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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, 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 ...
 
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 ...
 
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 ...
 
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
 
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 ...
 
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 ...
 
List of NZ Information Sites for direct mail
Posted on May 30, 2009, 22:40:12 by nztravelguide
... @rdc.govt.nz Nelson Information vin@nelsonnz.com Arthurs Pass Information msmeaton@doc.govt.nz Go to and request a Guide Map to "Must-do" attractions. On their map are bargain coupons worth hundreds of dollars to destinations throughout New Zealand.
 
The road from Wanaka to Queenstown
Posted on Apr 21, 2009, 18:33:46 by nztravelguide
Just thought you might like to see a photo of the road at the beginning starting at below Arrowtown going over the Crown Range mountains to Wanaka. This is the area where Shania Twain bought here New Zealand hideout ----many, many acres.
 
AA Travel Deals for New Zealand
Posted on Nov 26, 2008, 15:18:25 by nztravelguide
Thanks again Ron. What are your plans for the summer? Will continue to enjoy the wonders of New Zealand..............Never get enough. Play with the dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds, fish, get Kaikoura lobster, visit the wineries, check out ...
 
Your Advice Is Needed !
Posted on Nov 17, 2006, 01:50:54 by whereshegoes
New Zealand is a place where you can do pretty much whatever you want you will for sure be in store for beautiful scenery, inspiring nature, and good people. That was my experience anyway. I would recommend Wanaka, Milford Sound, Lake Taupo, Christchurch ...
 
Honeymooning in Australia & New Zealand
Posted on May 31, 2006, 22:58:19 by Ivealis
Hi there Michaelle, 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 Island Mt Hutt - Canterbury Ohau ...
 
Visitor Information Centres for direct email contact
Posted on Jul 17, 2009, 23:23:52 by nztravelguide
... vin@nelsonnz.com Arthurs Pass Information msmeaton@doc.govt.nz Go to www.leadingattractions.co.nz and request a Guide Map to "Must-do" attractions. On their map are bargain coupons worth hundreds of dollars to destinations throughout New Zealand.
 
Honeymooning in Australia & New Zealand
Posted on May 31, 2006, 13:31:33 by ScottWoz
Hi there Michaelle, 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 Island Mt Hutt - Canterbury Ohau ...
 
09 - September 2008 Photo of the Month
Posted on Sep 29, 2008, 15:37:40 by jacquesl
... _best_1 - Nirvana, Antartica by: 2.) Iain's retirement location - Sapa, Vietnam by: 3.) the 2nd money shot! - Wanaka, New Zealand by: 4.) Flowers at the Red Hell - Beppu, Japan by: 5.) 06latvia - Istanbul, Turkey by:
 
The road from Wanaka to Queenstown
Posted on Apr 25, 2009, 19:53:06 by nztravelguide
I just added a video on the travel between Wanaka to Queenstown that may be of help: Wanaka to Queenstown
 
and a good time was had by all!
Posted on Jan 20, 2009, 22:26:16 by nztravelguide
... , lounge and bathroom in unit for $25 p/n - a great deal. Such friendly people, would recommend them. Had lunch in Wanaka at Relishes cafe - a bit on the expensive side but fantastic food, we were licking our lips for hours afterwards (by the way, ...
 
NZ ski resorts...
Posted on Nov 18, 2009, 21:56:37 by ScottWoz
Your 'main' options are in the south south island: Queenstown (Coronet Peak and the Remarkables), Wanaka (Treble Cone, Cardrona and the Snow Park), or Mt Hutt up in the Southern alps. Loads of choice. Whakapapa in the north island is also an ...
 
New Zealand in August with the family
Posted on Jul 20, 2009, 01:51:43 by kiwi_surfer
... . The locals have a set of chains for their tires in their boot, just in case. Especially moving from Arrowtown to Queenstown/Wanaka. Hmm Sea kayaking... I'm not to sure about that. You might have to Google it. kyaking in general is pretty big in NZ. ...
 
List of Holiday Parks
Posted on May 30, 2009, 22:47:22 by nztravelguide
... .timaruholidaypark.co.nz Westport Holiday Park www.holidayparks.co.nz/westport Aspiring Park(Wanaka) www.campervanpark.co.nz Fox Glacier Park www.foxglacierholidaypark.co.nz Glenorchy Park ...
 
New Zealand Ski and Snowboard Info for 2009
Posted on May 11, 2009, 18:49:58 by nztravelguide
... to the locals? And to snowboard? Unfair question..................it will depend where the "local" lives.... In the North Island - Ruapehu South Island - Mt Hutt near Christchurch or Queenstown and Wanaka in the Far South.............
 
South Island, New Zealand
Posted on Aug 12, 2008, 03:12:01 by ScottWoz
... up Kaikoura and Akaroa before heading through the Mackenzie Country, through the great lakes (inc. Pukaki and Mt Cook), down through Wanaka and in to Queenstown. This will definitely add a couple of days to your itinerary but you'll get a hell of a ...
 
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Jun 26, 2006, 23:25:09 by Guest_sorceress05_*
... would be cool too - lol). We're definately having at least two, possibly even three days in the Queenstown, Glenorchy, Wanaka, Arrowtown area before we push onto the west coast. First night on the W/Coast more than likely Fox, then onto Hokitika ( ...
 
Fave local haunts & general stuff
Posted on Jun 7, 2006, 23:15:50 by sorceress05
... ;s), laundromat - that sort of thing. Y'know like.. (hypothetically) "Mr Patel runs this fab green grocer just outside Wanaka... 5kms on the left, say hi... " . Or there is an incredible cafe in Queenstown that looks really tacky, but serves ...
 
NZ relocating/visiting advice
Posted on Sep 22, 2005, 15:01:18 by whereshegoes
... cool. Check it out: couchsurfing.com. The places I liked the best on 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. ...
 

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