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| milford sound | 11/16/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Glacier Hikes | 8/23/2009 |
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 |
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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| south island drive holiday | 6/4/2009 |
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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| Arthurs Pass/Lewis Pass mid June | 5/3/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| winter driving new zealand | 3/18/2009 |
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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| June-2009-Winter Travel | 3/9/2009 |
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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| Milford Track in September | 2/20/2009 |
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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| South Island Tracks | 7/12/2008 |
Q: Bruce, We are planning to travel around the South Island starting the end of November until the ...
A: The weather is less reliable early in the season but the flowers are better then. Otherwise there's ...
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| Winter hiking/trekking | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Sir, I'm thinking about doing some hiking/trekking around Queenstown (Milford/Routeburn etc) towards ...
A: The huts are not compulsory. Camping is allowed in most places in national parks. Two exceptions ...
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| Winter hiking/trekking | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Sir, I'm thinking about doing some hiking/trekking around Queenstown (Milford/Routeburn etc) towards ...
A: No reason not to do this if you prepare well. Access to the Milford Track is difficult in winter as ...
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| N.Z. tramping | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I would like to tramp all over the south Island.The Milford track,the routeburn ...
A: The places you mention will all yield great experiences and your plan sounds great. My answer only ...
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| driving in winter | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I will be visiting New Zealand for about a week next june 29th . I will be hiring a car and have ...
A: You should be just fine. The main winter hazard is ice in shaded places early in the morning. Most ...
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| Milford Track and fear of heights | 11/5/2007 |
Q: slippery rock-strewn tracks with a big drop on the side - I once fell off a track like this in ...
A: I don't think the Milford Track is for you. While there's nowhere you are actually at risk of ...
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| Queenstown in November | 8/31/2007 |
Q: We start and end our trip in Queenstown. We have 21 days in November. The plan is to arrive ...
A: Lots of travellers face the "wrong side of the road" problem and seem to manage. I'm sure you can ...
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| Best time to hike Fiordland | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I was wondering when the best time is to hike in Fiordland. My girlfriend and I are planning on ...
A: Sorry for the delay, your question didn't reach me for some reason. AllExperts sent me a hurry-up ...
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| father son trip to NZ | 1/6/2007 |
Q: Sir, I am planning a High school graduation trip for me and my Dad. I am looking at going to New ...
A: You need to find out more about NZ! Try the Lonely Planet travel guide site for a start. ...
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| milford v doubtful | 10/16/2006 |
Q: Ps Best boat co milford sound and doubtful
A: I have taken clients on all 4 of the Milford companies and they are equally good. If you can, go on ...
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| milford v doubtful | 10/16/2006 |
Q: Want to stay in Te Aneu to visit either Doubtful or Milford attracted by more peaceful exp of Dful ...
A: If possible visit both. They are very different experiences; spectacular country in both cases. ...
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| Mountain Driving | 9/19/2006 |
Q: Bruce. That is in fact very helpful. I am assuming, from looking at maps, that Christchurch to Te ...
A: Christchurch to Queenstown shouldn't be difficult but there is a lakeside road section between ...
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| Mountain Driving | 9/18/2006 |
Q: My husband will be in NZ from 13 Feb to 6 March 2007. We arrive in Christchurch and leave from ...
A: Depends how serious the vertigo is. I would say it will present quite a problem, as the three major ...
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| travelling around | 1/23/2006 |
Q: I'm going to NZ on 29 Jan with my boyfriend. I am wondering could you recomend me some nice, not ...
A: In fiordland I can recommend Mavora Lakes for gentle scenic kayaking. Camping is allowed there and ...
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| travel in Australia & New Zealand | 12/13/2005 |
Q: My husband & I want to travel for about 3 weeks through Australia & New Zealand from mid-April to ...
A: I can help with only a small part of your query. In the southern part of New Zealand, you should ...
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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: I can only really advise about Fiordland and the nearby area, but I do agree about the TranzAlpine ...
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| travelling 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: My answer is limited to Fiordland, really, but check out the NZ Department of Conservation's website ...
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| Our upcoming trip! | 4/5/2005 |
Q: You are so lucky to live in NZ! Anyhow, I digress... we are re-visiting NZ after a superb trip last ...
A: The easy part of your query is - yes, alter your trip to fit in Stewart Island. It will be a ...
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| trekking in April and going between islands | 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: Bruce here. If you mean the Milford Track, the season ends in late April so you may be too late. ...
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| Doubtful Sound | 1/21/2005 |
Q: Could you possibly tell me whether it is possible to kayak into Doubtful Sound from Manapouri and if ...
A: The brief, serious answer to the first part of your question is, no, because there is a 670m ...
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| South Island West Coast | 1/4/2005 |
Q: We are going to NZ in April and planing to drive from Queenstown to Nelson, probably stopping at Fox ...
A: I don't know enough to give a full answer. Check out the Lonely Planet site for more info. Great ...
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| Winter driving | 11/3/2004 |
Q: I will be visiting New Zealand for about a month next July/August. I will be hiring a car and have ...
A: The Te Anau-Milford road is a mountain highway and demands attention at any time. In the winter it ...
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| how to book stays and begin trekking | 8/27/2004 |
Q: I am 19 years old from brunswick, maine and will be travelling to new zealand on october 15 with my ...
A: There are a lot of good backpacker hostels in NZ, and the favourite references are NZ Lonely Planet ...
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| Norwegian influence | 7/30/2004 |
Q: Mr. Frasier, How great is the Norwegian influence on New Zealand? Are there any est. on how many ...
A: Many Scandinavians migrated to New Zealand. The best known centre of Scandinavian culture is the ...
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| Road trip | 12/12/2003 |
Q: We are flying into Queenstown 26th dec, staying 12 nights in the area then flying back out, 7th jan. ...
A: sorry about the delay; lightning struck my computer . . . Driving around the sounds: You can only ...
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| What to do in TeAnau and Queensland | 10/16/2003 |
Q: We are traveling to New Zealand in the latter part of Oct, early Nov. We are renting a campervan ...
A: The Milford Track probably won't be safe for walking in October/early Nov, as there's been heavy ...
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| Milford Cruises | 10/10/2003 |
Q: I'm torn between the overnight cruises the Mariner and the other I think is the Wander. There seems ...
A: It's all to do with the standard of the cabins, the company tells me. The Mariner cruise has twin ...
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| hiking and camping on south island | 9/23/2003 |
Q: What an interesting service this is! My husband and I work for the National Park Service in the ...
A: Sorry about the delay, I was away. You are exactly right. There are plenty of other walks. The DoC ...
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| Hi,
I've got a bit of a problem... | 7/12/2003 |
Q: I've got a bit of a problem with my prospective visit to New Zealand. On January 6 and 7 we will be ...
A: I can see things are getting grim in your household. People don't want to answer your question ...
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