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| The best month to travel in Southern Newzealand and highs and lows temperatures during Novemeber | 9/23/2009 |
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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| staying in newzealand | 6/18/2009 |
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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| Travel around sth island in August | 4/9/2009 |
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 visit | 1/4/2009 |
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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| renting a car | 10/6/2008 |
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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| Weather | 10/1/2008 |
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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| equestrian farm stay | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I'm currently studying in Auckland but want to get out of the city for a break and I'd really like ...
A: I suggest the easiest way to pick up a short stay farm job where you can ride as well would be to ...
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| Camper Van | 2/13/2008 |
Q: We will be in a camper van, finding spots to park up. She is worried about the weather and would ...
A: NZ in May is a good choice. The tourist season is over, the weather is warm during the day with cool ...
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| backpacking | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I'm planning a 3 trip to NZ in Feb but really have little idea of how to budget. I'll be ...
A: You did not say where you are from but I assume USA. The best place to get the advice you want is ...
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| rail travel | 8/27/2007 |
Q: my wife, daughter aged 12 and I will be arriving in Auckland around 09/10/07 and are considering ...
A: Kiora Harry, (Thats Hello in Maori) For all information on our national rail network ...
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| Quesion Ergent thnx: | 8/7/2007 |
Q: They also have a pre entry test and i really want to now what is involved in the pre test Its really ...
A: Air New Zealand is a very well respected international airline. It is the preferred carrier and ...
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| New Z. Aust. travel | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I usually say canadians with Bush in power, are planning a 16 day trip to mainly New Zealand, but ...
A: Yes, you are right, 16 days is barely enough to check out NZ let alone trying to fit Australia in as ...
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| Visit to New Zealand | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I am visiting New Zealand after my retirement from service from 25th September 2007 for ...
A: NZ on $100 pw will be a bit of a challenge however I am sure we can help. Backpacker accommodation ...
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| Christmas 2007 in New Zealand | 4/25/2007 |
Q: Failte (hello) all the way from Ireland! Myself and my boyf begin a round the world trip from Oct 07 ...
A: Top O' The Mornin, Sounds like a great trip you have in mind. Auckland is like ...
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| 5 day trip to south island | 8/12/2006 |
Q: My wife, 15-yr old son and I are picking up my daughter in Dunedin and would lile to travel around ...
A: It would help if I knew more about you and your family. Are you from NZ or elsewhere? Have you ...
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| Recommendations for Touring | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I’m in my 40s and I like nature, hiking, and reading. I live in Virginia. I recently returned ...
A: sorry about the delay, I was away for a few days. I think the Australian part of your travels would ...
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| Recommendations for Touring | 7/24/2006 |
Q: I would like to travel to Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania. This is a LARGE area! I've seen ...
A: You have picked a really interesting part of the world to visit however I need to know a bit more ...
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| South Island Trip Planning - April 2006 | 10/12/2005 |
Q: I am travelling with my wife and 2 sons, aged 9 and 11, to Christchurch at the start of April 2006. ...
A: Sorry about the delay in replying, I have been away on holiday and forgot to click 'Im away" on the ...
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| Angling in New Zealand | 10/8/2005 |
Q: I will be visiting New Zealand for the second time next February, touring around Hokianga Harbour, ...
A: I am not sure what sort of fishing you are used to but the areas you mention are all suitable for ...
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| Travel in nz | 9/20/2005 |
Q: What would b your top ten destinations? Any local advice that other people dont get to see would be ...
A: Sounds like you are about to embark on a trip of a life time. I could advise all sorts of things ...
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| more info | 5/31/2005 |
Q: Many Thanks for you. You have asked me about my level and from where I'm? I'm from Saudi Arabia ...
A: I am sorry this reply has taken a long time. In NZ we have a holiday in the first week of June. I ...
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| trekking in April and going between islands on a budget | 2/16/2005 |
Q: Don. Great answer. Just a quick clarification . . . can we still do the Milford trek at about ...
A: I think April is just outside the high season which ends at March 31st altho April 25th, ANZAC Day, ...
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| trekking in April and going between islands on a budget | 2/15/2005 |
Q: Dave! We're finalizing our plans on an April 22nd-May 25th trip to NZ and plan to fly in to ...
