http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ New Zealand Travel Forum: Recent Posts en Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:13:26 +0000 http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=62#post-139 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:23:00 +0000 robertwilliams 139@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>I appreciate the concerns which have been raised. These things need to be sorted out because it is about the individual but it can be with everyone.<br /> =========================<br /> robert<br /> <a href="http://www.vipclubtravel.com" rel="dofollow">VIP travel</a> </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=72#post-138 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:42:29 +0000 ryanuk 138@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hey, at Auckland airport waiting for connector to Chch- there are ads saying that all the airlines are combining- for mixandmatch.co.nz.</p> <p>What is this??</p> <p>Cheers<br /> Ryan </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=71#post-136 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:12:29 +0000 travelerboy 136@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>I've seen a couple of people doing dreads in NZ for cheap, but they never really looked good,just ok..<br /> I always wanted to get them done in NZ.<br /> Then I met this girl making dreadlocks/dreads in Queenstown. Found her on YHA backp. buletinboard and got curious.. Her name is Viri &#38; her email is <a href="mailto:dreadswelldone@ymail.com">dreadswelldone@ymail.com</a> . You can ask all questions you would like to know in your email, then call her to book an appointment,summer is busy, I suggest to give her a couple of days note, so she can book you in..</p> <p>Blesses </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=35#post-135 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:53:56 +0000 travelerboy 135@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Im sorry guys, Im talking about Gondola(it's a name of an all year ski lift) in Queenstown,New Zealand:))) Balaton Crepes is crepe station on your way up to the lift,.<br /> man,those are amazing fusion crepes with all kind of yummy sweet and savory fillings:)) </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=30#post-134 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:05:40 +0000 jpchennet 134@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hi, you guys sound similar to me. </p> <p>I just started scrolling through pages of information but came across one site </p> <p><a href="http://www.southpacificadventure.com" rel="nofollow">www.southpacificadventure.com</a> </p> <p>Its a small site but I have been back twice in the last week and both times there are new companies involved so its getting updated regularly. I emailed a few of the guys on the site and they where fantastic!</p> <p>Have fun JP </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=52#post-133 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:04:10 +0000 jpchennet 133@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hi, you guys sound similar to me. </p> <p>I just started scrolling through pages of information but came across one site </p> <p><a href="http://www.southpacificadventure.com" rel="nofollow">www.southpacificadventure.com</a> </p> <p>Its a small site but I have been back twice in the last week and both times there are new companies involved so its getting updated regularly. I emailed a few of the guys on the site and they where fantastic!</p> <p>Have fun JP </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=70#post-132 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:23:17 +0000 shared 132@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Since earlier times, resorts have developed around the popular beaches. Such resorts reveal the attraction of the sea as a resource, whilst their complex land patterns point to the processes of incremental growth and much of it is spontaneous and unplanned. Most often, it is in the form of small-scale, local investments.</p> <p>In general, the importance of the sea to these prominent resorts has been responsible for a common pattern of linear development along the sea frontage itself, with pronounced ‘gradients’ of decline in land values and associated changes in land uses with increasing distance from the front. A secondary gradient of change is also evident along the front but towards the periphery and away from the prime locations at the resort.</p> <p>The natural tendency for certain resorts is in promoting certain other activities as well. However, in general, for a majority of the resorts, the main functions include providing amenities for<br /> • Accommodation<br /> • Tourist retailing and<br /> • Entertainment</p> <p>Even the prominent resorts can be grouped together into particular categories for commercial reasons. They produce certain well-defined spatial zones within the traditional resorts, albeit integrated and interspersed with other non-resort activities, for example, the development of local industry or residents’ housing. Zoning might also lead to the formation of a distinctive ‘recreational business district (RBD) that is partially or wholly separate from the normal ‘central business district’ (CBD) that we may expect to find in any urban area.