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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud

Feeling inspired by the new tourism ad. Looking for ideas - places to go, things to do.

Give it to me

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud

Disappointing Kiwis. No responses, not even any innuendos.

No choccie fishes for you

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Uretiti beach. My go-to for a long walk....always take a sulu though.

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"Uretiti beach. My go-to for a long walk....always take a sulu though."

I love a nice long stroll on the beach. The sound of the waves, the smell of the sea and the sand in between my....

Toes

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I’ll wave the next time I pass lol

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By *arewithmeMan  over a year ago

Craven Arms


"Feeling inspired by the new tourism ad. Looking for ideas - places to go, things to do.

Give it to me

"

Take a drive along the Forgotten Highway, well worth it.

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"Feeling inspired by the new tourism ad. Looking for ideas - places to go, things to do.

Give it to me

Take a drive along the Forgotten Highway, well worth it."

I'd never even heard of it (not being a native) I have just googled it. Thanks for the tip

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By *arewithmeMan  over a year ago

Craven Arms


"Feeling inspired by the new tourism ad. Looking for ideas - places to go, things to do.

Give it to me

Take a drive along the Forgotten Highway, well worth it.

I'd never even heard of it (not being a native) I have just googled it. Thanks for the tip "

The clue is in the title, that's why you haven't heard of it.

Do you think its something you could well enjoy

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"Feeling inspired by the new tourism ad. Looking for ideas - places to go, things to do.

Give it to me

Take a drive along the Forgotten Highway, well worth it.

I'd never even heard of it (not being a native) I have just googled it. Thanks for the tip

The clue is in the title, that's why you haven't heard of it.

Do you think its something you could well enjoy "

I would love it. Thank you.

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By *arewithmeMan  over a year ago

Craven Arms

Another place to visit is Huka Falls, do the jet boat ride, its amazing

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"Another place to visit is Huka Falls, do the jet boat ride, its amazing "

I have spent some time in and around Taupo, but didnt go to Huka Falls.

Might have to next time....

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By *ingobingoMan  over a year ago

chch

Any or all of the South Island. Come on down ??

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"Any or all of the South Island. Come on down ??"

The South Island is beautiful. I have seen lots of it. Any where in particular you would recommend?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I’m biased but it’s my favourite place in the world.

Amazing walking trails in the west if you’re fit and like a challenge or nature reserves in south, party town and tourists (in the ‘day’) in Queenstown and decent skiing and boarding if it’s your thing. What you looking for that you didn’t find before?

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By *ingobingoMan  over a year ago

chch

Hamner Springs is great for chilling out in the hotpools & in any kind of weather.

Further north, the beaches up at Kaiteritiri are amazing.

I'm less familiar with the far south but have had fantastic times in Wanaka & Tekapo.

I feel very lucky to live in such a beautiful and peaceful place.

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By *erry bull1Man  over a year ago

doncaster

I went over there for 6 weeks and hired a camper van to travel around

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By *ingobingoMan  over a year ago

chch


"I went over there for 6 weeks and hired a camper van to travel around "

I did that in Northland earlier this year. Great fun!

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"I’m biased but it’s my favourite place in the world.

Amazing walking trails in the west if you’re fit and like a challenge or nature reserves in south, party town and tourists (in the ‘day’) in Queenstown and decent skiing and boarding if it’s your thing. What you looking for that you didn’t find before?"

I like exploring out of the way places and seeing things that are not so well known, such as Clay Cliffs near Omarama and Elephant Rocks near Duntroon.

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By *liXbigMan  over a year ago

Wellington

If you enjoy peaceful nights under the stars, you might want to experience the dark sky in the Mackenzie Country and Lake Tekapo.

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"If you enjoy peaceful nights under the stars, you might want to experience the dark sky in the Mackenzie Country and Lake Tekapo. "

Sounds perfect.

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By *liXbigMan  over a year ago

Wellington

And, I forgot yo mention this, in Tekapo you can even relax in a hot pool under the stars!!!

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud

There is something similar at Omarama. I do really want to go to Tekapo as the alternative Alps to Ocean starting point.

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By *mudg3rMan  over a year ago

Edinburgh

A day at the Cable Bay winery on Waiheke Island is a wonderful day out. Lovely surroundings, restaurant and, of course, wines.

