New Zealand Bound (Page 2): Otago is gorgeous, I only been once but can't wait to go back...

FilmFanatic Loc: Waikato, New Zealand

Otago is gorgeous, I only been once but can't wait to go back

ringo Loc: australia

Photoninny wrote:

We are headed for New Zealand mid February. I have noticed a few members are located there (I'm sure others have visited). We have planned a 10 day road trip around the South Island. Any suggestions on "just gotta see" photo ops?

Half your luck,was there nov 2011,the south island is just beautiful,doesn't matter where you go.one thing to remember in NZ is the time it takes you to travel anywhere'don't judge by distance judge by time,it's very hilly and curvy.,have a great trip.regards ringo

alawry Loc: Timaru New Zealand

You fly in to Christchurch? Driving south avoid the main highway, SH1, use the inland highway. The Road from Christchurch South is the most boring part of our country. I am oftenn told that by tourists. The upper bridge over the Rakaia river, is a scenic spot. Skirt around the base of Mt Hutt, our skifield. thru Mayfield to Geraldine where you will turn in to the Mount Cook section. Depending on weather and time of day for lighting, Fairlie Basin very photogenic, as are our man-enhanced lakes in the McKenzie basin. Thru to Omarama and thru Lindis pass, to Cromwell and on to Queenstown, or accross to Wanaka and then thru to QT. I'll PM you maybe, or you me.
Andrew

alawry Loc: Timaru New Zealand

One famous NZ attraction is the Milfor Walking track. But takes 4 or 5 days. A 30 minute return walk, as good as the best parts (of the Milford) , is at Sharplins Falls, 5 minutes drive in from Stavely about an hour south of Christchurch, on the inland highway. I was there last weekend, will post you a photo. And I agree with Ringo, particularly American tourists look at the map and say, oh yes 300 miles here to there no problem, but it's different. What are your interests? I'm sure there is an aviation museum in Wanaka area. Andrew

saxkiwi Loc: New Zealand

Photoninny wrote:

We are headed for New Zealand mid February. I have noticed a few members are located there (I'm sure others have visited). We have planned a 10 day road trip around the South Island. Any suggestions on "just gotta see" photo ops?

Well its all good advice here so can't add to much except 10 days is not really long enough it sounds like a bit of a rushed trip and why the hell are you not coming to the north Island? :roll:

FilmFanatic Loc: Waikato, New Zealand

saxkiwi wrote:

Photoninny wrote:

We are headed for New Zealand mid February. I have noticed a few members are located there (I'm sure others have visited). We have planned a 10 day road trip around the South Island. Any suggestions on "just gotta see" photo ops?

Well its all good advice here so can't add to much except 10 days is not really long enough it sounds like a bit of a rushed trip and why the hell are you not coming to the north Island? :roll:

Why would you want tourists to come to the North Island? It's pretty boring here

saxkiwi Loc: New Zealand

Photoninny wrote:

We are headed for New Zealand mid February. I have noticed a few members are located there (I'm sure others have visited). We have planned a 10 day road trip around the South Island. Any suggestions on "just gotta see" photo ops?

Oh and watch out for the man eating sheep. A few years back there were some rogue ones that escaped a shed on a farm where they were experimenting with their genes. They are killers, can take your leg off in one bite...haven't you seen the movie? True story

Nickfh Loc: Cheltenham, UK

Abel Tasman Park has scenery to die for! Water Taxis, Kayaks and just walking awesome. Akaroa on Banks peninsular is a snapper's paradise. The Post Boat on Marlborough Sound from Picton is worth the trip. North of Kaikoura (near 'Nins Bin') is a Lay-by with a track leading up to as Fairy-Tale Grotto where hundreds of young seals play in a pool at the foot of a beautiful waterfall.
We've had two 4-week trips to NZ and each time wasn't long enough - start saving now for your next trip! And don't miss the Onsen Hot Pools at Queenstown; try a plane trip from Tekapo round Mt Cook; don't miss an evening trip to Mount John Observatory; etc., etc....

saxkiwi Loc: New Zealand

FilmFanatic wrote:

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Well I suppose it is in the Waikato hehe but you've got rotorua and taupo, coromandel and up north but i suppose if you've only got 10 days then the south is the one.

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Never been there but have a great trip...can't wait to see what you come back with.

donnz Loc: Auckland, New Zealand

come on north has the beaches lake taupo the geser at the gyser the thermal pools mud pools sulphur awesome coasts like whakatane mount manganui papamoa you need three weeks just to see the north let alone the south island then there's piha murawai russel bay of islands, dargaville coast whangarei coast bay of islands I could go one your here in summer peak do the beach thing.
we sold our camper to a Canadian cpl they took 3 months to enjoy the whole of NZ in 10 thousand k. sorry 10 days is really a waste

donnz Loc: Auckland, New Zealand

looking for ideas, I did this a few years back with no photographynskills
http://www.donnz49.orconhosting.net.nz/SUMMER09TRIP.html

0lympus Loc: Devon S. W. England

Lake Matheson, Mount Cook, The Southern Scenic Route is an amazing drive, The Otago Peninsula to see not only the Albatross but also the rare Yellowed Eyed Penguins, Queenstown and if you have time, from Christchurch you can drive the challenging Summit Road from Christchurch to the French settlement of Akaroa, which is lovely. You can also do white water rafting at Murchison...do take lots of insect repellent, sand flies are rife on the South Island. Milford Sound is amazing and after all this travelling, relax in the hot pools at Hamner Springs.http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/compose_reply.jsp?topicnum=88320#

richardh76 Loc: VT, Central, Champlain Valley

Photoninny wrote:

We are headed for New Zealand mid February. I have noticed a few members are located there (I'm sure others have visited). We have planned a 10 day road trip around the South Island. Any suggestions on "just gotta see" photo ops?

Please keep posting all the info - New Zealand is on our Bucket List!! This info is great.
Richard

0lympus Loc: Devon S. W. England

Lake Matheson, Arthurs Pass, Mount Cook, The Southern Scenic Route is an amazing drive, The Otago Peninsula to see not only the Albatross but also the rare Yellowed Eyed Penguins, Queenstown and if you have time, from Christchurch you can drive the challenging Summit Road from Christchurch to the French settlement of Akaroa, which is lovely. You can also do white water rafting at Murchison. Milford Sound is amazing and cannot be missed. The glaciers, Franz Josef and Fox. Swimming with the dolphins and whale watching at Kaikora is a must and after all this travelling, relax in the hot pools at Hamner Springs. Most of all take the time to look around at the wonderful views and enjoy.
p.s...DO TAKE LOTS OF INSECT REPELLENT, sand flies are rife on the South Island.