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Dargaville - Dargaville travel question

Posted by nztravelguide

... Is Dargaville worth visiting I am inclined to say yes...... Bayley's Beach - - is the gateway to Ripiro Ocean Beach, New Zealand's longest driveable beach. This 100km long beach is backed by high, golden sand dunes and worth a visit. See the ...

Christchurch travel information

Posted by nztravelguide

... state highways leading in and out of Christchurch are open for travel. Up to date information can be found at the New Zealand transport Authority: We strongly advise everyone to follow Civil Defence advice and avoid the central Christchurch area. The ...

The TravelPod New Zealand Starter Kit!

Posted by monthathip

this time for new zealand in the unexpected disaster . earthquake.. don't know if the anyone is able to travel in NZ ..

Help with South Island Campervan Trip

Posted by nztravelguide

The roads in New Zealand are well maintained and are not hard to drive with a large vehicle. I have traveled them for years in my 7 metre bus/home/office. The roads are curvy and lots of up and downs as one can expect in mountainous country but not ...

Walking the lenght of New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

Fantastic!!! Keep us posted on your trip......... I'm planning to walk the entire lenght of New zealand on the Te Araroa trail starting in October later this year! at the moment I am going alone but am looking now for ...

Walking the lenght of New Zealand

Posted by wanderingmatt

I'm planning to walk the entire lenght of New zealand on the Te Araroa trail starting in October later this year! at the moment I am going alone but am looking now for anyone who would like to join me on some of the walk or maybe even the ...

Escorted tours in New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

Here is a list of companies that provide escorted tours in New Zealand:

Camping in New Zealand

Posted by nztravelguide

turaguides™ just published our latest online lesson for overseas drivers visiting New Zealand. This turaguide is on FREEDOM CAMPING and can be viewed for free here: Nice but worthless.........wasted time and money. Looks like a ...

Hi from cyclinghotstove

Posted by nztravelguide

... one!!!!! Thanks for the report. Be sure to stop by when you get to Picton.... Ron New Zealand Travel Guide www.newzealandtravelguide.net Hi there, We've just arrived in Gisborne yesterday morning and had a fantastic ...

driving from christchurch to queenstown

Posted by nztravelguide

Used a 7 metre bus on almost every road in New Zealand 24/7-365 days a year and never had any problems. Hi, We'll be driving from queenstown to christchurch in Dec in a 15-seater. However I've heard the roads can be dangerous due to ...

driving from christchurch to queenstown

Posted by rossport

... the views also when you are in Queenstown there is so much to see that you could easily spend a full day and not see it all. New Zealand may be a small Island but there is so much to see and do here is a link to the distance calculator it will help u ...

Wellington named "The Coolest Little Capital City in the World"

Posted by nztravelguide

I have always said Wellington has been my favourite. I enjoyed living and playing there for eight years............ and Lonely Planet agrees..............

GOING TO NEW ZEALAND NEED HELP!!!

Posted by splitter1496

HI, everybody my name is Sam and I need your help. I am 18 and plan on leaving for New Zealand around December or January and stay there for abour a year. I want to know what are like what are ssome good places places to see and what is the best way to see ...

Flights to New Zealand/Australia

Posted by nztravelguide

Just got some information on this website. I have no information as to their reliability. If anyone knows them or uses them let everyone know that is interested in New Zealand flights.

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

Welcome to New Zealand

Posted by aopaq

Awesome info on New Zealand..... thanks very much! I have pinned this topic.

3 weeks in a campervan - is that enough?

Posted by ristohannah

... hard to pick up waht you need as you are driving. As far as finding a place to park no problems that I see. I runh around the countery in a 7 metre bus and have no problems............. All in all it is the perfecvt way to leisurely enjoy New Zealand.

3 weeks in a campervan - is that enough?

Posted by nztravelguide

... too hard to pick up waht you need as you are driving. As far as finding a place to park no problems that I see. I runh around the countery in a 7 metre bus and have no problems............. All in all it is the perfecvt way to leisurely enjoy New Zealand.

camper van in new zealand aug/sept

Posted by firsttimearound

hi all as part of our trip we where hoping to get a camper van for 3 weeks to travel around new zealand, north and south islands. but have realsied its goign to be quite cold. wil it be too cold to enjoy staying in a camper van at this time of year? also ...

Walking the lenght of New Zealand

Posted by stevecleverdon

I'm planning to walk the entire lenght of New zealand on the Te Araroa trail starting in October later this year! at the moment I am going alone but am looking now for anyone who would like to join me on some of the walk or maybe even the whole ...

Trip to South Island for 6 days

Posted by aurocky

Hi all, I am planning with my wife and 2 kids (2 and 4 yr old) to visit South island, New Zealand. I am planning to arrive at Dunedin sometime around beginning of July. I like all sort of adventurous activities and my wife loves cycling. Don't have a ...

Round the world

Posted by allover

... , heading down south through the middle of Southamerica to Argentina, crossing over to Brazil. Staying there for a little and flying out to New Zealand. I've only checked some sights on the internet so far, so here is a little list, tell me what to ...

Christchurch or Queenstown - Christchurch, Queenstown travel question

Posted by talktonams

We are going to sounth island new zealand for 8 day..i know very less of a time to explore this beautiful country. In our itenerary we have option to choose a freeday at christchurch or queenstown so which one is advisable.

First Trip to New Zealand

Posted by jsnz

... consideration. The overall cost is a main consideration as is flexibility but we want to have a 'one off' look at New Zealand. Both North and South Islands. We are both fit and use to caravanning in the UK and enjoy scenery rather than hustle ...

First Trip to New Zealand

Posted by p_carter

... consideration. The overall cost is a main consideration as is flexibility but we want to have a 'one off' look at New Zealand. Both North and South Islands. We are both fit and use to caravanning in the UK and enjoy scenery rather than hustle ...

Winter And Weather

Posted by nztravelguide

Hi Dan, We have traveled New Zealand full-time 24-7/365 for over 5 1/2 years and never had any trouble with the weather as the roads are well maintained even in the far South where snow will be on the roads then.........just be ready for perhaps ...

Glaciers and 'Sound' advice

Posted by worldstravel

i think u should check out all this places.. Rotorua, Waitomo Caves, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Napier etc. these places are famous tourist spot of New Zealand

holiday in new zealand

Posted by tim21

We are planning to go to New Zealand in 2011. We have been advised to go after early Febuary to miss all the school kids Is this good advice? We are retired so time is not an issue and we hope to book timeshare in both North and South Island/ This ...

Glaciers and 'Sound' advice

Posted by odells

Will be travelling to New Zealand in October 2010.. 10 days approx in North Island and 20 days on South. Am interested in recommendations for Glacier Walks (half or 1 day), Fox or Frans Josef??? Also Milford South or Doubtful Sound???? Overnight trip or ...

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!

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