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"A day at the Cable Bay winery on Waiheke Island is a wonderful day out. Lovely surroundings, restaurant and, of course, wines. "

That sounds perfect. I have never been to Waiheke Island.

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By *ifers4u2Couple  over a year ago

Kinross

As a tourist, but lucky enough to have visited 5 times, relatives met Auckland, I will throw my favourites into the mix.

Bethels Beach

Bay of Islands - view from top of hill at Russell is one of most beautiful views

Walk along hill top at Long Bay and back by the shore

South Island - anywhere.

Greetings from the Scots. Xx

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By *ighugs69Man  over a year ago

Port Talbot

Lived in Auckland for 2 years & took a motorbike & car around the South Island.

There's a number of good places close to Auckland. Piha is worth a trip, the ocean road along the Coromandel is an amazing drive/ride.

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By *liXbigMan  over a year ago

Wellington

Seeing Bethell's Beach and Piha mentioned, I want to draw attention to a beach I favour over these two: Karekare.

And if you are into hiking, I recommend a walk between Whatipu (at the entrance of Manukau Harbour) and Karekare along the coast (watch the tides!) and retour via the ridge track. Great scenery!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Feeling inspired by the new tourism ad. Looking for ideas - places to go, things to do.

Give it to me

Take a drive along the Forgotten Highway, well worth it."

We once fix that but can’t remember much about it

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"Seeing Bethell's Beach and Piha mentioned, I want to draw attention to a beach I favour over these two: Karekare.

And if you are into hiking, I recommend a walk between Whatipu (at the entrance of Manukau Harbour) and Karekare along the coast (watch the tides!) and retour via the ridge track. Great scenery!"

Just googled it and wow! The photos on the website look gorgeous.

Tunnel Beach is reasonably local to me and is a definite go-see here.

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By *liXbigMan  over a year ago

Wellington

Glad you like it. It's a great scenery with lots of history.

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By *al1980Man  over a year ago

egremont

I used to like wanaka for a weekend away, nice and chilled

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By *al1980Man  over a year ago

egremont

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By *al1980Man  over a year ago

egremont


"I’m biased but it’s my favourite place in the world.

Amazing walking trails in the west if you’re fit and like a challenge or nature reserves in south, party town and tourists (in the ‘day’) in Queenstown and decent skiing and boarding if it’s your thing. What you looking for that you

didn’t find before?"

Spent many a Friday night in the winch about ten years ago,

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud

I've just booked up to go to Mou Waho in Wanaka. It looks amazing an island in Lake Wanaka that has it's own lake.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Te Anau and the glow worm caves. I went there on the boat late one moonlit night. The moonlight was illuminating the snowy hills. It was quite perfect.

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"Te Anau and the glow worm caves. I went there on the boat late one moonlit night. The moonlight was illuminating the snowy hills. It was quite perfect. "

I did the boat trip to the glow worm caves in Te Anau when I was backpacking then ended up in The Moose bar later and our tour guide for the glow worms sang Taking it Easy by The Eagles. He had an amazing voice. Great memories

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Wonderful memories. I really must return.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Te Anau and the glow worm caves. I went there on the boat late one moonlit night. The moonlight was illuminating the snowy hills. It was quite perfect.

I did the boat trip to the glow worm caves in Te Anau when I was backpacking then ended up in The Moose bar later and our tour guide for the glow worms sang Taking it Easy by The Eagles. He had an amazing voice. Great memories

"

Nicee xx

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

have always wanted to go to New Zealand, so much more than oz. My mum went. Think I've still got distant relatives over there. Must go someday

ps i guess are members from New Zealand allowed to arrange meets?

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"have always wanted to go to New Zealand, so much more than oz. My mum went. Think I've still got distant relatives over there. Must go someday

ps i guess are members from New Zealand allowed to arrange meets? "

No covid restrictions here, only encouragement to use government tracing app. I could arrange meets if I wanted to.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

that's cool to know must be great to be a new Zealander right now x

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

did anyone go to that big music festival this weekend.. so jealous

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"did anyone go to that big music festival this weekend.. so jealous "

I wish. Sadly not.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

so jealous that you at least have the opportunity.. i work in the live music industry so it's been horrible

d

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"have always wanted to go to New Zealand, so much more than oz. My mum went. Think I've still got distant relatives over there. Must go someday

ps i guess are members from New Zealand allowed to arrange meets?

