ChCh to Nelson
Jan 8th 2011, 10:56 pm
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ChCh to Nelson
We have just booked a little diving holiday in Nelson for early Feb do we pass any of you lovley people on the way ? If you are not in a cult we could pop in for a brew 
Neil
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Jan 9th 2011, 5:01 am
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Re: ChCh to Nelson
Oooh have a nice time, we just got back from Nelson at 6.30pm been there a week, left at 10am this morning and had a few stops on the way like Picton and Kaikoura. Went around the Queen Charlotte Drive from Havelock as well. Had a beachfront apartment which was very noisy, reminder to self don't book a beachfront apartment again!
Jan 9th 2011, 7:23 am
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Re: ChCh to Nelson
Shirl, we've just been for a week's holiday in Monaco, Nelson, booked through www.nelsonholidayhomes.co.nz We stayed in 'waterfront' which was a stunning 4 bed property right on the bay, a beautiful garden and then a few steps (literally) down to a safe bay/beach, perfect for the kids. We were a large group (8) so filled it to capacity which cut down the cost substantially but I can't recommend it enough - just stunning and very quiet! We also managed two calm crossings on the interislander, plus whales, dolphins and seals in Kaikoura - the only downside - the parents and parents-in-law from the UK who are staying with us forever...or so it seems
Jan 9th 2011, 3:18 pm
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Re: ChCh to Nelson
.....Feb 9th last year when we started our SI tour (Picton - Nelson - Abel Tas - Chch - Picton) 
Enjoy.....some good 'tea stops' around 
B x
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Jan 10th 2011, 6:02 pm
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Jan 10th 2011, 6:17 pm
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Re: ChCh to Nelson
Shirl, we've just been for a week's holiday in Monaco, Nelson, booked through www.nelsonholidayhomes.co.nz We stayed in 'waterfront' which was a stunning 4 bed property right on the bay, a beautiful garden and then a few steps (literally) down to a safe bay/beach, perfect for the kids. We were a large group (8) so filled it to capacity which cut down the cost substantially but I can't recommend it enough - just stunning and very quiet! We also managed two calm crossings on the interislander, plus whales, dolphins and seals in Kaikoura - the only downside - the parents and parents-in-law from the UK who are staying with us forever...or so it seems
Ohh that looks lovely, bit pricey for us though. We only payed $175 per night for an apartment in Latitude 41 for 4 people. But for a nice weekend getaway for 2 it would be nice in winter!
