Fallinasleep, Wow! This is like United's "3 Perfect Days in _____." Now I really have to spend some time myself to plan where to go and what to do while in NZ over X'mas and New Years - it will be only 3 weeks away!

How long are you planning to stay there? I've been to NZ a couple of times, but been to the South Island only once.

How do I purchase the Explore New Zealand Airpass anyway?