No covid restrictions here, only encouragement to use government tracing app. I could arrange meets if I wanted to. "

Really?

Time for me to come home then, im in the uk at the moment, its like nazi germany.

Christchurch here i come.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

it's not really like nazi Germany is it.. we are just at the epi centre and thousands of miles from any other land mass

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By *oswell17Man  over a year ago

Bedfordshire

Try the whale watching in Kaikoura,amazing also try helicopter up to the glaciers. I flew up from milford sound.

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"Try the whale watching in Kaikoura,amazing also try helicopter up to the glaciers. I flew up from milford sound. "

I have done both those things and like you can highly recommend them.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

would love to see milford sound

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"would love to see milford sound "

Milford Sound is truly awe-inspiring. Best seen in the wet, or after rains when the waterfalls are at their best.

Doubtful Sound is even more remote and beautiful for kayaking. I saw fiordland crested penguins when I did.

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By *uke olovingmanMan  over a year ago

Gravesend

I'm following the Prada sailing cup competition

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"would love to see milford sound

Milford Sound is truly awe-inspiring. Best seen in the wet, or after rains when the waterfalls are at their best.

Doubtful Sound is even more remote and beautiful for kayaking. I saw fiordland crested penguins when I did. "

never heard of that one, sounds amazing x

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"I'm following the Prada sailing cup competition "

Your UK entry is doing very well after being abysmal initially.

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By *aron_TentakuruMan  over a year ago

Exeter

I always liked the West Coast of the South Island. Some of the towns are kinda depressing but the scenery's great.

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By *aron_TentakuruMan  over a year ago

Exeter


"would love to see milford sound

Milford Sound is truly awe-inspiring. Best seen in the wet, or after rains when the waterfalls are at their best.

Doubtful Sound is even more remote and beautiful for kayaking. I saw fiordland crested penguins when I did. "

If you go to Oamaru tiny pygmy penguins roam the streets after dark! It's awesome. I've also got some cracking photos of Milf Sound in stormy weather I took when I was there this time four years ago. If anyone want to see them send me a message.

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By *aron_TentakuruMan  over a year ago

Exeter

Lake Tekapo, Te Anu with the glow-worm caves and the lakes round Mt Cook are stunning as well. Generally a beautiful country, I'm proud to be half-kiwi. Just a pity it's so expensive both to get to from the UK and to exist while you're there.

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By *amb_ManMan  over a year ago

Peterborough


"would love to see milford sound

Milford Sound is truly awe-inspiring. Best seen in the wet, or after rains when the waterfalls are at their best.

Doubtful Sound is even more remote and beautiful for kayaking. I saw fiordland crested penguins when I did.

If you go to Oamaru tiny pygmy penguins roam the streets after dark! It's awesome. I've also got some cracking photos of Milf Sound in stormy weather I took when I was there this time four years ago. If anyone want to see them send me a message. "

Cant message you, men are blocked. Would love to see the pictures. Planning to go in September. Fingers crossed.

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By *aron_TentakuruMan  over a year ago

Exeter

I've temporarily dropped the filter, if you send me an email address I'll see if I can link to the album

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

pygmy penguins strolling down the steet sound awesome

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"pygmy penguins strolling down the steet sound awesome "

We had a pod of Orca in the harbour this weekend and people finding sea lions in their garden last week

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I'm following the Prada sailing cup competition

Your UK entry is doing very well after being abysmal initially. "

Ben's going to win ...

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"pygmy penguins strolling down the steet sound awesome

We had a pod of Orca in the harbour this weekend and people finding sea lions in their garden last week "

wow that's cool. we would love to see an orca in the wild

d

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"I'm following the Prada sailing cup competition

Your UK entry is doing very well after being abysmal initially.

Ben's going to win ... "

But not the Americas Cup though ??

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"pygmy penguins strolling down the steet sound awesome

We had a pod of Orca in the harbour this weekend and people finding sea lions in their garden last week

wow that's cool. we would love to see an orca in the wild

d"

I swim in the harbour so would rather not see them up too close while I'm swimming lol

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

lol.. C wouldn't mind im sure.. devil may care lol

sounds incredible

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By *iamondCougarWoman  over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire


"would love to see milford sound

Milford Sound is truly awe-inspiring. Best seen in the wet, or after rains when the waterfalls are at their best.

