New Zealand master thread
Nov 17, 2013, 4:42 am
#301
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
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ChC city centre is being opened and even hotels are opening after repairs & new places being built. By west of the Botanic Gardens I guess you mean Riccarton, which is OK. The city is small so would not be too concerned
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Dec 14, 2013, 8:06 pm
#303
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: OKC
Programs: DL Silver, SPG Plat, HHonors Gold, Marriott Gold, Avis Preferred
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Layover in CHC
I have a 3.5hr layover on way to ZQN on Christmas Day--is there time to get to CBD or anywhere else in that time? Guessing almost everything will be closed that day.
Feb 24, 2014, 5:27 pm
#305
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: glendale,ca,us
Posts: 121
I have 2 options of either fly into Christchurch or Queensland, need expert help for input as to which is better. My original plan was fly in Christchurch then the to Queensland. I think there are more options and things to do is that correct ? This will be for travel from Nov 22, 2014. Thanks
Feb 25, 2014, 3:06 am
#306
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I have 2 options of either fly into Christchurch or Queensland, need expert help for input as to which is better. My original plan was fly in Christchurch then the to Queensland. I think there are more options and things to do is that correct ? This will be for travel from Nov 22, 2014. Thanks
Feb 25, 2014, 3:07 pm
#307
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: glendale,ca,us
Posts: 121
I mean Queenstown...sorry for the typo. I was able to change the dates from UA. I now have 6 days in the area compare to 3 before. Need advice as to things to do..I do have to be back at Queenstown for a flight to Auckland.
Feb 26, 2014, 2:23 am
#308
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Depending on what you are into there is probably more to do in and around Queenstown.
Note the previous week is show week in Canterbury, so if your new dates are earlier then accommodation may be hard to find in Christchurch.
Note the previous week is show week in Canterbury, so if your new dates are earlier then accommodation may be hard to find in Christchurch.
Feb 26, 2014, 3:13 pm
#309
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: glendale,ca,us
Posts: 121
Hello Kiwi..I don't know whether I would have time to go to Christchurch...I like to take pictures..I am thinking about Arrowtown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Fox Glacier and of Queenstown. How easy to drive to those above places ?
Mar 11, 2014, 12:35 pm
#310
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Silver
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I'm planning a trip to NZ this Nov-Dec. I have enough UA miles for RT J-class award. Is there a way to work in a few days in RAR/NAN using the same award? AKL-RAR/NAN RT looks pricey. Also, even though there is a nonstop LAX-RAR, the search engines always route back through AKL when using 3 segments. Thanks for your help!
Apr 28, 2014, 4:36 pm
#311
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada
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Christchurch - South Island query
I am bumping the thread with a new question.............When is a good time of year to visit Christchurch and the South Island? I am limited to June, July & August, and welcome advice on things to see & do that time of year (NB I know its winter down under, but that's nothing compared to Canada!)
May 15, 2014, 5:42 am
#313
Join Date: May 2014
Location: UK, South East
Posts: 28
Have been to NZ once and Oz once with Singapore Airlines but want to do it in Premier Economy this time ( getting old) and they only do Econ + Business. Is ANZ the only viable alternative ? They go through LAX which I've heard can be a nightmare especially for Transit passengers . I could do LHR to San Francisco and the 2nd leg ANZ , maybe that's best ?
Any suggestions - intending to go end Jan 2015 for 2 1/2 weeks.
Thanks
Any suggestions - intending to go end Jan 2015 for 2 1/2 weeks.
Thanks
May 15, 2014, 2:17 pm
#314
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SIN 5 days out of 7
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Do you have to travel in Jan??
SQ are fitting Premium Economy to their 777-300ER's during the second half of 2015 followed by the A380s...
SIA say the work will be complete by September 2016.
http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-...509-380dp.html
http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sin...t-year-2014050
PS. You don't say where you're originating from - I presume somewhere in the UK based on your post?
SQ are fitting Premium Economy to their 777-300ER's during the second half of 2015 followed by the A380s...
SIA say the work will be complete by September 2016.
http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-...509-380dp.html
http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sin...t-year-2014050
PS. You don't say where you're originating from - I presume somewhere in the UK based on your post?
May 16, 2014, 2:11 am
#315
Join Date: May 2014
Location: UK, South East
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Hello jbfield,
The current plan is January but I may talk to Her Indoors to make sure its not worth changing !
We did Singapore last time with just a few hours stopover as we'd been there before . It was the SQ to Auckland leg which was poor .We had a 380 1st leg , upstairs and it was very good for economy seating.
I wonder how the price will be compared to Virgin , which is cheapest for PE.
And yes from UK, South East.
I will read those links .
Thanks.
The current plan is January but I may talk to Her Indoors to make sure its not worth changing !
We did Singapore last time with just a few hours stopover as we'd been there before . It was the SQ to Auckland leg which was poor .We had a 380 1st leg , upstairs and it was very good for economy seating.
I wonder how the price will be compared to Virgin , which is cheapest for PE.
And yes from UK, South East.
I will read those links .
Thanks.