</p> <p>Furthermore, within the tourist zones, the competition for prime sites will tend to separate larger enterprises from smaller ones, whilst the particular needs of some sectors (for example, the need of small hotels to attract passing trade) will produce particular locational tendencies within these sectors. In the case of <a href="http://www.keralatravelcompany.com">hotels in munnar</a> , the attraction of locations along the main transportation routes is an observable pattern. For different reasons, hotels that provide low-cost functions and in need of large tracts of land (for example, holiday villages and caravan parks) gravitate to the edge of the resorts where cheap land is most likely to be available at affordable rates. </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=69#post-131 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:19:11 +0000 Schmoo 131@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hello<br /> My boyfriend and I are traveling to New Zealand from the Canary Islands, Spain in March for two months.<br /> We are looking to hire a car for the duration to explore both the North and South islands at our own pace.<br /> We arrive into Auckland airport and depart from Christchurch. Are there any recommendations as to a reasonably priced car hire company that we can use? preferably one who also offer the hire of camping equipment so that we don´t have to bring all of that sort of stuff with us?<br /> Thanks :-) </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=37#post-130 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:46:54 +0000 Mahua 130@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>I will be mostly likely moving to New zealand soon on a job offer. Oh, thats my all time dream destination. the more I am knowing about New zealand, the more I am liking it...<br /> I love to travel and photography. see you soon</p> <p>Mahua </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=37#post-127 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:48:21 +0000 Frank Kelvin 127@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Writing the memories of holidays is a good thing. It reminds you many good things happened in the past and many nice travel and holiday experiences to remember.<br /> Every single event and occasion should be written down in the scrap book becoming the wonderful memories of life. </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=33#post-126 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:35:13 +0000 Frank Kelvin 126@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>It really sounds delicious and great. The afternoon tea at Queenstown hotel will be a much yummy and tempting experience. </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=36#post-125 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:31:28 +0000 Frank Kelvin 125@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>The ski season has just started on the snowy mountains of Mount Hutt in Canterbury a beautiful and much attractive city of new zealand.It will be much fun and thrill in mountain skiing. </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=66#post-124 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:46:24 +0000 Veronika24 124@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hi Evereyone,<br /> I am a brand new member, approx: 5 minutes old:-)))<br /> My name's Veronika and I run a small adventure travel company with my husband here in North's Islands "pointy bit" on the west coast called Taranaki Adventure Tours.</p> <p>We specialize in 1/2, 1 and 2 day long tours around the stunning and still very much undiscovered region. Our tours are very personalised and you can coose which activities you wanna do or see and we can make that happen.</p> <p>And the bonus is, we always only serve the best food and drinks on real plates with real cutlery and real cups and glasses, NOTHING PLASTIC:-)</p> <p>Check out our website: <a href="http://www.taranakiadventure.com" rel="nofollow">www.taranakiadventure.com</a> and choose your tour, your time and your activities and we can tailor make tour for you:-) </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=35#post-123 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:34:07 +0000 Frank Kelvin 123@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Gondola is a fantastic rowing ride in Venice.It has much fun and pleasure and enjoy great ride in Venice.Crepes are the lovely and mouth watering pan cakes that are much tasty and delicious. </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=65#post-122 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:59:20 +0000 nicko84 122@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hi, I am wondering what websites people use when travelling?</p> <p>I am using <a href="http://www.backpackercompare.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.backpackercompare.com</a></p> <p>and</p> <p><a href="http://www.hostelworld.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.hostelworld.com</a></p> <p>I like BackpackerCompare.com because they send me emails with discount codes and deal coupons so I can get money off stuff, and I like HostelWorld because I can leave a review after I have stayed at my accomodation even if it was a bad experience.