Doubtful Sound is even more remote and beautiful for kayaking. I saw fiordland crested penguins when I did. "

I saw Doubtful Sound a couple of years back from a small helicopter piloted by a guy who used to be based on The Calypso ( Jaques Cousteau) he landed us in a tiny little cove! It was stunning. As was a beautiful blue Tarn up in the mountains.

Punakkaki Rocks is another stunning site

I love New Zealand

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"would love to see milford sound

Milford Sound is truly awe-inspiring. Best seen in the wet, or after rains when the waterfalls are at their best.

Doubtful Sound is even more remote and beautiful for kayaking. I saw fiordland crested penguins when I did.

I saw Doubtful Sound a couple of years back from a small helicopter piloted by a guy who used to be based on The Calypso ( Jaques Cousteau) he landed us in a tiny little cove! It was stunning. As was a beautiful blue Tarn up in the mountains.

Punakkaki Rocks is another stunning site

I love New Zealand "

Wow! Your trip sounds amazing. The pancake rocks are stunning on the west Coast, you are right.

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By *ornucopiaMan  over a year ago

Bexley


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Take a drive along the Forgotten Highway, well worth it."

I've just stumbled on this thread and on checking it out I now remember driving the length of it.

Unforgettable, now I've recalled the journey. Had a nice swim in a geothermal swimming pool at a campsite after the Taumarunui end of Highway 43.

Went to NZ two years in a row. Second time because the Top Ten campsite card lasted two years (smart move by someone in tourism).

The second time we spent the entire trip in the North Island which is probably to my mind the more interesting, even though I loved the scenery in the south.

If I ever go back, the North Island will keep me more than happy. NZ is a fantastic country, not least due to the low population level, and I wish I had visited there and maybe settled when younger but was tied to a job that I would have been stupid to lose. Luckily one of the many job benefits was early retirement at 52 so I still got to see the islands before I got too old.

One highlight of my visit to the South Island was a quite by chance un-booked flight in a Tiger Moth biplane at Mandeville airfield. This was very significant to me as my surprise homage to my late father who put in nearly 1000 hours (they were up from dawn until dusk every day) on type, teaching recruits to fly, for several years AFTER doing his bit as a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain.

We just saw the 'Pleasure Flights' sign while passing down that particular not unduly scenic highway and went for it. I will never forget the young pilot lifting the tail over his shoulder in order to pull the plane from the hangar to the apron!

A friend of mine probably topped that by getting flown to Milford Sound by the owner of a B and B where they had stopped for a night!

Frank

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"

Take a drive along the Forgotten Highway, well worth it.

I've just stumbled on this thread and on checking it out I now remember driving the length of it.

Unforgettable, now I've recalled the journey. Had a nice swim in a geothermal swimming pool at a campsite after the Taumarunui end of Highway 43.

Went to NZ two years in a row. Second time because the Top Ten campsite card lasted two years (smart move by someone in tourism).

The second time we spent the entire trip in the North Island which is probably to my mind the more interesting, even though I loved the scenery in the south.

If I ever go back, the North Island will keep me more than happy. NZ is a fantastic country, not least due to the low population level, and I wish I had visited there and maybe settled when younger but was tied to a job that I would have been stupid to lose. Luckily one of the many job benefits was early retirement at 52 so I still got to see the islands before I got too old.

One highlight of my visit to the South Island was a quite by chance un-booked flight in a Tiger Moth biplane at Mandeville airfield. This was very significant to me as my surprise homage to my late father who put in nearly 1000 hours (they were up from dawn until dusk every day) on type, teaching recruits to fly, for several years AFTER doing his bit as a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain.

We just saw the 'Pleasure Flights' sign while passing down that particular not unduly scenic highway and went for it. I will never forget the young pilot lifting the tail over his shoulder in order to pull the plane from the hangar to the apron!

A friend of mine probably topped that by getting flown to Milford Sound by the owner of a B and B where they had stopped for a night!

Frank"

Sounds amazing Frank and a real reason to come back and explore further.

