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xxxRobbo Robert Robinson Post Count: 2 Msg: #1 129 days ago, July 4th 2009 | I am hoping for some assistance in planning an itinerary of 15 days travelling the South Island of New Zealand. | The journey starts and ends at Christchurch airport. We pick up the motorhome on 26 September and drop it off on 11 October Can you help ?  PA Leslie Pierre-Alexandre Post Count: 856 Msg: #2 129 days ago, July 4th 2009 | Hi Robert, | We did it last Feb in less than 10 days...15 days is the best. Go have a look at my blog and you will find few entries about the highlights. Let me know if you have any questions. Peter reviewhostel review hostel Post Count: 3 Msg: #3 126 days ago, July 6th 2009 | Hi Robert | My boyfriend and me travelled with a campervan all over New Zealand last January. The highlights of the South Islands for us was the Tasman National Park in the north, fantastic white sand bays and cristal clear water with lovely hiking treks. The Westcoast from Westport to Greymouth was very nice too, very green forest next to the sea and unique rock formations. The two glaciers on the way South are both amazing and worth a visit. They are really easy to get there on a comfortable walking trail. Further South over the Haast pass you will be surrounded by mountains, lakes and rivers, a landscape like in a Fairy tale before you finally arrive the touristic places Wanaka and Queenstown. Queenstown is great if you love an adrenalin rush and for example jump the first bungee jump bridge in the world. Further west there is the Fjordland, was pretty rainy when we were there but the big fjords with its waterfalls and the big groups of seals relaxing on the rocks will never be forgotten. We thought the Catlins on the South Coast were ways less touristic than the rest of the South Island and a bit of a secret tip. There is a bay called Curio Bay where you can see yellow eyed penguins and just next to it is the beautiful bay called Porpoise Bay, where you will easily spot dolphins. They come very close to the beach and my boyfriend will never forget his experience surfing with dolphins. They even hit his surfboard, thats how close they were, amazing! Up the East Coast to Christchurch were not that many places of interest but the Peninsula next to Christchurch is definitely worth a visit with its nice little bays and tiny villages. We dropped our Campervan in Christchurch as well and thought the peninsula was a great place to finish the trip. Hopefully I could help you a little bit! The South Island in New Zealand is amazing, so much to explore and even after a short drive the landscape changes completely! Have a great trip! Andrea deleted_127954 deleted_127954 Post Count: 1 Msg: #4 122 days ago, July 10th 2009 | Hello Robert | Might be able to help. As it happens at this time I'm living in a motorhome in the South Island of New Zealand. I note that you are into extreme hiking. Is that your intent or is this more of a leisurely drive around the Island? I can suggest all kind of things, places but it sort of depends on what you want to do. Right off the bat I can happily inform you that the facilities here are extremely good for motorhoming. Safe, not too expensive, dump stations all over the place, clean water, scenic facilities second to none. The natives are nice and mostly harmless (people and animals), and the scenery, well, you will see. Is it 'let's boot it to the long and arduous mountain hikes' or is it 'how about we visit the pubs in Akaroa and think about things', or what? Tell me what you are thinking and I'll happily lend a hand. Ask me, but don't ask for money ha ha. Cheers John PS do you have easy access to Google Earth? Soloman Jonathan Post Count: 1 Msg: #5 95 days ago, August 6th 2009 | We also planned 2 weeks motorhome driving trip at the South Island over coming March 2010. Apart from fixing the driving route, I need to find a reasonable motorhome rental comany. | Much appreciate to have spme experience sharing. Jonathan BigMel Helen Clegg Post Count: 1 Msg: #6 62 days ago, September 9th 2009 | I was able to book and plan an absolutely amazing campervan / motorhome experience around New Zealand using a website called <snip> | <snip> were really helpful, and had reservation staff who were able to help me book the perfect campervan /motorhome. They also offered advice on trip planing and what things we should stop and look at. I highly recommend <snip> in helping to plan your New Zealand campervan / motorhome experience. They also operate a German and Australian site : <snip> [Edited: 08:09 - Rat on the Road - Please don't advertise on forums] RogueTrekker Scott Post Count: 3 Msg: #7 60 days ago, September 10th 2009 | What sort of itinerary are you looking for? I originally was supposed to be in NZ for a month..... but ended up staying 7. And I STILL had tons of places I wanted to go to. | South Island personal highlights, when you've got limited time: Golden Bay Marlborough Sounds Rees-Dart Track near Glenorchy As many great walks/parks as you can hit Glaciers: Franz Josef (bigger than fox) Christchurch, Queenstown, etc etc But really, go for as much nature as possible. Even just driving in the few roads Fiordland has to offer is well worth it. <snip>] has some interesting guides on it, especially of the Great Walks. But really, Fiordland = MUST. [Edited: 11:51 - Mell ] Debo24 Deborah Barns Post Count: 5 Msg: #8 47 days ago, September 23rd 2009 | Hi Robbo | Some must see's in the South Island - Abel Tasman - Top of the SI - Kaikoura - Whale watching, dolphin and Seal Swimming - Franz Joseph - Walks, Glacier Visits - Queenstown - Everything here - Catlins - Milford Sound Have a great time! xxxRobbo Robert Robinson Post Count: 2 Msg: #9 46 days ago, September 24th 2009 | Thank you all. Lots of good ideas. We'll start at Christchurch and then fill up in the wine district, stay around OPicton for a few days before starting down the coast towards Franz Joseph. After that we'll just play it by ear. We only have just over two weeks but living in Melbourne we can come any time. | Regards to all Bob Number of Users: 8 | Number of Posts: 9 | |||||||||||||||||
