Apologies for the delay in completing this thread. I hope to get back onto this shortly. What info do you want included in the region/city posts?
What to see?
Where to go?
Where to stay?
How to get around (public transport)?
Major events?
Tips and tricks?
Links to FT threads (specific to location)?
Links to visitor information (specific to location)?
anything else?
Doesnt United Airlines have a flight from LAX to auckland? How many miles do you need with either AA or United to get there from North America?
Thanks so much for taking the time to post all of this great info, Kiwi. My wife and I will be taking a cruise from Sydney to Auckland in Mar06 and this will certainly come in handy!! Cheers!
Thanks Kiwi Flyer! I may be heading in that direction, likely the Canterbury region, in the near future and appreciate the info! How would you describe the weather extremes in that part of the country, and how difficult is it in general to get around the S. Island and hop between S and N?
I'll be visiting South Island (Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier) in the first two weeks of December. What can I expect re: the weather?
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I'll be visiting South Island (Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier) in the first two weeks of December. What can I expect re: the weather?
Fairly warm (it is summer!) but can be cold enough to need a sweater at times. Storms can sweep in and be of noteworthy ferocity, but this is a good time of the year. If you are driving pay attention to the weather and the river crossings. Fox is a nicer glacier to my taste (also better walks available).
KiwiFlyer you put my The Ultimate Qantas Guide to shame . I do know how many hours you've put into setting this up already *gulp* and can only guess at the research time for each of the remaining posts ...
Don't worry, I'm not about to replicate this for Australia....
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Thanks Kiwi Flyer! I may be heading in that direction, likely the Canterbury region, in the near future and appreciate the info! How would you describe the weather extremes in that part of the country, and how difficult is it in general to get around the S. Island and hop between S and N?
Welcome to FT Pantalaimon
By near future do you mean Sept? If so then that is early spring so weather still cool and changeable.
Easiest way to get around the south island is by car - more flexibility to see the things that interest for the time you want to spend. A poor second is to take a bus tour (some passes allow hop on/off as you go). Rail is limited. Flying outside the main centres is expensive and a hassle.
To get between south and north island either fly (from Queenstown, Christchurch, Nelson or Blenheim) or ferry (from Picton and takes about 3 hours to Wellington). Cost is similarish. If taking ferry then look into leaving the car in Picton and getting a new one from Wellington (its quite expensive to take cars across the ferry).
. I do know how many hours you've put into setting this up already *gulp* and can only guess at the research time for each of the remaining posts 
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