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By *ornucopiaMan  over a year ago

Bexley


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Sounds amazing Frank and a real reason to come back and explore further. "

Thanks. indeed so but I'm 10 years older and not much money left!

spending a lot of time persuading friends to make the trip as I know they won't regret it. We didn't plump for the obvious camper van choice but instead rented old Toyota cars each time from Ace rentals at Auckland airport and stayed at B and Bs and in chalets on campsites. Never disappointed.

After I posted the previous missive I set myself the task of looking up the pilot's name which was stored too deep in my brain. After 2 hours of googling I found him on the list of instructors at, guess where, Taumarunui, at the end of Highway 43 where I completely missed not just yet another but the major Tiger Moth aerodrome!

So that rounds the story off nicely where the topic started.

All the best to you and your fantastic country.

Frank

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By *herrySnickersWoman  over a year ago

Somewhere

Here’s another one to dream of when you can travel again... hiking the Milford Track - 5 days 4 nights stunning scenery and hope for a clear day when you hike up over the pass.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

hope to go there one day

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By *antric ecstasyMan  over a year ago

Co Durham

Private hot tub with good company in Rotorua... Coromandel for the memories of a holiday with my neighbours and their three naughty daughters...

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"Here’s another one to dream of when you can travel again... hiking the Milford Track - 5 days 4 nights stunning scenery and hope for a clear day when you hike up over the pass. "

I have never hiked the Milford Track, but would like to. I would also love to do the Tongariro Crossing. I have hiked some of the Abel Tasman and kayaked the rest - very beautiful.

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"Private hot tub with good company in Rotorua... Coromandel for the memories of a holiday with my neighbours and their three naughty daughters... "

Hooe the sulphur smell wasn't too overpowering from the geothermal pools in 'Sulhpur City' (Rotorua)

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By *ercman50Man  over a year ago

blackwood

I’m hoping to be in Auckland for dec for a month this year

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Is the cut off age to work and travel around New Zealand 35 or 30?

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By *liXbigMan  over a year ago

Wellington


"Is the cut off age to work and travel around New Zealand 35 or 30? "

Rather than asking on this forum, I'd check immigration.govt.nz

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By *rHotNottsMan  over a year ago

Dubai / Nottingham

My 3 day package your would be......,Mount monganui, Corramandel, clubs/casino in Auckland, drive down through Hamilton and over to the east then wild boar hunting near Opotiki

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud

I've never been to the Mount, but do fully intend to. The Coromdel is stunning. As for pig hunting I hoped to go at a farm I stayed at on the East Cape, but they went on horses and I was not a good enough rider. Instead I got to shoot and pluck possums.

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By *ensual pleasures 69Man  over a year ago

leeds

Take a trip to Mt Hut, ski down “Bobs knob” onto the “virgin mile” and end up in “morning glory”!!

Brilliant names for ski runs!!!!!

Love NZ!!!

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"Take a trip to Mt Hut, ski down “Bobs knob” onto the “virgin mile” and end up in “morning glory”!!

Brilliant names for ski runs!!!!!

Love NZ!!! "

Love it!

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By *rHotNottsMan  over a year ago

Dubai / Nottingham


"I've never been to the Mount, but do fully intend to. The Coromdel is stunning. As for pig hunting I hoped to go at a farm I stayed at on the East Cape, but they went on horses and I was not a good enough rider. Instead I got to shoot and pluck possums. "

I went on foot it was exhausting to be honest, up and down valleys abs through rivers, the dogs go so fast and you have to keep up. We were gone 3 days and slept in huts in the wood, then had to carry the boar back through all the woods I was totally knackered afterwards!

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By *loudF7Man  over a year ago

South East

Hi, I've loved my time in NZ, depends on where and what you want to do?

North Island

Gisbon for the sunrise on new years eve

West Auckland beaches, 90 mile beach (bay of islands), Taupo skydiving on a clear day you can see coast to coast, Rotarua for the culture aspect

South Island

Wellington, it's the Capital,

Wanaka is stunning, Queenstown the party town, Kaikora was beautiful in a way I enjoyed, Duniden is the student town.

They have some great festivals and of course rugby games are great over there.

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By *liXbigMan  over a year ago

Wellington


"Hi, I've loved my time in NZ, depends on where and what you want to do?

