Kiwis and those that travel there! (17)
Tauranga has wineries... and is half an hour from the Mount Maunganui stunning beach and fourty minutes away from all things Maori in Rotorua.
Head up my way Louie... it has all you are wanting rolled into one!!!
Google Mount Maunganui Tauranga and Rotorua
Head up my way Louie... it has all you are wanting rolled into one!!!
Google Mount Maunganui Tauranga and Rotorua
OMG I googled it and I am in love. 
I want to live there.
You are right, there is soooo much to do there! I think I will need a month there
I am definately going to take my friends there but I will definately go there when I go to NZ next year (not sure when that will be but next year is all I know lol)
ohh Still in love with the place. Karen, you live in heaven!
I want to live there.
You are right, there is soooo much to do there! I think I will need a month there
I am definately going to take my friends there but I will definately go there when I go to NZ next year (not sure when that will be but next year is all I know lol)
ohh Still in love with the place. Karen, you live in heaven!
Yep sure do.... so much so i have never really wanted to leave and move anywhere else cuz when i do and i come home... i just see the mount and something in me knows that i live in paradise.
Well if the developers and council dont allow the place to become too overdeveloped and a mini surfers.. but it is like surfers paradise use to be about thirty plus years ago....
Well if the developers and council dont allow the place to become too overdeveloped and a mini surfers.. but it is like surfers paradise use to be about thirty plus years ago....
No mention of Tauranga !!! 
Sacre bleu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Once you have been to the mount... honey you wont recommend the rest.. pfft waste of time!!!!!!
Sacre bleu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Once you have been to the mount... honey you wont recommend the rest.. pfft waste of time!!!!!!
Marlborough eg;Blenheim is the heart of wineries, vineyards everywhere here, a good Montana brand as I happen to work there LMAO
My favourite wine regions and varieties/styles in New Zealand are, Hawkes Bay (red blends, and cabernets), Marlborough (sauvignon blanc), and Otago (pinot noir).
The volcanoes are fantastic, especially Ruapehu and Taranaki....and you can stay at the Grand Chateau.
Rotorua is a geat cultural area to learn the history of the Maori people.....maybe try a Hangi and concert.
Bay of Islands and swim with the dolphins.
The South Island is a natural wonderland.
The volcanoes are fantastic, especially Ruapehu and Taranaki....and you can stay at the Grand Chateau.
Rotorua is a geat cultural area to learn the history of the Maori people.....maybe try a Hangi and concert.
Bay of Islands and swim with the dolphins.
The South Island is a natural wonderland.
Hi Wendy.
Thanks for that. I will check out that site now. Rotorua certainly has got a few things that I want to do. Bay of Plenty just looks divine and there are cool things there that I checked out online.
Shopping wise - Yes I am from the country lol.. so I don't need to do flashy city shopping LOL always nice to look but give me a shopping centre with big chain stores and I am happy
Thanks for that. I will check out that site now. Rotorua certainly has got a few things that I want to do. Bay of Plenty just looks divine and there are cool things there that I checked out online.
Shopping wise - Yes I am from the country lol.. so I don't need to do flashy city shopping LOL always nice to look but give me a shopping centre with big chain stores and I am happy
Nothing like a good plug for your work place
Swim with dolphins is a must! 
I have relatives in Taranaki so will definately be going that way.
I have heard nice things about the South Island but I will leave that to another time.. North Island is the aim! lol. I would love to do the S.I in the winter
I have relatives in Taranaki so will definately be going that way.
I have heard nice things about the South Island but I will leave that to another time.. North Island is the aim! lol. I would love to do the S.I in the winter
pffft... u can swim with dolphins at the Mount too!!!!!!!!!!!
Our dolphins do tricks...!!!
Our dolphins do tricks...!!!
Hi Lou
You really shouldn't miss the South Island if you can help it... sorry for not plugging the BoP more Karen but I really love the SI
Why the winter? Is that just a matter of time? I guess it is difficult to fit both in in one trip for a lot of people...still recommend a summer visit to the SI when you get there...
It is worth going in winter if you want to specifically pursue winter pursuits like skiing etc and are up a mountain (which can also be done in the NI) but otherwise bad weather - rain, more rain, cloud, fog, rain and i fyour lucky some snow in places - can ruin the otherwise spectacular views, beaches, sounds and forest walks...and visits to nature. Yes there is dolphin swimming in the SI too, and whale watching, (Kaikoura) and penguins and albatross (Dunedin). So if you can't make it this time...highly recommend get there in spring-summer another visit...
Wendy
You really shouldn't miss the South Island
if you can help it... sorry for not plugging the BoP more Karen but I really love the SIWhy the winter? Is that just a matter of time? I guess it is difficult to fit both in in one trip for a lot of people...still recommend a summer visit to the SI when you get there...
