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| Thread ID: 95759 | 2008-12-16 11:25:00 | What to do in Napier, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch, and Dunedin | stu161204 (123) | PC World Chat |
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| 729755 | 2008-12-16 11:25:00 | Over the up and coming Holidays we will be going to Napier, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch and Dunedin, I have never (or can’t remember) been to most of those places. Any suggestions on what to do in Napier, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch and Dunedin?? For: Wellington: I am thinking we could go to Te Papa Museum & up the cable car Dunedin: I was thinking we could go to the Cadbury's factory, but I found out its going to be shut as they are doing some work on the factory :( Any advice would be greatly appreciated :) |
stu161204 (123) | ||
| 729756 | 2008-12-16 13:39:00 | Fantasyland in Hastings yo. | roddy_boy (4115) | ||
| 729757 | 2008-12-16 17:55:00 | Bypass Picton and do Nelson | gary67 (56) | ||
| 729758 | 2008-12-16 19:16:00 | Bypass Picton and do Nelson Well I don't know about bypass, that would probably be difficult, but anyway... :D The drive to christchurch is much nicer from Nelson than it is from Picton too. Only 2 hours drive from blenheim, loads and loads of stuff to do. :thumbs: You could go south via the Queeen Charlotte Sound road (even if you've not going to nelson), thats a great drive as long as no one with you gets car sick. Needs to be done on a good day though, don't bother if its raining. As far as I'm aware the only touristy thing to do in Picton is a trip around the sounds on one of the mail boats, which is good fun. |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 729759 | 2008-12-16 19:42:00 | Napier: Will you have a car? If so, drive to the top of Te Mata Peak, Hastings. Incredible views and you may see hang gliders or paragliders jump off. There is a track to a redwood forest that is supposed to be good. Also go to the National Aquarium. Wgtn - hang out on Cuba Street. Buskers and some good cheap eats. Drive around the bays (head towards the airport and keep going around, Sorching Bay, Lyall Bay, etc). |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 729760 | 2008-12-16 19:43:00 | Napier: Will you have a car? If so, drive to the top of Te Mata Peak, Hastings. Incredible views and you may see hang gliders or paragliders jump off. +1 for that, again on a good day! |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 729761 | 2008-12-16 19:50:00 | The AA travel website lists lots of things to see and do in various areas. Depends a lot on your interests. If you like photography, each have their own sights. Art deco in Napier, the gannets, wineries, etc. A shame if the Cadbury factory tour will be closed over that period. Maybe next time. Every place has an information centre, we usually head straight there. Once on one of those mystery weekends we arrived in Dunedin. Although I had spent many school holidays there I knew they could be helpful. They were fantastic, booking us on a trip to the albatrosses and also making a dinner reservation for us, at a dining place we chose. Then they called us to say the reservation had been made. Am going to whisper thisask Laura :D Have a great time. Cheers, Marnie |
Marnie (4574) | ||
| 729762 | 2008-12-16 20:00:00 | There is so much to do and see in Napier I can't list it all. If you are into drinking wines there are heaps of winerys. Go on the winery tour. Go to Cape Kidnappers and see the Gannets, either do it overland by 4x4 bus or on the beach either walking which is free or by a trailer hauled by a tractor. Lots of walks ie the Rotary pathway either walk it or hire bikes. For further info check these sites out. http://isitehawkesbay.co.nz/ www.napier.govt.nz :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 729763 | 2008-12-16 20:23:00 | For planning your trip you can go here:- www.newzealand.com Interactive maps, iSites and etc. Try the travel planner. |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 729764 | 2008-12-16 22:24:00 | Over the up and coming Holidays we will be going to Napier, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch and Dunedin, I have never (or can’t remember) been to most of those places. Any suggestions on what to do in Napier, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch and Dunedin?? From Picton to Nelson... Montana Winery - if you're an alcoholic Nelson: Abel Tasman Walk Meet some PF1 members? Alternatively, explore Nelson, follow the art trail, galleries and coffee shops featuring art, pottery, jewellery, wood and more or visit Tahunahui with its broad beaches and coastal panoramas. Dunedin: Larnach Castle Taieri Gorge Train - Watch a goose get shredded by a dog in front of your eyes Speights Brewery Botanic Gardens Walk up Baldwin Street (www.flickr.com) Olveston House - say hello to the friendly cat (www.flickr.com) Walk the town - Octogan Penguin Watching. Visit the Moeraki Boulders (www.flickr.com) whilst driving between Chch and Dunnydin What is your driving plan? |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
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