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| milford sound | 11/16/2009 | Bruce Fraser |
Q: . i'm planning to do milford sound's big track in 27 march 2010. i would like to know how the ...
A: camping is not allowed. The terrain off the track is very steep and during storms the rain is very ...
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| milford sound | 11/11/2009 | Bruce Fraser |
Q: . i'm planning to do milford sound's big track in 27 march 2010. i would like to know how the ...
A: To help me understand your question can you please tell me - 1/ Do you plan to walk the Milford ...
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| Routeburn avalanche danger | 11/6/2009 | Bruce Fraser |
Q: We're booked to do the Routeburn on the 20-22 November. (It will be my 4th time, though the last was ...
A: here are two interesting stories in today's local paper about the Routeburn for your enjoyment and ...
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| After a Translation if Possible | 10/12/2009 | Craig Smith |
Q: I was given a card for my wedding with the following paragraph in it and I need it translated. I ...
A: Greetings Gabrielle, This is a version of the Lord's Prayer: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be ...
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| The best month to travel in Southern Newzealand and highs and lows temperatures during Novemeber | 9/23/2009 | Don Boddie |
Q: We are planning to travel to Newzealand during November of 2009.Is it better to select December thru ...
A: It is late spring / early summer in November and the temperature in the South Island ranges between ...
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| Ski passes | 9/10/2009 | Aesha |
Q: this is the first time that im going to NZ to ski. I will be going on the first week of oct. May i ...
A: I am not much of a skiier myself, however I found that you can purchase most ski passes online at ...
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| Glacier Hikes | 8/23/2009 | Bruce Fraser |
Q: I'm planning on being at Franz Joseph Glacier in mid November. Do you think the heli-hike or full ...
A: Franz Josef Glacier - I would recommend the helihike. It goes much further up the mountain and you ...
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| milford track in october | 8/11/2009 | Bruce Fraser |
Q: With plenty of meteorlogical experience, predicting the weather for at least the trek and a day or ...
A: Make your plan but come prepared with Plans B and C as well. I would suggest the Routeburn or ...
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| first visit to New Zealand | 8/6/2009 | Aesha |
Q: this is the first visit for me to New Zealand and I'm in the planning step I would like to know ...
A: In October the weather is warming up, but there are still cold days of 10 - 15 degrees celcius (or ...
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| staying in newzealand | 6/18/2009 | Don Boddie |
Q: i would like to stay in newzealand when i go over on my working visa i have aunties and an uncle ...
A: Perhaps the best avenue of research would be to visit www.searchnz.co.nz and find some immigration ...
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| south island drive holiday | 6/4/2009 | Bruce Fraser |
Q: my wife, son (13 months) and i are planning to drive from Wellington through Christchurch and onto ...
A: It's unlikely you will have any problems on main highways. These are kept clear of snow and grit ...
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| short course | 6/1/2009 | Craig Smith |
Q: I intend to visit NZ next month on the 20th July. I will attend a training course in Education for ...
A: Gidday Kareem, Sadly, I know absolutely nothing about the field of Microcontrollers Embedded ...
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| NZ in July and August | 5/25/2009 | Jase McMillan |
Q: Hey Jase, I am currently travelling in Australia and am planning on heading over to New ...
A: as it is our winter you are heading to the right place in Queenstown. You can base yourself there ...
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| driving in from Tongariro NP to Rotorua in Sept | 5/15/2009 | Aesha |
Q: I am planning a trip to North Island in Sept for myself and my 3 children. We will be skiing at Mt ...
A: Sorry, I am in the middle of moving and forgot to put myself on vacation. For tips on winter ...
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| Arthurs Pass/Lewis Pass mid June | 5/3/2009 | Bruce Fraser |
Q: Back again Bruce.. I am trying to plan the road trip - need your advise please. Around 20 June we ...
A: This is outside my field really. The weather will certainly be cold in June but I don't think the ...
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| cruise - Milford and Doubtful | 5/1/2009 | Bruce Fraser |
Q: ..will be in Queenstown area late June...I am trying to find out more on line - about cruising ...
A: The largest company that does cruises on both fiords is Real Journeys. Their main site is at ...
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| South Island in May | 4/23/2009 | Bruce Fraser |
Q: I am planning to be in South Island (Nelson-Greymouth-Franz Joseph-Queenstown-Milford ...
A: 1. Ten days will be just enough. More time would be better. You would be best to hire a car or ...
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| Travel around sth island in August | 4/9/2009 | Don Boddie |
Q: My husband and I will be on the South Island for about 10 days, 3 days of skiing. We would like to ...
A: Your question arrived while we were away for Easter, hence the delay in answering. August is ...
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| New Zealand backpacking | 3/30/2009 | Aesha |
Q: I'm hopefully going to be backpacking NZ for 3 months in feb 2010 for the first time and have a few ...
A: It sounds like you are going to have a fantastic trip. I do think that 3 months will be long enough ...
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| winter driving new zealand | 3/18/2009 | Bruce Fraser |
Q: am spending 3 weeks in NZ from 20.8-10.7. Planning to drive from Christchurch to Dunedin, Te ...
