you'll end up staying! Seeing the film ( ) is a must. You can see it in Te Anau at the Fiordland Cinema. It's basically a short film of the Fiordland, captured impeccably be a nifty team of helicopters, giving ...
 
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Jun 8, 2006, 02:03:07 by Guest
... next day yeah? Yeah!! Thanks for the tip mate. Was it you who recommended to watch the film at the DOC office in Te Anau? We will do that for sure. BTW - gotta say.... you would have to be the next best thing to a walking, talking travellogue ...
 

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