<br /> What other websites do people use? </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=62#post-121 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:59:43 +0000 travelguru 121@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Absolutley , at Flight Centre we offer a very wide range of services such as;</p> <p>Car Hire, Flights, Insurance, Ferry and Train Bookings. </p> <p>Kindest Regards </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=64#post-120 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:27:51 +0000 travelbug 120@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Imagine my surprise to find that Qantas was closing their domestic business lounges in NZ. Well, actually that wasnt such a surprise - they had announced that there would be changes to the services the lounges provide with Jetstar taking over the domestic flights in NZ. I had expected that the new "jetstar" lounges to honour the qantas club membership until renewal time or something like that. </p> <p> After a good review of both the Qantas and Jetstar websites, I found very little detail on the transition. Having called Qantas, have now been told that I can get a refund on the Qantas club membership for the balance of my year, but only on the proviso that I post in my Qantas Club card. Unfortunatly I have not seen this for some time - and in fact have never had to use it for access. Qantas are adamant - no card, no refund. I doubt they can enforce that and am more than happy to take them to the Disputes Tribunal to prove it. When I mentioned this, they advised that this was a directive from their finance dept as a security measure - yea right! </p> <p> I have travelled for over three years as a memeber of Qantas Club and have never had to present this card? Nor have I had to present my Frequent Flyer card for that matter - its all online. So taking into account that Qantas made no effor to be transparent about the closure of the domestic nz lounges, that they have made no mention of the refund option available, and have stipulated that to get the refund you have to present your qantas club membership card, (which I am sure many other members dont bother to carry), this whole transition stinks of "keep it quiet and keep the cash". </p> <p> Qantas appear to be very happy to qualify Jetstar as part of their group when it suits - and to qualify jetstar as a seperate entity when they cut a service corner. Air New Zealand appear to be upping their game - as long as they keep working to maintain some competitive pricing, and with a much better number of flights, times and domestic lounges I guess my 22 years of qantas preferrence is coming to an end.</p> <p>The qantas domestic club lounges in nz are now jetstar lounges and whilst they are opening access to anybody - for a door charge, the general facilites at the domestic terminals are so much better now. No longer does one have to join a business club lounge to avoid the carnage of a domestic lounge!</p> <p>As for the refund, will try for one last search for the qantas club card, otherwise will just prove to their arrogant finance department ( shouldnt this have been a customer service issue?), that they dont get to re-write consumer law.</p> <p>stay tuned and travel safe this christmas! </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=62#post-119 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:22:27 +0000 aprilandy 119@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hi travelguru,</p> <p>do you also offer a car rental services? </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=56#post-118 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:16:00 +0000 aprilandy 118@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hi czyreil,</p> <p>it really is worth the price and the effort to hike up to mt john observatory. </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=35#post-117 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:09:56 +0000 aprilandy 117@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>do you mean, Gondola the traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat?</p> <p>and crepes, a very thin cooked pancakes?</p> <p>i love crepes ;)) </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=25#post-116 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:04:18 +0000 aprilandy 116@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Thanks for the information Jeff..<br /> it really helps a lot </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=31#post-115 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:01:17 +0000 aprilandy 115@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hi abby,</p> <p>just wanna know some few things about Etch Magazine. </p> <p>I've never heard that Magazine before. </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=27#post-114 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:56:20 +0000 aprilandy 114@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hi jeff</p> <p>too sad,</p> <p>its too late for me to witness and experience this kind of festival,</p> <p>but im sure, there's always a next time for everything. </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=59#post-113 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:50:43 +0000 aprilandy 113@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hi there,</p> <p>maybe someday, i would love to move to Christchurch too,hope to have some chitchat with you when I already decided to move to Christchurch :D </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=37#post-112 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:43:12 +0000 aprilandy 112@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hi yvil1</p> <p>your works are really very nice..