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Accommodation in Wairarapa

Posted by kirksabroad

Hi Everyone, I have been using Travelpod to since moving to Wellington, New Zealand with my family in Jan 08. This is the first time I've come here for a bit of advice though. My parents are visiting this Christmas, so one of the things I thought I&# ...

Most livable places in the world

Posted by starlagurl

... Munich, Germany 8. Frankfurt, Germany 9. Bern, Switzerland 10. Sydney, Australia 11. Copenhagen, Denmark 12. Wellington, New Zealand 13. Amsterdam, The Netherlands 14. Brussels, Belgium 15. Toronto, Canada 16. Ottawa, Canada ...

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 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 Isloand Odyssey - The Beginning

Posted by nztravelguide

... " for traveling the South Island as I know it. My wife and I (and our two cats, Chocolate and Sylvester) have traveled New Zealand 24/7-365 days a year now going on for five years in our 7 metre Hino converted bus/office gathering information for the ...

North Island Odyssey

Posted by nztravelguide

... . Through to route one then north to catck back up with route 30 and on to Rotorua one of the most interesting places in New Zealand.(www.rotoruanz.com/ .Here you can enjoy getting Maori immersion, visit the geothermal wonders, soak in a hot pool. Stay at ...

A North Island Odyssey

Posted by nztravelguide

... . Through to route one then north to catck back up with route 30 and on to Rotorua one of the most interesting places in New Zealand.(www.rotoruanz.com/ .Here you can enjoy getting Maori immersion, visit the geothermal wonders, soak in a hot pool. Stay at ...

Welcome to New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

... an immigrant or a descendant of one. Official languages: English, Maori. 80% of the population lives in cities. Government - New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with the Queen of England as head of state. The New Zealand Parliament is a unicameral ...

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 ...

NZ relocating/visiting advice

Posted by Jambo

I lived in New Zealand for most of my life, including 18 years in Wellington. I guess that makes me a bit biased towards Wellington, but it is an awesome little city. Let me see if I can comment on your specific questions below: Between Auckland, ...

A North Island Itinerary for information

Posted by nztravelguide

... . It will give you a general idea of what you will see and can do. This relates to someone who is in a campervan. A New Zealand Holiday Itinerary for th North Island I recommend you spend around a month in the North Island and the remainder of the time ...

Wellington - A Capital City

Posted by nztravelguide

... .monsoonpoon.co.nz) I better stop here! Information on accommodation, activities, events, maps, restaurants, conferences, visitor centre and tours at: www.wellingtonnz.com and more info the New Zealand Travel Guide - www.newzealandtravelguide.net

A quick intro to Wellington

Posted by nztravelguide

... on Courtney Place and the streets of Blair and Allen. Take you choice! Many and varied. This is the cafe centre of New Zealand. We prefer Mojo Coffee corner of Taranaki and Jervois Quay or Plums on Cuba. Restaurants (impossible to name all the best ...

Communications in New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

... $50 denominations. Mobile Phone Systems: New Zealand has three major mobile phone providers - Telecom, Vodafone and 2Degrees. Vodafone New Zealand operates on a GSM 900 MHz frequency. If your phone also operates on this frequency, and is not locked ...

Upcoming Festivals

Posted by nztravelguide

... www.niufm.com 22nd Annual Crankup (vintage machinery) Invercargill - 31 Jan/1 Feb - www.edendalevmc.com New Zealand Fringe Festival (Wellington) 6 Feb/2 March - www.wellingtonnz.com Waiheke Wine Festival - 6/7/8 Feb - www.waihekewinefestival.co.nz Kawhia ...

New Zealand General Points of Interest

Posted 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 ...

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 ...

New Zealand Maori Culture

Posted by nztravelguide

... Matariki is the constellation of stars known as the Pleiades. Matariki is also known as the Seven Sisters. Matariki's appearance in New Zealand skies marks the start of the Maori New Year. Matariki rises on New Zealand's northeast horizon in May ...

Time in New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

... sun sets at around 8:30pm (or later if you're in the deep south), giving you even more time to enjoy the great New Zealand outdoors! World Times At 12 noon (Standard Time) Wellington: Athens 2.00am Madrid 1.00am Bangkok 7.00am Montreal 7.00pm* ...

Travel Discounts Approved for Our Aussie Neighbours!

Posted by nztravelguide

... New Zealand competitive in the face of the best international travel deals Australians have seen. The government has given Tourism New Zealand an urgently requested $2.5 million. Air New Zealand has matched the deal wirth a $2.5 million dollar ...

Going to New Zealand in September..help!!

Posted by bindu

HellO! I am going with my mom to New Zealand in September..arriving in Auckland leaving thru Christchurch for a total of nine days.. I am contemplating driving from Auckland--through the scenic routes--to wellington--the ferry-nelson-and thru west ...

NZ has the 'least affordable' housing

Posted by ScottWoz

... 39;ve just read : "New Zealand houses are now the least affordable in the world, according to an international survey. New Zealand was the only country of the six surveyed where all of the cities ranked were rated severely unaffordable. However, ...

Wine & Food Festivals for the next couple of months

Posted by nztravelguide

... and Wine Festival 27 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2010 · Waipara Valley Wine and Food Celebration 06 Mar 2010 · The Liquorland New Zealand Beer Festival - Wellington 06 Mar 10, 12:00pm · Hokitika Wildfoods Festival 2010 12 Mar 10, 7:00pmSat 13 Mar 10, 10:00am ...

New Zealand Insider Tips from a Local Expert

Posted 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 ...

School holidays in New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

This may help someone plan their trip away from the busiest times in New Zealand: This page provides information on the 2009 School Terms and Holidays for State and State- Integrated primary, intermediate, secondary and composite schools. It also provides ...

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 Walkway from Cape Reinga tpo Bluff

Posted by nztravelguide

... is at Ships Cove that can only be reached by boat or walking and is where Capt Cook stayed when in this part of New Zealand northern part of the Marlborough Sounds a 3 hour boat ride from Picton.....(a slow 6 knot sailboat that is)........ The photos are ...

North Island Towns

Posted by nztravelguide

... / Gisborne - www.gisbornenz.com/ Napier - www.napier.nz.com/ Hastings - Masterton - New Plymouth - www.windwand.co.nz/ Wanganui - www.wanganui.com/ Wellington - www.wellingtonnz.com/ Hokianga area - Hokianga - Waipoua Forest - Kauri Museum - ...

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