Travelling to NZ North to South Island

[DONNA1458]

I will be doing this with my partner in March staying in hostels in the north island travelling down to south island to stay with family, has anyone done this and is there any must see sights you can suggest. Thanks

[Count-A-Strong]

http://no1guide.co.nz...t-see-places-120.html

http://www.helium.com...sights-in-new-zealand

http://www.travelweek...ns-and-new-tours.html


http://www.holidaytru...pic.php?f=92&t=112827

[T&S]

Franz Josef Glacier is a must, as is whale watching in Kaikoura. I would also recommend visiting a place called Wanaka, and if possible, visit a town called Lake Tekapo. The lake there is a beautiful blue colour, almost turquoise.

[jno]

if you've got family there, why not ask them? They'll have the most up-to-date advice. My own would be thermal areas of Rotorua, the mountains in the middle of the North Island, art deco Napier, Wellington (best on a non-windy day though), whales at Kaikoura, the lakes and mountains in the general area of Queenstown/Wanaka - try lunch at Gibbston Valley winery and maybe a bungee jump nearby at the original bungee site. And Milford Sound is beautiful though often rainy.

Nothing special about Auckland and Christchurch in my opinion. Bay of Islands is very pretty. And the Hundertwasser toilets at Kawakawa are worth a visit!

http://www.pbase.com/tanetahi/hundertwasser

Hostels and motels all over the place.

[Brinjal]

Christchurch is beautiful, Hanmer Springs not too far from there, Great wineries.
Fab views of the city and surronds from the port hills.Great drive along the hill top road.

[DTCwordfan]

loads - how long a trip are you intending.

N Island - Bay of Plenty/Rotoroa, Waitomo caves/Hawkes Bay and Coramandel peninusla/

S Island Mt Cook/Fox, drive from Nelson to Christchurch. drive from Christchurch to Cook Glacier; Arrowtown/Queenstown and the Shotover, Milford and Doubtful Sounds, Malborough country (if you like wine, food and arts).