AboutJase McMillan Expertise Can answer most questions about travel around new zealand and what to do and see in particular regions. I have had an keen interest in new zealand tourism through my studies at university. I also live in new zealand which means i have first hand knowledge of events.
Experience can assist in all areas of travel related questions about new zealand with a particular interest in the wellington region and coromandel peninsula. also places off the main tourist map for people looking for something different.
Question jase can you please offer any advice regarding a good itinerary for the following. We have a motorhome hired and arrive in NZ on Jan 7th 2009 we are there for 15 days and want to see as much as possible without tiring ourselves out. we are a family of 4 x2 adults x2 children aged 5 and 7, all the guide books show there is so many amazing places to visit. we arrive in auckland and are looking to spend 5 to 6 days in the north island then the remainder in the south. finishing up at christchurch as we fly back from there. any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Jamie
Answer Hi Jamie
I would suggest you spend a day looking around auckland. Then if you are into beaches head down to the coromandel peninsula . ( bear in mind that this is peak holiday season so getting a place to stay could be difficult).If your not into beaches then i would head to the waitomo caves. I would then go to Rotorua and see the sights there 1 or 2 days. You might then head to lake taupo to stay before heading to Wellington. Here you will catch the ferry to the south Island.
I would head to Nelson then go down the West Coast (here you can stop at places that interest you like the glaciers.) Aim to get to Queens town where you can easily spend as much time as you want. If you are up for more driving , then going to the Milford sounds is worth it and then head back to Christchurch via Dunedin.
This is a rough outline of a route for you to follow but the joy of a camper van is you can stop where you like.
Hopefully this is some help if you need more details feel free to contact me again.
