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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 ...
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South Isloand Odyssey - The Beginning
Posted on Mar 7, 2008, 21:03:41 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 travel ...
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North Island Odyssey
Posted on Jul 12, 2008, 01:28:21 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 ...
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A North Island Odyssey
Posted on Apr 14, 2008, 19:52:19 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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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NZ relocating/visiting advice
Posted on Sep 23, 2005, 13:00:49 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, ...
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A North Island Itinerary for information
Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 14:11:41 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 ...
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Wellington - A Capital City
Posted on Apr 13, 2008, 22:26:37 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
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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 ...
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A quick intro to Wellington
Posted on Jun 25, 2008, 21:42:52 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 ...
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Upcoming Festivals
Posted on Jan 1, 2009, 20:37:00 by nztravelguide
... .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 Kai ...
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New Zealand General Points of Interest
Posted on Apr 14, 2008, 19:43:54 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 ...
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Travel Discounts Approved for Our Aussie Neighbours!
Posted on Mar 18, 2009, 17:39:18 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 ...
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Going to New Zealand in September..help!!
Posted on Aug 5, 2006, 15:10:18 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 ...
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NZ has the 'least affordable' housing
Posted on Jan 20, 2008, 20:10:51 by ScottWoz
... ;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, of ...
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New Zealand Insider Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Apr 19, 2007, 19:20:19 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 ...
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School holidays in New Zealand
Posted on Nov 12, 2008, 15:40:44 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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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The Walkway from Cape Reinga tpo Bluff
Posted on Apr 6, 2009, 01:26:16 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 ...
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North Island Towns
Posted on Feb 11, 2009, 03:57:18 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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The Cafes of New Zealand
Posted on May 9, 2008, 20:16:46 by nztravelguide
... out by the Buller River) North Island - Matamata - Espresso to Go Matakana - the Patisserie (the best selection of pastry in New Zealand) Otaki - Brown Sugar Tauranga - Alimento Taupo - The Brew Te Kuiti - Bosco Whangarei - BOB cafe I better stop there ...
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Best deals/advice for campers in NZ?
Posted on Sep 15, 2007, 19:03:57 by fourloves
... , it's SUCH A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY! I know I sound like a teenage girl on MSN here, but holy crap I get excited when people talk about New Zealand, what a great country. Don't forget to post and let us know how you enjoyed it! Cheers, MacK
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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 ...
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Accommodation in Wairarapa
Posted on Jul 5, 2009, 00:41:50 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 ...
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Where to live in New Zealand?
Posted on Dec 25, 2007, 19:59:48 by ScottWoz
... yourself short there. I enjoy the big city life but also want to really experience NZ. The only way to experience the real New Zealand is to get out and see it. This will mean moving around. Why don't you jolly around Auckland a while and ...
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advice/reassurance..!
Posted on Feb 1, 2009, 21:00:55 by cesca
... way to fly from nz to oz with the travelling? i was thinking wellington or auckland into sydney? i really need to look into new zealand before i book flights i suppose. i don't have long to try and get it all together, but i'm taking my brother ...
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The Deep-End Tour
Posted on Aug 17, 2009, 17:21:47 by rajdhokia
... anything you guys have would be appreciated. so ticket - CHECK (£906) australian working holiday visa (subclass 417) - CHECK (£115) New zealand working holiday visa - CHECK (£50) Lowe Alpine 65litre Rucksack - CHECK (Duke of Edinburgh days) Eastpak Day pack ...
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Most livable places in the world
Posted on May 1, 2009, 11:23:12 by starlagurl
... , 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 16. ...
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