It is worth going in winter if you want to specifically pursue winter pursuits like skiing etc and are up a mountain (which can also be done in the NI) but otherwise bad weather - rain, more rain, cloud, fog, rain and i fyour lucky some snow in places - can ruin the otherwise spectacular views, beaches, sounds and forest walks...and visits to nature. Yes there is dolphin swimming in the SI too, and whale watching, (Kaikoura) and penguins and albatross (Dunedin). So if you can't make it this time...highly recommend get there in spring-summer another visit...
Wendy
LMAO trying very hard there Karen, you don't have to try too hard, I am soooooo there!
I was thinking Winter for the snow factor. I have never ever touched/seen snow and would love to see some 
I just assumed winter would be the go, but I haven't done my research at all with the S.I as it's not on agenda yet, but it will be one day.
Mind you, I think I am only 2 hours from the snow here.. might have to plan a weekend away in winter with my daughter.!
I just assumed winter would be the go, but I haven't done my research at all with the S.I as it's not on agenda yet, but it will be one day. Mind you, I think I am only 2 hours from the snow here.. might have to plan a weekend away in winter with my daughter.!
If you like the beach then u want to go to the best left hand surf in NZ the name of the place is Raglan its on the west about central north island another is the Mount or tauranaga its rated pretty high when you get to raglan go to half moons the people r friendly and the veiw of the waves is unbelieveable and thats y its rated the best left hand surf in NZ and years ago was rated the best left hand surf in the world .Rota vegas as we call it Rotorua full of culture but also smells bad and we call to the ppl from that part of NZ smelly ppl lol but dont call them that they have a mountain ride there the luggs i think they call it u have to try .At the top of NZ is a place called Te hapua its to the north west of this place is where the two seas meet the blue and the green the tasman and the pacific on the west coast of nz its the green sea Tasman and the other its the blue pacific they meet at the top of the north island another unbelieveable sight.Hope you funn and hope this helps .
Under the assumption I am still living here when the time comes. I can offer you little. Depending on what you and your friends seek. But for a short time (A week or two) I can offer my house and section as a base from which you and your friends can come and go. OK you'll be camping on the back lawn or sleeping on the floor, (Unless some female wish's to share my bed 
) But it does save you the cost of accommodation. Beaches around Hawkes Bay are a dime a dozen and cater to all types. Wineries again are a dime a dozen. A couple are ranked in the top ten in the Southern hemisphere i believe. Quite a few have won awards from various shows for various varieties. Wine 
As for local native culture. If you want it you can find it. We have some here in HB. Never seen them. The Sth Island. If you like the bush and the Mountains by all means go. If your materialistic don't bother.
HB is a short hop skip and jump to most other parts of the Nth Island. Quite easily a day trip if you want to get there and back. The furtherest point away being the Taranaki where you have contacts.As the time gets closer talk to us and I'll let you know.
Assuming I'm still online.
) But it does save you the cost of accommodation. Beaches around Hawkes Bay are a dime a dozen and cater to all types. Wineries again are a dime a dozen. A couple are ranked in the top ten in the Southern hemisphere i believe. Quite a few have won awards from various shows for various varieties. Wine As for local native culture. If you want it you can find it. We have some here in HB. Never seen them. The Sth Island. If you like the bush and the Mountains by all means go. If your materialistic don't bother.
HB is a short hop skip and jump to most other parts of the Nth Island. Quite easily a day trip if you want to get there and back. The furtherest point away being the Taranaki where you have contacts.As the time gets closer talk to us and I'll let you know.
Assuming I'm still online.
if ya want info on travel you should check out lonelyplanet.com go to torn tree forum, lots of info from travellers..
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My 30th is in a year and a half. I want to go to Fiji. I have looked online and Fiji still sounds freaking awesome but I would also like to go to NZ aswell.
I have a few friends that would like to go to NZ so thought I would look into that too and then get all the info I can and then present them with it and those that want to come with me, can!
My friends have a different range of activities they would like to do but on a whole, as a group, we would settle for the simpler things in life.
We would want to check out:
Beaches - Just because I am from the country and I love looking at the ocean and stunning views lol..
Shops - We are female after all.
Wineries - would love to do a wine tour! I have never done one!
Museum - Because we can! lol
Maori cultural centres - Is that what they are called? I am thinking Rotorua for this for some reason..
I am not into the real hard core adventure side of things. Like I wouldn't want to go white water rafting or sky diving or bunji jumping. My friends might though.. Might look into it anyway.
I thought I could google all I like for info, and I have been today but would rather first hand information from the folks that know it well.
So, Sell me where you live!.. Tell me what is so great and fun in the area you live in.
Would love to know it all!
Thanks!