by BJ Ernest » Wed Feb 06, 2013 7:18 pm
by The Dark Knight » Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:03 pm
by Yardy Lard » Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:06 pm
by woodublieve12 » Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:43 am
Yardy Lard wrote:Been lucky enough to go twice to NZ playing cricket. Both tours were for nearly 2 months, and we did both Islands.
Luckily, one of my good mates is getting married next February, and I am going again to Auckland. The wedding is at the Estate Church Bay, which is part of the beautiful Waiheke Islands which is just a short ferry ride, off Auckland. Luckily again, we are staying for an extra 3 weeks, to catch up with all our old Kiwi friends on the North Islands, and if time permits on the South Island. We toured by car on both tours and will definitely be driving again, as I believe we saw just about everything when driving and could go off the beaten track.
Both Islands are terrific. Both contrasting however, The North Island has Auckland, Hamilton, Whangeri, Bay of Islands and the Hole in the Rock (must see), Napier, Hastings, Rotura, Wellington, Palmerston and a place they make the famous Kiwi drink - L&P, called Paeroa, which holds special memories. All of the places are lovely
South Island is glorious and very scenic. The Otago Valley is wonderful and also, the mountains just outside of Christchurch.
Cant beat Queenstown. So much to do and one of the most beautiful places, that I have seen anywhere in the world. Milford Sound is one of the natural wonders of the world, and I still cant explain the mirror lakes and magnificent waterfalls on the drive into Milford via the Homer Tunnel. Jump on a ski plane at Mt Cook Airport and go to the top of the Franz Joseph Glacier. The Mt Cook Hermitage is fantastic. Dunedin and Invercargill. Lake Te Anau was magnificent.
Only great memories from the two tours and we did a lot and saw a lot. Can't wait to get back there. I can say you will need at least 3-4 weeks to really see much of both Islands.
by The Dark Knight » Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:21 am
woodublieve12 wrote:Did this last week... Really good, quite rough too so it was fun getting out there in the jet boat... However one of the engines running out of petrol on the way in wasn't too good...
I was only on NZ for 6 days, up in the nth island. Realli liked it... Went to the caves with the glow worms which was good. i think its waitamo??? only problem with NZ i found was i bloody have trouble pronouncing the name of the places i went to...
by woodublieve12 » Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:35 am
by The Dark Knight » Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:41 am
woodublieve12 wrote:cheers mate...
I also forgot to mention the luge at rotorua... Had a blast doing that!! certainly get some speed on those... Plus you get a really good view of rotorua from there...
by woodublieve12 » Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:38 am
The Dark Knight wrote:woodublieve12 wrote:cheers mate...
I also forgot to mention the luge at rotorua... Had a blast doing that!! certainly get some speed on those... Plus you get a really good view of rotorua from there...
How good it the luge?! Bloody awsome. Been there twice, on our second to last trip to NZ they had no cameras above the gate so we kept jumping the gate instead of putting our tickets in to get free rides. Spent pretty much the whole day there.
by BJ Ernest » Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:15 pm
by fathersonsfl » Thu Feb 14, 2013 11:47 am
BJ Ernest wrote:Some great ideas and plenty to ponder on. Whether to extend the trip if possible although im trying not to miss more than 1 game of footy but could always be pushed to 2 if needed
Most likely to do the south island, with maybe 3-4 days in Auckland with friends (so possibly head out on a day trip or 2 from there to do some stuff.
Keep em coming though, loving the input!
by saintal » Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:01 pm
by Big Phil » Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:03 pm
by bulldogproud2 » Tue Nov 19, 2013 3:34 pm
Big Phil wrote:Albeit 4 years after we got married, my wife and I are finally going on our honeymoon, with a 14 day tour of New Zealand, leaving Boxing Day...
Looking forward to it, looks like it is a beautifully scenic country. Main tour is on the South Island with a couple of days on the North Island, also...
Really looking forward to it and completely have the travel bug now after just getting back from my first overseas trip, to Europe, back in August...
by Q. » Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:03 pm
by The Dark Knight » Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:34 pm
Q. wrote:@saintal and others
If I were to drive from Picton to Queenstown via the west coast, what would be some must see places and what is a realistic time-frame to do it in?
by saintal » Fri Nov 22, 2013 1:52 pm
Q. wrote:@saintal and others
If I were to drive from Picton to Queenstown via the west coast, what would be some must see places and what is a realistic time-frame to do it in?
by Pag » Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:49 pm
Would love to hear what you think of the cruise mate, looking at doing it next New Years.bulldogproud2 wrote:Big Phil wrote:Albeit 4 years after we got married, my wife and I are finally going on our honeymoon, with a 14 day tour of New Zealand, leaving Boxing Day...
Looking forward to it, looks like it is a beautifully scenic country. Main tour is on the South Island with a couple of days on the North Island, also...
Really looking forward to it and completely have the travel bug now after just getting back from my first overseas trip, to Europe, back in August...
Good to hear, Phil. I know that Mags loved the Europe trip and you guys are going to love your honeymoon.
Will just be back from NZ myself then - doing a cruise down the east coast just before Christmas.
Cheers
by Big Phil » Tue Jan 21, 2014 2:50 pm
by Q. » Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:10 pm
by godoubleblues » Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:45 pm
Big Phil wrote:NZ was awesome - absolutely loved it...
The only thing I was disappointed about was bad weather in Franz Jospeh, which meant our planned helicopter flight and glacier landing was cancelled...
Loved the cruise on Milford Sound and played golf in Queenstown, which was simply awesome...
My wife wants to move to NZ !!!
We'll be back there, for sure...
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