A: It is a clever idea to start in Chch and work your way north, everyone else starts in Auckland. As ...
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| cost effective travelling in order to do some hiking in new zealand | 8/27/2004 |
Q: i am 19 years old and am travelling to new zealand from brunswick maine with my best friend on ...
A: There is a great network of hiking trails from North Cape (top of NI( to the (Bluff bottom of the ...
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| Visit | 8/20/2004 |
Q: my wife and I are looking at visiting NZ in Jan.'06. I was in Auckland years ago (loved it), but did ...
A: As you are probably aware, you would be lucky to see Auckland in a week let alone the rest of NZ. If ...
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| NZ in the 1980's | 8/18/2004 |
Q: What sort of lifestyles did ordinary NZers lead in the 1980's? What were they into(music, fashion)? ...
A: This looks like research work for an essay! I think the best source of information to answer the ...
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| ferry travel | 7/25/2004 |
Q: i am currently attempting to write a travel guide about new zealand, and have run into trouble ...
A: Sorry I was a bit slow with the relpy, I have been away on busines for a few days and forgot to tell ...
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| Automobile Touring in NZ in November | 7/5/2004 |
Q: We are planning a trip to New Zealand in November, with two friends. We will fly into Sydney on ...
A: Boy there sure is a lot of driving involved in that itnerary! It would help if I knew a bit more ...
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| Itinerary | 6/7/2004 |
Q: -Hi Don, Thank you for the reply. We are arriving from Los Angeles, however, there is a chance we ...
A: I am sorry if this reply is delayed. I did not notice your answer till a few minutes ago when I was ...
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| Itinerary | 6/6/2004 |
Q: We are in the early stages of planning a trip to New Zealand in September. We plan to travel for ...
A: It would help if I knew where you are coming from and what your interests are. You will have time ...
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| hostels in auckland | 4/29/2004 |
Q: i'm Dita, 24, female from Jakarta Indonesia. I intend to take a short course at the New Zealand Film ...
A: I can't say I have any knowledge of the Auckland Hostel situation however I am sure there will be ...
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| accommodation & car | 4/12/2004 |
Q: we are going to NZ mid-may. We are going to hire a car and drive from Greymouth (after the Tranz ...
A: The best place for you to start is at the official website for Queenstown, ...
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| Questions on Farmstays | 2/24/2004 |
Q: My name is Harry, and I'm a native New Yorker. Having been in the travel industry for over 14 years, ...
A: You ask more questions than a ten year old! However, they are all relevant to your proposed trip ...
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| Electric Power | 2/13/2004 |
Q: Will our hair dryers etc require a converter? They are all 110 volt ac. Thanks Mike Still
A: NZ runs on 240v AC. Hair dryers are cheap here $15 to $150 would cover the lot. I would buy a new ...
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| airline prices | 12/21/2003 |
Q: The lowest price i have found for a round trip ticket from LAX to Aukland is 879$ Us before taxes. I ...
A: I am not familiar with US to NZ flight prices but I would try ...
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| Free Farmstay | 2/17/2003 |
Q: I am an Austrian student and want to spend a couple of months in New Zealand, but I don't have so ...
A: I'm not sure where that story came from but it is probaly not true. However, generally there is ...
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| follow-up | 2/4/2003 |
Q: Don - you were kind to answer my earlier questions so quickly. Unfortunately, the AllExperts ...
A: I wonder why AE only let you look once? Maybe you could ask them about that, I can't see any logic ...
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| Blenhem / Nelson / Picton. | 1/8/2003 |
Q: We were in New Zealand last year in November and loved it so much we are going again. We are heading ...
A: The short answer to your question is yes. I personally don't care what the temperature is when there ...
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| Rail & Car Rental | 1/4/2003 |
Q: Greetings, Don: I am planning a thirty day first NZ trip (arriving AUK from California February ...
A: Both the Transalpine and Tranzcoastal are well worth the effort. The coastal will not be booked out ...
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| Travel & Accommodation | 11/30/2002 |
Q: I have two questions :- 1 How would you compare hostel and motel in term of suitability for solo ...
A: Hostel V Motel. This depends on a number of things. You did not mention your age group however as ...
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