Anyone from New Zealand
#3
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I am not from New Zealand but visited for a month a few years ago. My husband and I just loved it. Beautiful country, friendly people, lots to see and do. At the end of the month we thought another couple weeks there would have been even better. Loved the beaches on the north island and the wineries! The fjords on the south island were incredibly beautiful. Take the train trip. Oh boy, makes me want to get on the plane and go back.
#6
I am a Kiwi and lived in NZ for all but the last 20 years when we moved to Australia. I go back to NZ every year. Due to go back in February next year-all my family still live over there. February is summertime and the weather is usually quite settled and warm. It depends what you want to see-if you love snow/mountains etc then winter is also a special time. The scenery is so varied and you do not have to travel far to see quick changes in the scenery. I have lived in both the North and South islands and think the South Island is the prettiest but both have their own special things.
If you want to know anything in particular let me know.
KIWIAUSSIE JEN
If you want to know anything in particular let me know.
KIWIAUSSIE JEN
#7
I have had the wonderful opportunity to travel to many countries around the world, but New Zealand is my favorite. As others have said, the two islands are totally different from each other, the scenery is marvelous but the friendly people really make the difference. They do speak a form of English (which is more like a Scottish brogue than US English). The north island is rolling hills, lakes and agricultural areas and some large cities like Aukland. The south island is like Switzerland with soaring mountains and huge lakes. Be sure to take the trip to Milford Sound but I recommend you take a tour rather than driving as the road is very narrow and treacherous, not to mention driving on the left. We rented a small motor home for our tour of the south island but did bed and breakfast in the north. It was fun to meet the people in their homes and learn about them - each was so different from the last. I have also visited more recently for business in the north island and found that little had changed in the 20 years since my first visit there. I highly recommend New Zealand!
#9
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 379
I. live in the northern part of the north Island,
I would recommend to visit here in February/March. The South Island is beautiful then showing its end of summer colors,
We have friends arriving next December to experience our summer Christmas, I would love to see a white christmas
I would recommend to visit here in February/March. The South Island is beautiful then showing its end of summer colors,
We have friends arriving next December to experience our summer Christmas, I would love to see a white christmas
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