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Originally Posted by fozz
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That will be sad, quite sad honestly.
Originally Posted by MatthewLAX
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I think Randy is going to delete the PWP thread at the conclusion of the contest. All posts will be lost.
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Originally Posted by sbm12
(Post 12600221)
Distinction Te Anau Hotel
Address:Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9681, New Zealand Phone: +64 3 249 9700 Fax: +64 3 249 7947 It is a two story motel right across the street from the lake at the south end of town. Nothing amazing but pretty nice for the price. One thing that was a bit annoying to me about the hotel was the "lake view" claim. Technically, yes, you can see the lake but the tree-lined road between you and it gets in the way pretty good. I wouldn't pay extra for that. I've got plenty of other hotels and itinerary suggestions if you want. How long are you going to be in NZ? With your own car? I have great memories of that trip. ETA: Good afternoon Box. |
Browns Won?!!! Yeah, it's only Buffalo but hey, we'll take it.
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Originally Posted by kingalien
(Post 12602689)
Browns Won?!!! Yeah, it's only Buffalo but hey, we'll take it.
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Originally Posted by MBM3
(Post 12602708)
It was quite the offensive juggernaut!
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Originally Posted by MBM3
(Post 12602708)
It was quite the offensive juggernaut!
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Originally Posted by Mackieman
(Post 12602276)
With no annual fee, I am seriously considering this.
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Originally Posted by kingalien
(Post 12602678)
I would like to do some hikes and you mentioned one in another thread (I need to go back and look at it again) but not sure if there are any day hike tours that begins from Te Anau (still doing research). So I'm still debating whether to spend time at Te Anau or just stay the whole time in Queenstown.
ETA: Good afternoon Box. I found the glaciers more more impressive than the Sound, for example. There are hikes available from Te Anau, though I don't know if they are guided or self-run. |
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Originally Posted by sbm12
(Post 12602756)
I definitely wouldn't spend it all in ZQN. Where else is your tour taking you? I can make a few recommendations for other stuff to see and do or places to go based on that.
I found the glaciers more more impressive than the Sound, for example. There are hikes available from Te Anau, though I don't know if they are guided or self-run. Itinerary - 14 Days Days 1, 2, & 3 — U.S./Christchurch, New Zealand Depart for Christchurch, crossing the international date line, and arrive on Day 3. Take a guided walking tour of the city, and enjoy time at leisure before gathering for a welcome dinner. Rydges Christchurch (D) Day 4 — Kaikoura Travel to Kaikoura and take an ocean cruise, looking for dusky dolphins, New Zealand fur seals, royal albatrosses, and sperm whales. Or you may choose to swim with a pod of friendly dolphins. This afternoon, attend a talk about the local dolphin population. Waves on the Esplanade (B) Day 5 — Marlborough/Nelson You may wish to rise early and take an optional swim with the dolphins. After a leisurely morning, depart for Marlborough to taste New Zealand's acclaimed vintages at Wairau River Wines, followed by lunch at the vineyard restaurant. Continue to Nelson and check into the hotel late this afternoon. Rutherford Hotel Nelson (B,L) Day 6 — Nelson/Abel Tasman National Park Explore Abel Tasman National Park today. From Torrent Bay, kayak through a marine reserve to Pinnacle Island, home to penguins and playful fur seals, or go on a guided walk to Bark Bay. After lunch, relax on the beach before cruising to Kaiteriteri Bay. Return to Nelson and take an optional horseback ride, or enjoy time at leisure. Rutherford Hotel Nelson (B,L) Day 7 — Charleston/Punakaiki Take a short hike, or set out on an underground tubing adventure in Metro Cave in Charleston. Don a wetsuit for your descent to a subterranean stream. Millions of glowworms greet you with an otherworldly luminescence as you paddle through the caverns and out into the rapids of the Nile River. Then visit unusual pancake rocks of Punakaiki. Punakaiki Resort (B,L) Day 8 — Punakaiki/Fox Glacier Travel south, stopping in Hokitika and Whataroa to view ancient and modern Māori carvings. Then explore Westland/Tai Poutini National Park, home of Fox Glacier, and part of southwest New Zealand's UNESCO World Heritage region. Join a guide on an invigorating hike up to the glacier, or take an optional helicopter ride and land high among the ice formations. Or you may go on an easy walk through the temperate rain forest to the glacial moraine. Te Weheka Inn (B,L) Day 9 — Wanaka Trace the rugged coast, pausing en route for short walks. Sample New Zealand hospitality during tea at a high-country sheep station. Arrive in Wanaka and enjoy free time to explore. Edgewater Resort (B) Day 10 — Mount Aspiring National Park/ Wanaka Take an easy hike in Mount Aspiring National Park, an incredible world of glaciers, soaring peaks, waterfalls, and alpine lakes. In the afternoon, explore Wanaka on your own or take an optional flight-seeing excursion over Milford Sound. Edgewater Resort (B) Day 11 — Fiordland National Park/Doubtful Sound Drive to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park. Board the Fiordland Navigator for an overnight cruise on the stunning Doubtful Sound. Experience the majesty and wilderness of the sound as you glide past tumbling waterfalls and basking seals and explore the shores by kayak or Zodiac. Tonight, step out on deck and take in an incredible celestial display, including the Southern Cross. Fiordland Navigator (B,D) Day 12 — Doubtful Sound/Queenstown Disembark this morning, and take a private tour of the Manapouri underground power station, a hydroelectric plant that provides green energy while preserving the region's beauty. On the way to Queenstown, take a short ride aboard the restored Kingston Flyer, a narrow-gauge steam train. Arrive in Queenstown late this afternoon and check into the hotel, ideally located on the lakefront. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside (B) Day 13 — Queenstown Today, take the Triple Challenge: a jet boat ride on the Shotover River, a white-water rafting trip, and a helicopter flight. Or ride a jet boat on the Dart River, and learn about Māori traditions on an interpretive walk. After time to explore on your own, gather for a festive farewell dinner. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside (B,D) Day 14 — Queenstown/U.S. After a morning at leisure, transfer to the airport for your return flight, arriving home the same day. (B) |
Just posting, fir now.
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Originally Posted by kingalien
(Post 12602689)
Browns Won?!!! Yeah, it's only Buffalo but hey, we'll take it.
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Originally Posted by icurhere2
(Post 12602108)
Is it wrong that I'm pondering the Fidelity Retirement AmEx to pair with dollar coins so I can max out my Roth IRA contributions next year with no funds out-of-pocket?
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Originally Posted by gbryan84
(Post 12602861)
I'd go with the Schwab Visa and have the rewards put into whatever type of account you want. I didn't read the Fidelity details but with the Schwab card you can use it overseas without any foreign transaction fees.
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Originally Posted by Mackieman
(Post 12602010)
I do too but we're not everyone. :)
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