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Weather January in New Zealand
Posted by nztravelguide
... : Some falls expected in the NI this coming weekend, 10th-12th, clearing by Tuesday, but no significant rainfall in Northland, Auckland, HB, S Cant and Otago until February 2nd. For where rain may fall for the whole country for January and February, click ...
Weather in New Zealand (from Ken Ring)
Posted by nztravelguide
... the North Island the first and last weeks of the month should be the most unsettled. It should also be a cloudier month than average. The Auckland YEARLY average is about 1150mm and we've had 1000 so far so we have to expect about 200 more to come. ...
NZ relocating/visiting advice
Posted by kevandsian
... cant really say too much about Wellington as I wasn't there long enough), but I think Chch could have everything you need. Auckland and Wellington are bigger than Christchurch and have much more of a city feel about them. Chch feels more like a large ...
Boobs on Bikes Parade - Auckland
Posted by raniroo
... , motorcycles and thousands of men armed with mobile phone cameras. More than 80,000 people were estimated to have visited Auckland's Queen St on a gray and occasionally showery day to attend the annual Boobs On Bikes parade, organised by Steve Crow ...
new zealand south island
Posted by nztravelguide
... fly to Christchurch or queenstown and start our trip there. Can we ge some advice on where to go?? should we take a train from Auckland to Wellington and start our trip south? Thanks a lot I suggest for the time you have allocated and the time of year ...
new zealand south island
Posted by mpt
... and site seeing. Should we forget about north island and fly to Christchurch or queenstown and start our trip there. Can we ge some advice on where to go?? should we take a train from Auckland to Wellington and start our trip south? Thanks a lot
Tree House Restaurant
Posted by introducinlyric
It is located north of Auckland near Matakana.. here is the website for informaton: i was hoping it was in Auckland or nearby . thanks for that info
NZ travel advice
Posted by clauds123
Hi again, I just realised something. We will probably be flying in and out of the same airport (Auckland or Wellington), so we cannot really do the above trip, as you suggest to fly in to Auckland and fly out from Christchurch Sorry for being a real pain ...
Auckland City Starter Kit
Posted by nztravelguide
... the little kiosk on the Harbour. The Harbour also has a lot of the better restaurants. Look out for the Red Bus and connect to the City Circuit. Free Inner City Bus - City Circuit Auckland The City Circuit runs every 10 minutes, 8am-6pm, seven days.
South Island, New Zealand
Posted by loverman
... drive down to Milford (Homer tunnel is just great), I'd have Queenstown as the last stop and then catch a flight out to wherever (Auckland, Wellington etc) Places to stay, if you like B&B's or homestays, are second to none in NZ- you won't ...
Where to live in New Zealand?
Posted by susan_a
... find a job (preferably in a salon) and then I would definately be up for travelling around to the surrounding areas. Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, and Queenstown are all on my to see list. You're right though. I suppose that by the time I'm ...
Where to live in New Zealand?
Posted by susan_a
... as to where in NZ to move to. I enjoy the big city life but also want to really experience NZ. I have been considering Auckland, but from browsing and talking to a friend, I've heard that Auckland really isn't the greatest. I've also been ...
Best deals/advice for campers in NZ?
Posted by worldfan
... I are spending 3 weeks in NZ. Hoping to do at least 7-10 days in campervan on S. Island, then heading north to fly out of Auckland. We fly into Christchurch around end of Feb. Some questions (and ScottWoz, if you're still around, i'd love some of ...
Seasonal work in New Zealand - What about it?
Posted by rich
... my time there (or at least survive!) . Any other information about this would be great! Have you got friends/relatives in Auckland? If not then I strongly recommend that you go elsewhere to look for a job... Seasonal work is easy to get in NZ, ...
Recent New Zealand earthquakes..
Posted by hdh
I felt a mild bang in Auckland. Bit of a surprise, as Auckland doesn't really get earthquakes (unlike Wellington where I grew up, where a 4.7 doesn't even rate a mention). The locals got a fright, especially those who'd never felt the earth ...
New Zealand 'Must Do's'..
Posted by wakingdream
... for a few years!! It is just so beautiful! Particulary interesting to me, from what I got through is: Auckland Gulf Islands, Auckland Volcanoes, The Glaciers for sure, Kapiti Islands and Stewart Island as I am a big fan of free birds, trout ...
