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Fernanda Mar 9th, 2001 04:12 AM

New Zealand in March/April for 7 days
 
We are planning to visit New Zealand for 7 days. We know that this time is not enough for see all but would be able equally give an itinery to see the better of the country ? <BR>We like beaches, the sea and the green. <BR>Is still good the weather in this period ? <BR>Thanks!!

kiwikermitt Mar 16th, 2001 10:18 PM

Where are you planning on entering NZ? <BR>The weather may be good but it is autumn <BR>time here soon. Beautiful beaches and forest all over the place. Lots to see. <BR>Let us now where you will be landing <BR>Good luck

Fernanda Mar 17th, 2001 04:38 AM

Auckland or Christhchurch. <BR>What choose to begin ? <BR>Thanks

Lee Mar 19th, 2001 07:15 AM

i don't know about how cold it will be then, but it never gets that bad on the north island. at the north end, is the coromandel peninsula, which doesn't get a whole lot of international visitors, yet has great beaches on the east coast, rugged beaches on the west coeast, and dramatic gorges and mountains covered in trees. you'll probably want to drive yourself (mountain roads), and just take things at a leisure pace. like the natives do.

Susan Mar 19th, 2001 09:28 PM

For sea (can be a bit rough for swimming though), bush, glaciers and fiords, you can't beat the West Coast of the South Island. It's known for it's high rainfall, has no cities, but is real 'back to nature'.

Trudy Meredith Mar 26th, 2001 04:25 AM

7 days in New Zealand is a very quick <BR>trip. By car, well you wont see much <BR>of the whole two islands. Though it <BR>is a small country car travel can take <BR>a while. You should pick out the <BR>spots you really want to see, <BR>www.purenz.com will give you a lot of <BR>help. I wouldnt drive for the whole <BR>7 days. If you fly by Air New Zealand <BR>you can get a free internal flight. I <BR>would start with south island from <BR>christchurch, then fly to Auckland. In <BR>northland the weather is vry warm even <BR>in winter so swimming could be a possibility esp in Kaitaia, Bay of Islands, In coromandel Hahei or <BR>Blackwater beach is perfect. Gisborne <BR>has beautiful sandy beaches. Mahia <BR>Peninsual another good place to swim <BR>The mornings can be cool and brisk but <BR>the days can be very hot and sunny. <BR>You have probably done your bookings <BR>already but give me an email if you <BR>want further help.


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