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09 - September 2008 Photo of the Month

Posted 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:

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 ...

Ski field Information for New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

Ski field Information for New Zealand Wintertime is snow skiing time in New Zealand. Wherever you are in New Zealand, and particularly in the South Island, you're never too far from a ski slope. In fact, you should be able to go cross-country skiing ...

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 ...

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 ...

A trip report by an American visitor

Posted by nztravelguide

... our shoes in going through security, unlike an American airport. I guess no one would ever bother to blow up a domestic New Zealand flight! We had to go through security again in Auckland, which was quite rigorous and included unpacking and going ...

The South Island Odyssey Continues...........

Posted 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 ...

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!

travel - Wanaka and Franz Joseph travel question

Posted by nztravelguide

... Franz Joseph Glacier. Could you tell me distances by car Wanaka to Milford Sound - 342 km – about 4 hours 20 mins Wanaka to Franz Josef - 286 km – about 3 hours 29 mins Gom to my Google map for all distances and times driving New Zealand

New Zealand Seasons

Posted by nztravelguide

... watch for ice, and check for road closures or road weather warnings Some of the top New Zealand winter holiday destinations are: South Island - Queenstown. Wanaka, Hanmer Springs North island - Taupo, Whakapapa, Ohakune Spring: September 1 - November ...

new zealand: things to do in the winter?

Posted 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 itinerary

Posted by thegiants

Hello, This is my first post on this forum. I am planning a trip to New Zealand and have limited time for the South Island. We are renting a campervan for 6 - My wife myself and 4 kids aged 4 to 13. We will land in Christchurch on a Wednesday afternoon. ...

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

South Island, New Zealand

Posted 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 ...

List of NZ Information Sites for direct mail

Posted 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 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 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 ...

Honeymooning in Australia & New Zealand

Posted 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 ...

Honeymooning in Australia & New Zealand

Posted 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 ...

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

Posted by nztravelguide

... drive another 5 hrs the following day to Christchurch for our flight back home I was debating if we should just cut out Wanaka and Fox glacier completely, spend more time in Lake Tekapo/Mt cook area and then just fly from Queenstown to Christchurch and ...

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

Posted by amitgilani

... another 5 hrs the following day to Christchurch for our flight back home I was debating if we should just cut out Wanaka and Fox glacier completely, spend more time in Lake Tekapo/Mt cook area and then just fly from Queenstown to Christchurch and ...

South Island itinerary

Posted by nztravelguide

... your original itinerary and travel up the West Coast. You could travel from Queenstown to Haast (app 5 hours drive) via Wanaka,camping sites are available and this would bring you nearer the Glaciers. The journey from Fox Glacier to Christchurch would ...

South Island itinerary

Posted by sitrippers

... your original itinerary and travel up the West Coast. You could travel from Queenstown to Haast (app 5 hours drive) via Wanaka,camping sites are available and this would bring you nearer the Glaciers. The journey from Fox Glacier to Christchurch would ...

The road from Wanaka to Queenstown

Posted 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 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, ...

travel - Wanaka and Franz Joseph travel question

Posted by 1161952

We are to be based at Wanaka & would like to visit Milford Sound & Franz Joseph Glacier. Could you tell me distances by car

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

Posted by kombivetteguy

... , lakes are a huge feature of the south Island,especially in the summer!.so check out queenstown a tourist mecca. Also lake Wanaka,suggest traveling to Glendhu bay for a good camping ground. Also Omarama hot pools well worth a visit.Then head on to ...

NZ ski resorts...

Posted 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 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. ...

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