North Island

Gisbon for the sunrise on new years eve

West Auckland beaches, 90 mile beach (bay of islands), Taupo skydiving on a clear day you can see coast to coast, Rotarua for the culture aspect

South Island

Wellington, it's the Capital,

Wanaka is stunning, Queenstown the party town, Kaikora was beautiful in a way I enjoyed, Duniden is the student town.

They have some great festivals and of course rugby games are great over there.

"

So that nobody won't get confused with their itinerary: Wellington is on the south coast of the North Island

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By *loudF7Man  over a year ago

South East

Sorry wrote that while trying to paint a wall

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud

School holidays soon. Hoping to take kids to Tekapo. Never been to thermal springs there

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By *liXbigMan  over a year ago

Wellington


"School holidays soon. Hoping to take kids to Tekapo. Never been to thermal springs there"

Enjoy the dark night sky in Tekapo and the McKenzie country. It's amazing!

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"School holidays soon. Hoping to take kids to Tekapo. Never been to thermal springs there

Enjoy the dark night sky in Tekapo and the McKenzie country. It's amazing! "

Looking forward to it

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By *outhbucksCouple  over a year ago

Great Missenden

Thanks everyone for all these suggestions.

If things go to plan we are hoping to get there in Jan/Feb 2022 for 3/4 weeks and see as much as we can.

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"Thanks everyone for all these suggestions.

If things go to plan we are hoping to get there in Jan/Feb 2022 for 3/4 weeks and see as much as we can."

You will love it. Really hope you get to come.

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman  over a year ago

North West


"Thanks everyone for all these suggestions.

If things go to plan we are hoping to get there in Jan/Feb 2022 for 3/4 weeks and see as much as we can."

Go for 4 weeks. 2 weeks each island. I spent 6 months travelling in nz and I absolutely loved it.

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By *rotic-TouchTV/TS  over a year ago

doncaster

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By *ikerbitch777TV/TS  over a year ago

thirsk

Beautiful road. X

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By *ikerbitch777TV/TS  over a year ago

thirsk

Craters of the moon too is interesting near hula falls.

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By *dam and slutCouple  over a year ago

Manchester

Rotorua north Island and the snake pit bar in Auckland if it's still there deck boy aged 17 of the new Zealand shipping line 1971

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By *antric ecstasyMan  over a year ago

Co Durham

From Auckland Great Barrier Island. Grest for birdlife and as the crowd goes off in one direction it's easy to find yourself alone (or, better, a deux) in the bush. Mind you finding a quiet spot for a wee frolic isn't difficult in NZ

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"From Auckland Great Barrier Island. Grest for birdlife and as the crowd goes off in one direction it's easy to find yourself alone (or, better, a deux) in the bush. Mind you finding a quiet spot for a wee frolic isn't difficult in NZ"

It certainly isn't hard to find an isolated spot here.

Did you get down to Stewart Island, particularly Ulva Island? Amazing birdlife there, including wild kiwi.

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman  over a year ago

North West

I've been to Stewart Island.

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By *torm in a G cup OP   Woman  over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud


"I've been to Stewart Island. "

Hope you enjoyed it.

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By *eyond PurityCouple  over a year ago

Laceby

Waitomo caves are awesome. Abseil into the glow worm caves, pothole out; underground river, black water rafting... There's a glow worm forest nearby too which is incredible to walk around at night.

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By *antric ecstasyMan  over a year ago

Co Durham


"From Auckland Great Barrier Island. Grest for birdlife and as the crowd goes off in one direction it's easy to find yourself alone (or, better, a deux) in the bush. Mind you finding a quiet spot for a wee frolic isn't difficult in NZ

It certainly isn't hard to find an isolated spot here.

Did you get down to Stewart Island, particularly Ulva Island? Amazing birdlife there, including wild kiwi. "

I never got beyond Invercargill, sadly.

I had a happy childhood in NZ but haven't been back for around 30 years. Ouch. My birdlife ambition is to befriend or even see a kakapo. Loved em since I first heard about them in the 70s but I've only ever seen a stuffed one.

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman  over a year ago

North West


"I've been to Stewart Island.

Hope you enjoyed it. "

It was lovely, cold and remote.

The ferry trip back was a little excitable!

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