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Damian_Maxcash · 04-05-2006, 04:48 AM

Im a Kiwi - heres a quick list - Im biased towards the South Island as Im from Dunedin.

Milford Sound - dont miss it under any circumstances 10/10

Doubtful Sound - Even better than Milford but a bit more difficult to get to 10/10

Queenstown - Stunning scenery but touristy, if you are into extreme sports then this is like Mecca - its the original home of Bungy. You might just get some skiing in as well, but it might be a bit early. 8/10

West Coast South Island - If you have some time a drive up the West Coast is amazing. The Glaciers are well worth seeing, make sure you get on a helecoptor trip over Fox Glacier. 8/10

Dunedin - If you like wildlife then spend a day or 2 here and visit the penisulae - sea lions, penguins, albatross and stuff. The town itself is nice but a bit tame. 6/10

Christchurch - Large city (By NZ standards), really nice, lots of arts and that sort of thing. Very English style. 7/10

Kaikora - Famous for Whale watching - amazing if you are into whales! 7/10

Kaiteriteri - A samll town but its my favorite holiday spot. Close to the Abel Tasman National park 9/10

Abel Tasman National Park - Stunning walks and the best kayaking in the world. 9/10

Mt Cook - Nice, but in the end its just a big mountain - and you will plenty of them on your trip 6/10

Onto the North Island.

Wellington - I hate the place 3/10

Hawkes Bay - Probably sums up the NZ lifestyle best - great wine, climate, food etc 7/10

Taupo - Its OK, touristy with a big lake. 5/10

Rotorua - Touristy but a must see with all the thermal stuff here - bubbling mud, geyers and that sort of thing. 7/10

Hamilton - Its ok, not a lot really happening. 5/10

Auckland - Big city with all the attractions and problems that big cities have. Worth a few days, but dont waste too much time here. 6/10

Bay Of Islands - Nice weather, and you are going late so it would be worth it going if you want to see some sun. 7/10

Volcanoes - They look like any other mountain to be honest, if Mt Ruapehu is active though it is worth seeing. 5-9/10

Generally you will find it an amazing place, the people are great. Try and get an invite to a Marae (a type of Maori community center, with food etc), dont get stuck into one of the tourist trap ones that are around, especially around Rotarua.

If you dont have much time then on the SI base yourself in Queenstown and you can fly to the Glaciers and Milford from there on day trips. Whatever you do dont miss Milford - it really is one of the wonders of the world.

Try the ShotOver Jet boating trip in Queenstown as well - fucking awesome.

Any questions just ask - Ive played tourist guide more times than I can count.

04-05-2006, 04:48 AM
Damian_Maxcash So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MaxCash.com Posts: 12,745	Im a Kiwi - heres a quick list - Im biased towards the South Island as Im from Dunedin. Milford Sound - dont miss it under any circumstances 10/10 Doubtful Sound - Even better than Milford but a bit more difficult to get to 10/10 Queenstown - Stunning scenery but touristy, if you are into extreme sports then this is like Mecca - its the original home of Bungy. You might just get some skiing in as well, but it might be a bit early. 8/10 West Coast South Island - If you have some time a drive up the West Coast is amazing. The Glaciers are well worth seeing, make sure you get on a helecoptor trip over Fox Glacier. 8/10 Dunedin - If you like wildlife then spend a day or 2 here and visit the penisulae - sea lions, penguins, albatross and stuff. The town itself is nice but a bit tame. 6/10 Christchurch - Large city (By NZ standards), really nice, lots of arts and that sort of thing. Very English style. 7/10 Kaikora - Famous for Whale watching - amazing if you are into whales! 7/10 Kaiteriteri - A samll town but its my favorite holiday spot. Close to the Abel Tasman National park 9/10 Abel Tasman National Park - Stunning walks and the best kayaking in the world. 9/10 Mt Cook - Nice, but in the end its just a big mountain - and you will plenty of them on your trip 6/10 Onto the North Island. Wellington - I hate the place 3/10 Hawkes Bay - Probably sums up the NZ lifestyle best - great wine, climate, food etc 7/10 Taupo - Its OK, touristy with a big lake. 5/10 Rotorua - Touristy but a must see with all the thermal stuff here - bubbling mud, geyers and that sort of thing. 7/10 Hamilton - Its ok, not a lot really happening. 5/10 Auckland - Big city with all the attractions and problems that big cities have. Worth a few days, but dont waste too much time here. 6/10 Bay Of Islands - Nice weather, and you are going late so it would be worth it going if you want to see some sun. 7/10 Volcanoes - They look like any other mountain to be honest, if Mt Ruapehu is active though it is worth seeing. 5-9/10 Generally you will find it an amazing place, the people are great. Try and get an invite to a Marae (a type of Maori community center, with food etc), dont get stuck into one of the tourist trap ones that are around, especially around Rotarua. If you dont have much time then on the SI base yourself in Queenstown and you can fly to the Glaciers and Milford from there on day trips. Whatever you do dont miss Milford - it really is one of the wonders of the world. Try the ShotOver Jet boating trip in Queenstown as well - fucking awesome. Any questions just ask - Ive played tourist guide more times than I can count.