Where in NZ to go on holiday
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Topic: Where in NZ to go on holiday
Posted By: _H_
Subject: Where in NZ to go on holiday
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 4:19pm
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DP and i are looking to go on holiday in november. we have been to Christchurch and Dunedin but dont know where to go next. We would be looking at going for 3ish days.
We are open to trying most things once and would really like to see more of our own country before we go overseas, as DP hasnt really travelled much Oh and keep in mind that we dont have any kids (yet!) 
Edit- forgot to say that we are from the Wellington area ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: minik8e
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 4:31pm
| I went to Nelson for a week and loved it - it is so beautiful. There are markets, and heaps of touristy places, Abel Tasman Park, heaps of wineries if you're into wine...I did a horse trek as well. I hired a holiday home for the week - just a studio - which meant I could cook whatever/whenever I wanted and didn't have to pay out as much as if I was eating out every night. I went in August though, so off season...was still beautiful! |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 4:41pm
| Come to Gisborne! Beautiful beaches, lots of great vineyards! Friendly people! As long as you dont wanna do lots of shopping, lol! |
Posted By: GuestGuest
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 4:47pm
| Marlborough Sounds, The Caitlins, Queenstown, Coromandel, Bay of Islands are all my fave places. Really depends on what you like doing. |
Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 4:58pm
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I'd go to Nelson or Blenheim/Marlborough if you want a 3 day holiday from Wellington. So much to see, hire a car and it's easy to get around the whole region or you can stay in the city and just explore Nelson itself. Or even take your car on the ferry although I think that's pretty pricey, for a 3 day trip you're probably better off hiring something once you're there!
What do you like doing on your holidays? ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 5:02pm
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The Mount/Tauranga, Paihai, Nelson, Rotorua - all places I'd go for a Kiwi holiday -------------  
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Posted By: Lulu
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 5:03pm
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Wanaka and Queenstown are worth a looksie. ------------- Lou http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 5:15pm
| I'd say it depends entirely on the type of holiday you want.. do you wanna sit around and relax, see scenery, do activities, shop...? |
Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 5:23pm
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Love Queenstown/Wanaka, Nelson area, central NI (Taupo/Rotorua) or Napier.
I've never been North of Auckland so can't personally recommend but that is where our next proper holiday is going to be to. For 3 days I'd say either Nelson, Napier or Rotorua. Like Stacey said though, it really depends on what you are looking for. |
Posted By: _H_
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 5:41pm
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i like seeing scenery, do activities and shopping (DP likes it all too even the shopping!)
to be honest i think we want the kind of holiday you would recomend to someone coming from overseas. its a lot of fun being a tourist in your own country we went a mystery break earlier in the year. got told the time to be at the airport then go told at the airport where we were going. My work paid for it- it was not something i would not normally do and we went to a place i never thought of going (dunedin) but it was one of the best holidays i have ever been on  ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 6:45pm
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Well my best friend's Mum (from the UK) has just been to NZ on a 3 week holiday and she RAVES about Nelson (still). She love love LOVED it and she used to be a tour guide all round Europe/US as well
Great food, wineries on your door step, fun activities, beautiful walks and it's got fairly decent shopping too (not as good as Welly IMO but still some great local finds!) Oh - another suggestion - we went to Paihia for 5 days on our last trip home to NZ and I loved it up there. We flew up to Auckland and hired a car, drove to Paihia and then explored all over for the next few days. That was REALLY interesting and I'm really glad we went there now. Lovely weather too ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 6:57pm
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The central platau. At the moment it is off season so it is cheap to stay in Kune etc. You can go on the scenic smalls walks and if you want to shop go up to Taupo and Rotorua. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 7:02pm
| taupo is awesome...and only 45min from rotorua |
Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 7:27pm
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Hawkes Bay - weather is primo and you can either have lots to do or have a relaxing time. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: hannibal
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 8:44pm
| Hamilton! |
Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 9:23pm
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If you haven't been a trip to Waitomo Caves is well worth it, black water rafting is so much fun and an overnight stay in Ohakune in an old train carriage.
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Posted By: RoSee
Date Posted: 11 March 2010 at 10:22pm
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Nelson! So so SOOOO beautiful! And they have the most amazing bead shop
Rotorua has lots of 'touristy' things to do You could fly to Chch, then hire a campervan and spend two days cruising up towards Nelson, that way you could stop off in Kaikoura (stunning... seals are NOT friendly! hehe), go to Hanmer Springs, even go up past Nelson to Kaiteretere Bay and Abel Tasman Park. Then catch the ferry back across to Wellington! I did this but drove from Chch to Auckland in 3 days and had the best time ever And that time of year is just gorgeous  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 12 March 2010 at 9:47am
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Queenstown, Queenstown, Queenstown
Absolutly beautiful spot - tourists LOVE it, amazing scenery theres activities theres shops just love the place. We went there a couple of weeks ago for a night and it was amazing. Sitting in the spa outside looking out over the hills and the huge lake was amazing - best holiday ever! Flying into Queenstown is also very magical. If you have a search through here, I started a thread a while ago asking what to do in Queenstown and got some great answers. Good luck holidays are fun! ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: monkey33
Date Posted: 12 March 2010 at 10:11am
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I absolutely love Queenstown too - it is beautiful there and there is heaps to do.
I also think the Bay of Islands (Paihia, Russell etc) is a great place for a few nights away - it would be a bit of a drive from Wellington though! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: rachndean
Date Posted: 12 March 2010 at 10:42am
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The Bay of Islands!! (hehehe Im a bit biased!!). The weather here in November last year was gorgeous!!! And there is heaps of stuff to do
Otherwise I agree with Nelson, it is a gorgeous place!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: kellie
Date Posted: 12 March 2010 at 11:29am
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Queenstown or the Coromandel Penisula (Coromandel, Pauanui, Whangamata, Whitianga, Cathedral Cove)
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Posted By: Flutterby
Date Posted: 13 March 2010 at 8:58pm
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If you do decide to go to Milford Sound you could always consider staying the night there. That way you could take your time driving in and out and you could go on a cruise first thing in the morning or one of the last ones of the day. Also http://realjourneys.co.nz - Real Journeys do overnight cruises which are magical. It is fantastic to be out on the Fiord as the sun goes down and hearing all the night noises and seeing so many stars. There is only one place to stay on land and thats at the http://milfordlodge.com - Milford Lodge .
I worked and lived in Milford Sound for a year and saw it in all it's glory and would agree that a rainy is great for seeing the waterfalls but if you want to be able to see the tops of the mountains then a fine day is the best time to go. Ok I could go on about MIlford all night , so will stop now. Oh Doubtful is also brillant. And it is possible to do the whole of the South Island in two weeks. I did it with my parents years ago and we left from Auckland and went down the West Coast and up the East.------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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