things to do ....places to see...
Apr 19th 2007, 9:34 pm
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Re: things to do ....places to see...
Being a North Islander born and breed, and having a healthy dislike of all things South Islander - I am almost ashamed to say that upon touring New Zealand for over a month back in 96 I have been recommending the South Island to nearly all people that I talk to. 
If you have a short holiday (I'm talking two weeks or less) spend it in the South Island.
If you have a short holiday (I'm talking two weeks or less) spend it in the South Island.
Apr 20th 2007, 10:00 pm
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Re: things to do ....places to see...
nice one guys ....
keep the suggestions coming
cant wait to try them out
cheers
shell and mark
keep the suggestions coming
cant wait to try them out
cheers
shell and mark
Apr 22nd 2007, 6:39 pm
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Re: things to do ....places to see...
waiwera natural pools (Auckland) Do they still do $10 Tuesday?
Apr 22nd 2007, 11:30 pm
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Re: things to do ....places to see...
great idea for a question, some amazing places everyone has come up with. Gonna have to write them all down to remember them. We are hoping to be there Aug/Sept, just right for summer
Thanks All.
Marika
Apr 23rd 2007, 1:21 am
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Apr 23rd 2007, 1:49 am
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Re: things to do ....places to see...
But it'll still be fun, I'm sure.
Apr 23rd 2007, 4:44 pm
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Re: things to do ....places to see...
hi
thanks for the suggestions .... we are in the middle of house selling ..i say middle the sign is up but only 1 crappy offer...
we are coming out to NZ as soon as the house is sold ...
the sooner the better for us
so i thought i would try to get some ideas that are not normally in the books
so come on give up them secret gems guys
regards
shell and mark
thanks for the suggestions .... we are in the middle of house selling ..i say middle the sign is up but only 1 crappy offer...
we are coming out to NZ as soon as the house is sold ...
the sooner the better for us
so i thought i would try to get some ideas that are not normally in the books
so come on give up them secret gems guys
regards
shell and mark
Apr 23rd 2007, 5:28 pm
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Re: things to do ....places to see...
We are heading for Northland, for keeps, not just for a trip, so I meant we'll get settled before summer. What month does spring start, i was reckoning on Sept, or am i being dozy again?
Apr 23rd 2007, 8:40 pm
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Re: things to do ....places to see...
September is early spring, yeah. And you're up to Northlands so should be okay. Beware of October, though. There's always one or two final cold blasts from the south. November is often quite nice, but December can be cruel. The calendar says summer but the weather gods often think it's good fun to piss down on the Kiwis just as they are set free from schools, offices and factories.
Apr 23rd 2007, 9:11 pm
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Re: things to do ....places to see...
Well i was sort of thinking it will be coming into spring then, things must be warming up then surely. We are heading for Northland, for keeps, not just for a trip, so I meant we'll get settled before summer. What month does spring start, i was reckoning on Sept, or am i being dozy again?
We are heading for Northland, for keeps, not just for a trip, so I meant we'll get settled before summer. What month does spring start, i was reckoning on Sept, or am i being dozy again? 
It's best to come when the weather is bad, so when the 'good culture shock' wears off the sun will come out and makes things look better..
