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List of Holiday Parks

Posted by nztravelguide

... www.hanmerriverholidaypark.co.nz Havelock Motor Camp www.havelockmotorcamp.co.nz Kaikoura Coastal www.holidayparks.co.nz/kaikouracoastal Kelcys Bush (Oamaru) www.kiwicamps.com Kingston ( ...

South Island, New Zealand

Posted by ScottWoz

... though so you'll need to make it up somewhere else. You could always take a car from Christchurch and round up Kaikoura and Akaroa before heading through the Mackenzie Country, through the great lakes (inc. Pukaki and Mt Cook), down through Wanaka and ...

Lake Tekapo & Cromwell

Posted by ScottWoz

... and a night further north enjoying your west coast sunset (27th); a cross-country drive over Arthur's Pass and on to Kaikoura for the magic (28th); and a short drive to Christchurch on the 29th for a final meander and an emotional goodbye. This will ...

Seals in the waterfall pool

Posted by nztravelguide

North of Kaikoura just past Ohau Point there is a large seal colony that everyone can readily see from the road and from a handy parking area. This time of year there are a lot of small seal pups all over the rocks along with a vast number of adults. Just ...

Travel to NZ - June or September

Posted by bazil.dog

... sound). Akaroa's a great place for wildlife spotting which is near Christchurch (an hour or so drive). And then of course Kaikoura, but thats a bit of a ways north from Christchurch. Good luck with your planning!! Although 2 weeks in NZ is ...

Glaciers and 'Sound' advice

Posted by nztravelguide

... I lean to Milford Sound and just a day trip................ For what not to miss have a look at my videos - I like the South Island - the West Coast - Mackenzie Country - down south everywhere Golden Bay - Kaikoura - Marlborough Sounds..............

places to stay in Marlborough wine region??

Posted by nztravelguide

My husband & i will be traveling South Island mid Feb. want to spend two days exploring the Marborough wine region. We also love good seafood and NZ meat. Can anyone recommend a good place to stay which is small/boutiquey, nice views and ...

7 day whirlwind tour of NZ - ideas?

Posted by teamfozz

... of the South Island is beautiful and would have probably been better for the amount of time we had - Christchurch and Kaikoura, black sand beaches, and whale watcing if you're there the right time. The Corrimandel Peninsula is incredibly beautiful if ...

Picton to Kaikoura video

Posted by nztravelguide

The latest video I just put up on You Tube.................one of my favourite areas especially the wine and lobster........but the most fun is at the waterfall pool with the baby seals Picton to Kaikoura -

South Island Itinerary

Posted by kirst-leszek09

... 'll be going to Abela Tasman, Golden Bay, Franz Joseph Glacier, Arthur's Pass, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch, Akeroa, Kaikoura, Dunedin. If you know any places/things/experiences not to be missed please let us know! Also if you know ...

Hot Air Ballooning!!

Posted by maorigurl007

... a start - www.newzealandtravelguide.net www.queenstown.co.nz www.albatross.org.nz www.wildlife.co.nz www.penguins.co.nz www.catlins-nz.com www.whalewatch.co.nz www.kaikoura.co.nz is another one specifically for hot air ballooning over the Waikato

South Island, New Zealand

Posted by loverman

... to Wellington, get the ferry over to Picton (great views entering the Marlboro Sounds),catch the Trans Coastal railway down to Kaikoura, see the whales, jump back on the train to Christchurch- hire a car from Christchurch, the highway (through Geraldine is ...

Hot Air Ballooning!!

Posted by nztravelguide

... where i can find more stuff on about newzealand.? Try these sites for a start - www.newzealandtravelguide.net www.queenstown.co.nz www.albatross.org.nz www.wildlife.co.nz www.penguins.co.nz www.catlins-nz.com www.whalewatch.co.nz www.kaikoura.co.nz

Hot Air Ballooning!!

Posted by ScottWoz

... get glimpses in many places, but if you fancy swimming with them you need to get yourself over to places like the Bay of Islands, Kaikoura or Akaroa to name just three. As for penguins, I saw plenty of wild blues on the west coast of Stewart Island and ...

Best places to see in new zealand!

Posted by ScottWoz

... my head I'd have to say the South Island must do's would be: The Fiordland The west coast (glaciers) Kaikoura Banks Peninsula (just south of Christchurch) Queenstown & surrounds The great lakes (Tekapo, Pukaki, Ohau) Marlborough Sounds And ...

How far is Bay of islands

Posted by ScottWoz

... up and see the Bay of Islands. I used to eat breakfast every morning watching the dolphins jumping and splashing about in the bay. It was magic. As for up close and personal, you won't beat Akaroa or Kaikoura in the South Island. Unforgettable..

Lake Tekapo & Cromwell

Posted by ScottWoz

... worth it too (they had to pull me out! ) You won't even need to plan for it. Make the call when your in the Kaikoura area, see how much time you've got. Great idea! As it happens, the 24th will be my last night off so I will be ...

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