New Zealand
Posted by kimberish
... you so much independence. You can buy one pretty cheap. The best place to buy is in Christchurch. The best place to sell is Auckland. (Most people come to NZ in Auckland, buy a car, then sell the car in Christchurch. So if you do the opposite, you ...
New Zealand 2010 school holidays
Posted by nztravelguide
... December And the relevant Anniversary Day holiday as listed below: Anniversary Day holidays 2010 Location Day and date Occurs Auckland Monday 1 February Within school holidays Taranaki Monday 8 March Within Term 1 Hawkes Bay Friday 22 October Within Term ...
Motorcycle Hire/Free plane trip offer from Britz -
Posted by nztravelguide
... and we have included details on the attached promotional flyer. Reimbursement applies to flights from Sydney to Melbourne or from Auckland to Christchurch which the customer must book themselves. When a receipt is presented at pick up, Garners will ...
How close is Picton train station from Interisland Ferry?
Posted by sam.bewitching
... road for you to follow to it just incase you miss it! hahaha Hostel wise there aren't that many good options in Auckland - if you want something close to the Britomart station where the train pulls in try the Nomads on Fort Street, not Fat Camel ...
Best way to travel to Kaikoura from Christchurch - Kaikoura and Christchurch travel question
Posted by nztravelguide
... take the scenic train. Next question is if I do decide to take the train could I get away without pre-booking until I reach Auckland on 13 Oct? I plan to visit Kaikoura from Christchurch on 18 Oct. Thanks! Take the train and set back and relax. You ...
Best way to travel to Kaikoura from Christchurch - Kaikoura and Christchurch travel question
Posted by evelynslkhoo
... like to know if its better to self-drive or take the scenic train. Next question is if I do decide to take the train could I get away without pre-booking until I reach Auckland on 13 Oct? I plan to visit Kaikoura from Christchurch on 18 Oct. Thanks!
3 weeks in a campervan - is that enough?
Posted by wilsonfamily
... in Christchurch. Also does anyone know of any good camper hire places that will let you pick up in Christchurch and drop off in Auckland?! thanks you! I've been put off hiring a camper van. Friends who've done it say that if it's ...
3 weeks in a campervan - is that enough?
Posted by ristohannah
... 3-4 weeks - is this enough and does anyone have any good itinery suggestions, ideally starting in Christchurch. Also does anyone know of any good camper hire places that will let you pick up in Christchurch and drop off in Auckland?! thanks you!
Food and Drink Winter Festivals
Posted by nztravelguide
... ; Concert - 27 June - www.rmtyc.org Cadbury Chocolate Carnival - 11/17 July - www.chocolatecarnival.co.nz The Food Show Auckland - 29 July/1 August - www.foodshow.co.nz Wellington on a Plate - 14/29 August - www.wellingtononaplate.com BrewNZ & Beer ...
First Trip to New Zealand
Posted by birrell
... about the places. I don't think you need an agent to do the planning, just put in the time on the travel websites gleening others good ideas. You can pick up a van at Auckland airport, there's a supermarket adjacent and you're off. Warwick
Winter And Weather
Posted by moscawd
... , Queenstown, Caterbury maybe?, Christchurch August 7th for the NZ vs AUS tri nations game, then upto the north Island, Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, and then we fly home from there Any advice, tips or anything else I am more than willing to take in As ...
Road trip with hubby, two year old and five month old
Posted by rcr1
Hello hello, In four weeks i'm travelling to NZ with hubby and kids and have booked a camperhome van thingy from Auckland down to Christchurch to take three weeks. Any ideas of good places to stay, see or go to, safety that sort of thing:-)) Many ...
7 day whirlwind tour of NZ - ideas?
Posted by alikazaam
My husband and I are flying into Auckland on Feb 14th, 2010 and flying out again on Feb 21. We were thinking we'd fly to the South Island and sightsee before flying back, but there is so much we can't make up our minds. We are in our late 20s/ ...
A ride if anyone want one-Auckland to Christchurch 10th august
Posted by beboppa
Hi my name is clem im from Christchurch and am travelling back from auckland on the 10th,this monday back to chch in a rental car,just wanting to know if there is anyone needing a lift that way,at this stage im going down the east coast so i can stop for a ...