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05 - May 2009 Photo of the Month

Posted by jacquesl

... .....VOTE NOW ! ! ! 1.) 4 - Snow?! Time To Go Home Where It's Spring! - Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, by: 2.) Closeup - reminds me of Vancouver. - London, United Kingdom, by: 3.) Akaroa - Auckland, New Zealand, by: 4.) ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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!

Summer campervan adventure in NZ!

Posted 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 ...

What not to miss in New Zealand

Posted 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

Most Remote Coffee Shop in UK

Posted by nztravelguide

... shop in Sutherland, Scotland. ==================================================== For all you coffee nuts out there. Anyone have others to add to this list???? In New Zealand I nominate the cafe on top of Mt John in the Mckenzie Country by Lake Tekapo

06 - June 2008 Photo of the Month

Posted by jacquesl

... 5 finalists that I cannot wait to see which one is actually voted the best photo for June 2008! 1.) Lake Tekapo - Oamaru, New Zealand. by: 2.) Frigate birds - Galapago Islands, Ecuador. by: 3.) Salt As Far As You Can See - ...

Lake Tekapo & Cromwell

Posted by Lee

... If you're coming from the East Coast the turning for it is 'just' after the petrol station/supermarket turn-off in Tekapo's tiny town. Depending on whether you're looking for a pitch, powered site or a room, they've got it all. ...

Lake Tekapo & Cromwell

Posted by ScottWoz

... If you're coming from the East Coast the turning for it is 'just' after the petrol station/supermarket turn-off in Tekapo's tiny town. Depending on whether you're looking for a pitch, powered site or a room, they've got it all. ...

Lake Tekapo and Fox/Franz Glacier - Fox Glacier to Lake Tekapo travel question

Posted by nztravelguide

... with icebergs in it.............magic! ========================================================= Hello, My wife and I would be arriving at Lake Tekapo from Christchurch by lunch time on Dec 3rd. Initially we planned to spend 2 nights at ...

Lake Tekapo and Fox/Franz Glacier - Fox Glacier to Lake Tekapo travel question

Posted by amitgilani

Hello, My wife and I would be arriving at Lake Tekapo from Christchurch by lunch time on Dec 3rd. Initially we planned to spend 2 nights at Lake Tekapo and do an air safari over Mt. Cook from Lake Tekapo, then drive down to Queenstown for 4 ...

New Zealand's "Park in the Sky"

Posted by wakingdream

... U.S. and about one-fifth of the world's population cannot see the Milky Way from their homes, a statistic that the folks of Tekapo hope to change. The first starlight reserve? I've never even heard of that! Wow! First off, this island ...

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

Posted by kombivetteguy

... twizel.Dont forget to check out Mt cook view form lake pukaki.Its awsome but only in good weather. Ypull also like lake tekapo although a cold lake. Dont forgrt arrowtown 20 km from Queens town,has better weather and awsum river,try the pipe line track ...

List of Holiday Parks

Posted by nztravelguide

... ) www.kiwicamps.com Kingston (Queenstown) www.holidayparks.co.nz/kingston Lake Tekapo www.laketekapo-accommodation.co.nz Lorneville Top Ten (Invercargill) www.lorneville. ...

Photos taken today at Lake Tekapo

Posted by nztravelguide

... these photos he shot today................he is a top photographer and is the barista at the cafe up on top of Mt John at Lake Tekapo. He was up in an airplane today and the weather was perfect. Have a look at my website about him and the area........... ...

Best places to see in new zealand!

Posted by ScottWoz

... The west coast (glaciers) Kaikoura Banks Peninsula (just south of Christchurch) Queenstown & surrounds The great lakes (Tekapo, Pukaki, Ohau) Marlborough Sounds And the North Island: Bay of Islands Cape Reinga Taupo Tongariro Rotorua Bay of plenty ...

Summer campervan adventure in NZ!

Posted by ScottWoz

... east coast. Actually Dave, it's all too good to miss. There's no real right or wrong here. You're just gonna have to come back and visit again my friend. Enjoy.. (Oh, and you MUST stay by the lakeside in Tekapo, it's amazing!)

Lake Tekapo & Cromwell

Posted by ScottWoz

... the excitement... Just got back from Mt Cook myself and have had one hell of a weekend! Look out for the pics (and Tekapo!) BTW, you may want to give a couple of days more notice on the old Dart River Safari if you want anything booking (just ...

Lake Tekapo & Cromwell

Posted by ScottWoz

... the Cairnmuir Camping Ground. Situated on the Cairnmuir Rd in Bannockburn (Cromwell) right by the inlet of Lake Dunstan, you should get a similar cabin like the one in Tekapo for $20 each. You can reach them on 64-3-445-1956. Enjoy the wine!

Lake Tekapo & Cromwell

Posted by Lee

Hi all, Any recommendations on place to bunk down o/night in both Lake Tekapo & Cromwell? Will be around the 21st & 22nd August. Not looking for the Ritz - just somewhere to rest before heading onto Milford. Any suggestions would be greatly ...

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