Forum: New Zealand

I heard that there's an awesome sheep ranch to visit in New Zealand where you can actually see the shearing process. I hear there's even a petting zoo. I think it's run by a family. Does anyone know the name of this place or where in New Zealand...

Having now taken two trips to NZ in two years based on home exchanges in Whangerai on the North Island and Christchurch on the South Island, I thought I would sum up here as I did with Australia on the Australia board. 1. NZ is larger than it...

Hi :) Ok, so it's finally happening for me. After years of traveling all over the world, I'm finally making my to the wonderful land of the Aussies I plan to be there in summer next year, 2012 I know it's a bit early.........but, who's...

My parents are travelling from the UK to NZ soon, and I was going to get them some decent headphones and one of those 2-pronged seat adaptors, as the cheap ones that airlines supply are normally pretty bad. However, a NZ Air rep has informed me by...

Hello this is my first post. I am traveling to NZ south camping for three weeks. I am excited to get underway but have a simple question for you all that have travel in NZ before. What are the rules of "free camping or basic/basic camping" ? To be...

My cousin and I will be traveling in New Zealand March 17-April 12, 2006. We'd be very grateful to hear about any of your "must-sees", also good reasonably priced B&B"s, farmstays, restaurants, or anyting else you think we shouldn't miss. We're...

Hi all! Has anyone ever flown on Air New Zealand that could tell me if it's a nice, safe airline? I got a good deal from the States but I don't want to fly on an airline I've never heard of! Thanks!

Im planning on bringing my family to New Zealand for holidays. When is the best time to visit New Zealand? During Summer or Winter?

Plan the tourist places of New zealand which you want to travel.Budget your trip and book the hotel and travel.Here hotels or motels or family units are easily available at affordable price.Also cars or bikes are available on the rental basis.

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Am I better off booking a camper van from europe for when I arrive in NZ or waiting until i'm over in NZ? Do you reccomend hiring from an airport? Or within the city centre? I arrive in Auckland for a month in December and i'm looking to travel...

Hi everyone! I'm brand new to the board and am glad I ran across it. I have a gazillion and one questions about New Zealand. I've been planning a trip for a few months and with all the different things to do and see there I'm having trouble...

My boyfriend and I are going in November for 10 days. We are hiring a car and travelling from south to north we have already booked and paid for the major activities ie. sky dive , etc... We are not planning to book any hostels or hotels until we...

Hi everyone, I'm going to Australia to visit a friend of mine next month, i'll be in Sydney, and i'll be enjoy the beach, the sun and the parties!! :) it'll be my first time there, so i hope it'll rock:) after that, we will go to NZ, i want...

Hello. As a newly signed-up member of the board, I thank you all in advance for your patience. I have been reading other threads containing comments about the recent earthquake. The good news is that there were no fatalities. The not so good news...

A friend of my Melbourne home exchanger picked me up and took me to the airport today for my 3 hour flight to Christchurch. Have to say the home here is gorgeous but totally without any information concerning tourist sites (that I have seen) or...

Going to NZ for the first time in March next year and was wondering what sort of climate I could expect and so what type of clothing I should take? I'm going on the Flying Kiwi tour, so will be doing a lot of activities, swimming, hiking etc, and...

Is there any way to find a booking on a sold-out train from Wellington to Kaikoura on December 26th? I mixed up my booking dates and now I can't find any way to get from the North Island to the South Island on the 26th. Please help! Thanks in...

I will be in New Zealand in November and only have time to visit either the milfrod or the doubtful sound. Which one would be better to visit?

We are hoping to travel to Europe in summer 2010 and would ideally like to find a house swap or boat swap in the Med. We would in return make available a house in Auckland New Zealand for the same period or NZ summer Dec/Jan. Anyone out there able...

good day. I'm planning a rather long working holiday in New Zealand sometime in the near future and would like to know what peoples opinions are of the many different indpendent tour companies, such as Kiwi experience, Magic travelers network,...

Hi All I am new to this form, so hello to you all. I am from North Bay ON Canada, and will be travelling to New Zealand this April 18th and returning June 2nd. It is my second trip to this very beautiful country. I was there for 5 weeks last...

Hi, everyone. 15 days in nz starting in Auckland and flight out Queenstown. Organised tours feel like a trap + priced over the top... Any suggestions? Want to see everything, experience caves, white water rafting, swimming with dolphins,...

My wife and I are planning to go, but I want to make sure that i won't suffer. I don't do well in humid countries, and wondered if anyone could give some general advice. Maybe the best time to go when it's not humid, and what area of New zealand...