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Travel Blogs from South Island
What can I give this Christmas?
... the support of so many people for whom the first question this Christmas is not "what do I want?" but "what can I give?".
From the 10th Dec we'll be posting regularly on here with pics and video and blogs to keep you updated on where we are giving out the shoeboxes and bringing you some of the stories of the individuals who will receive them. We hope you'll join us; you never know, you might even spot your shoebox!
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The last day
It's gone so quickly and there is so much still to see....another return trip perhaps? It's been an interesting visit, different to that we expected perhaps, as mentioned before, contrasts from lavish demonstrations of (modern) wealth to remnants of the soviet past. From Lada's to Lamborghini's, it has a real mix, but looking through a sort of facade which behind it there is still some way to go to get to western world standards, ...
1. Setting off
... again! Hey ho! Seems I can use this to include photos and updates from everywhere we go if I can work it out and auto type doesn't get me into trouble first! Well this whole trip started as a bright idea one afternoon working the garden. We were discussing Maureen and Jenni renting out their house for nine months and proposing to live in a caravan after they'd sold their seaside property. We suddenly thought that if they would consider looking after ...
Cardiff, Brecon, Tintern and Oxford
... Wye Valley. We paused at the ruins of Tintern Abbey. I went in, took a few photos and recited a few lines from Wordsworth's poem. We continued on our journey, getting slightly lost near Chepstow (Pete had a small freak out when we hit some dead ends while the GPS messed up). Hit up another Tesco for petrol and food. Drove over the original Severn Bridge into England again. Fed Pete ice cream. Arrived at Oxford in the dark. The YHA was particularly pleasant I ...
Hotel dan Motel di South Island
... tidaknya.
Lakeside Motel & Apartments, Te Anau
Ini motel kami yang kedua, sama seperti Aalton, ada saja yang memberikan review 1 bintang. Akan tetapi setelah kami datang, bahkan fasilitasnya lebih modern jika dibandingan dengan Aalton. Isinya kurang lebih sama, satu kamar tidur, satu living room dengan foldable bed plus TV LCD 32 inch, dapur ...
Location
Other places to stay in South Island
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The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments
377 Frankton Rd, Queenstown | 5 star hotelfrom $154 -
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Corner Earl Street and Marine Parade, Queenstown | 4 star hotelfrom $95- Great central location
- Great spot!
- Not bad but make sure you have a printout of your reservation
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Heritage Christchurch
28 - 30 Cathedral Square, Christchurch | 3 star hotelfrom $230 -
Holiday Inn City Centre Christchurch
cnr Cashel & High Sts, PO Box 22755 , Christchurch | 3 star hotel -
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront
Corner Frankton Rd & Adelaide St, Private Bag, Queenstown | 4 star hotelfrom $82- A fabulous anniversary
- Great position, wonderful views
- OK for the price
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Millennium - Queenstown
Corner Frankton Road And Stanley Street, Queenstown | 4 star hotelfrom $92- We had a lovely stay
- Had a lovely stay
- A large hotel with little atmosphere
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Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
Corner Cardrona Valley & Studholme Rds, Wanaka | 4 star hotelfrom $135 -
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square
50 Cathedral Square, Christchurch | 5 star hotel -
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
118 High Street, Dunedin | 3 star hotelfrom $114 -
Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch | 4 star hotelfrom $150 -
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Hotel
State Highway 6, Franz Josef | 3 star hotelfrom $116 -
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
Beach Street, Queenstown | 4 star hotelfrom $115- Great hotel in great location
- Modern hotel in Queenstown
- Amazing hotel.....
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Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport
Corner Memorial Avenue and Orchard Road, Christchurch | 3 star hotelfrom $131 -
Oaks iStay on Cashel
187 Cashel St, Christchurch | Hotel -
St Moritz Queenstown
10-18 Brunswick Street, Queenstown | 4 star hotelfrom $133- St Moritz, Queenstown
- A Wonderful Stay
- Great Views
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Ibis Christchurch
107 Hereford Street, Christchurch | 4 star hotelfrom $132 -
All Seasons Christchurch Cashel St
165 Cashel St, Christchurch | 3 star hotelfrom $59- Yes, it's a pod
- New concept hotel
- Neues Konzepthotel
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Mercure Resort Queenstown
Sainsbury Road 9197, Queenstown | 3 star hotelfrom $66 -
Chateau on the Park Hotel
189 Deans Ave, Christchurch | 4 star hotelfrom $138 -
Copthorne Hotel Commodore Christchurch Airport
449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch | 3 star hotelfrom $180 -
Heritage Queenstown
91 Fernhill Rd, Queenstown | 4 star hotelfrom $95- Good and bad at the Heritage
- An Alpine retreat from the bustle of Queenstown
- Noisy neighbours spoilt the stay.
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Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas
Lakefront Drive, Te Anau | 3 star hotelfrom $86 -
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Town Centre, Te Anau | 3 star hotelfrom $63 -
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Trafalgar Square, Nelson | 3 star hotelfrom $124 -
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown | 4 star hotelfrom $80 -
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Corner Princes & Dowling Streets, Dunedin | 4 star hotelfrom $121