A: the best route is Christchurch-Dunedin-Balclutha-Catlins (that's SE coastal South Island, very ...
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| Visiting North and South Island in May | 3/9/2009 | Jase McMillan |
Q: wanaka,queenstown. My worry is wht is the weather like in may.is it a good time to visit new ...
A: I would carry winter jacket just in case its really cold. Look at this web site to give you an idea ...
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| Visiting North and South Island in May | 3/9/2009 | Jase McMillan |
Q: wanaka,queenstown. My worry is wht is the weather like in may.is it a good time to visit new ...
A: May is our last month of autumn so it is close to winter. New Zealand has variable weather so it is ...
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| June-2009-Winter Travel | 3/9/2009 | Bruce Fraser |
Q: Bruce, Thanks for your time. My wife and I (30's) are planning a trip in June or August for 14-17 ...
A: your plan sounds fine. There should be plenty of accommodation at most places, probably at ...
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| New Zealand | 2/25/2009 | Jase McMillan |
Q: we will be in NZ 14 (7 on each island) nights this November. We don't want to be hopping from one ...
A: If you base yourself in Auckland you can see alot of the northern part of the north island. You ...
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| Milford Track in September | 2/20/2009 | Bruce Fraser |
Q: My son and I are aiming to walk the Milford track late September. We've read plenty of warnings ...
A: I can confirm the warnings you have already had. The Milford track is never formally closed but in ...
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| New Zealand - May 2009 | 2/8/2009 | Aesha |
Q: I am planning a trip with a friend for May. We are interested in very scenic views along with some ...
A: There are all different levels of hikes you can do, from one day to a week. On the West Coast you ...
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| New Zealand visit | 1/4/2009 | Don Boddie |
Q: My husband Don and I are planning a trip to Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand possibly in the fall ...
A: Your question requires some research and some time to check the best web references so I will answer ...
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| New Zealand in 12 days ? | 12/1/2008 | Aesha |
Q: I am considering a trip to New Zealand from Sydney some time in March 09 . Was thinking of flying in ...
A: I am not too versed in cruises to New Zealand but I can give you some ideas about the rest of the ...
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| Nz and Aust. travel | 11/7/2008 | Aesha |
Q: We are going to visit for one day as part of our cruise the following:Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne, ...
A: Sounds like you have a fantastic journey planned. I have not been to Hobart or Melbourne so I don't ...
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| Immigration | 11/1/2008 | Jase McMillan |
Q: I have a friend in Canada currently raising money to go to New Zealand. She's eighteen years old and ...
A: I am not an expert on immigration but I have a web site for you that has all the information. The ...
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| Relocation? | 10/29/2008 | Aesha |
Q: Greetings from the U.S.. I just really wanted to know about the quality of life of NZ. My wife are ...
A: I have taken a couple of days to really think about your questions. I now live in the U.S. so I ...
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| NZ, when to come and what to see | 10/27/2008 | Jase McMillan |
Q: I am in the very, very early stages of thinking about a trip over to NZ. I will be coming with my ...
A: below are three web sites for buses in new Zealand. The first 2 are buses made for tourists where ...
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| renting a car | 10/6/2008 | Jase McMillan |
Q: How much is it to rent a car in new zealand (auckland), and stay at a hotel/motel near the ...
A: Here is a web site with motels/hotels close to airport. ...
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| renting a car | 10/6/2008 | Don Boddie |
Q: How much is it to rent a car in new zealand (auckland), and stay at a hotel/motel near the ...
A: I am not sure about the minimum age to rent a car in NZ however I suspect if you have a valid ...
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| itinerary | 10/3/2008 | Jase McMillan |
Q: jase can you please offer any advice regarding a good itinerary for the following. We have a ...
A: I would say yes if you are going to stay at any of these places and want a camping ground. ...
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| itinerary | 10/2/2008 | Jase McMillan |
Q: jase can you please offer any advice regarding a good itinerary for the following. We have a ...
A: I would suggest you spend a day looking around auckland. Then if you are into beaches head down to ...
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| Itinery | 10/2/2008 | Aesha |
Q: Aesha can you please offer any advice regarding a good itinerary for the following. We have a ...
A: sounds like you are going to have a great time! If you are flying Air New Zealand, ask for a fun ...
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| Weather | 10/1/2008 | Don Boddie |
Q: I'm thinking of going to NZ in May. I realise that the South Island will be Colder than North. ...
A: May is late autumn in NZ so the cold weather is not really a problem. If you are planning to go to ...
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| NZ in Late November | 8/25/2008 | Aesha |
Q: we (myself, wife & 1.5 year old) will be visiting NZ in late Nov 08 (22nd till 1st Dec). First ...
A: I think your current plan is better than trying to do too much. For accommodation, if you are ...
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| NZ in Late November | 8/13/2008 | Aesha |
Q: we (myself, wife & 1.5 year old) will be visiting NZ in late Nov 08 (22nd till 1st Dec). First ...
A: You are so lucky! New Zealand in November will be lovely and warm. I think you are going to run ...
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