</p> <p>hope to have one of your scrapbook stuff soon ;) </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=26#post-111 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:34:21 +0000 aprilandy 111@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hi Jeff,</p> <p>i've checked Dux de Lux out through internet, and even not seeing it personally, i could say that this place looks and feels great. And having a live music in this place could really add the place' wonderful ambiance.. </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=62#post-110 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:36:15 +0000 rockymeet 110@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Thanks for post. It’s really imformative stuff.<br /> I really like to read.Hope to learn a lot and have a nice experience here! my best regards guys!</p> <p><a href="http://www.smykker.cc">Georg Jensen Smykker</a>--Georg Jensen Smykker </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=52#post-108 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:31:48 +0000 aprilandy 108@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hello Jenna and Crew,</p> <p>You've detailed what you want in a very clear manner.thats good.</p> <p>I guess there are a lot of advert posters that will show up in any day soon. :) </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=63#post-107 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:30:23 +0000 gizzytraveller 107@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Hey guys, this is where i"m heading for new years. Just copied + pasted from the website rhythmandvines.co.nz.</p> <p>Buckle up children, for its the 3-day festival experience extravaganza of a lifetime culminating in the finest music from lands far and wide and the biggest and best New Year’s Eve festival experience that New Zealand has to offer. Rhythm &#38; Vines is the first and only place in the world to see the sun rise on 2010!<br /> Nestled within rural Gisborne's rolling hills amongst the magically, mystical vines of Waiohika Estate, Rhythm and Vines have created an amazing purpose-built concert amphitheatre and uniquely picturesque setting. This is without doubt the finest location in the land for a party and a truly world class music festival. What better way to spend summer days and nights with wonderfully strange friends?<br />  <br /> Now in its seventh year Rhythm &#38; Vines have had local and international superstars and up and coming bands alike grace their many stages. With over 70 bands, including Moby, Editors, Fake Blood, Empire Of The Sun, 2MANYDJS, Major Lazer, John Butler Trio and heaps of the best New Zealand acts bringing the new decade in we can promise a festival you will never forget. But the eclectic and forward-thinking line-up is only part of the R&#38;V experience. There’s a whole range of extra-curricular fun ranging from the world famous in NZ waterslide, the Harvest Cider Shack, and of course the amazing Yellowglen Bubbly Lounge; where for a small fee you can upgrade to the full VIP experience at the event. With the highest production values for a NYE festival in NZ, R&#38;V offers wide-ranging entertainment from theatrical stage performers, unbelievable pyrotechnics and interactive art installations, with many mind-blowing experiences ready to surprise and delight when the festival begins. </p> <p>There are amazing accommodation options, from camping on Gisborne’s beaches through to a truly “up-close-and-personal” experience camping amongst lush rows of grape vines, a stone’s throw from the festival. Facilities and amenities include hot showers, a large camp marquee for meeting and lounging in, a chill out area, a cafe where you can grab breakfast every morning, regularly serviced toilets, valuables lock-up, wifi access, dedicated BBQ and picnic area where you can cook all your own food, swimming pool, and dedicated bar to help with topping up the fluids; campers can choose from Kiwi camping games such as swingball, cricket and other games or settle down and watch a late night movie at the campsite cinema. Camping with R&#38;V allows you all the choice and comfort that you could want.</p> <p>Most importantly though are the people. R&#38;V offers a trouble free and uber-friendly festival experience – one where you will make lifelong friends and write new party stories to share with friends, family and the greater world for year’s to come. </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=62#post-105 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:51:32 +0000 travelguru 105@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Please place any enquiries to <a href="mailto:daniel.nightingale.nz@flightcentre.co.nz">daniel.nightingale.nz@flightcentre.co.nz</a> for your travel requirments. </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=60#post-104 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:28:04 +0000 threeland 104@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>I'm planning to travel NZ, Australia and Fiji at that time. if you want to join with me, send PM to me</p> <p><a href="http://www.threeland.com">Vietnam tours</a> <a href="http://www.roomvietnam.com">Vietnam hotels</a> </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=62#post-103 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:37:46 +0000 rockymeet 103@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>hello travelguru<br /> i want to now how must tour cost in NZ recent i m live in india please inform us ya can i contact you in that e mail </p> <p>thanks<br /> Rockymeet<br /> <a href="http://www.budgetscot.com/scotland/accommodation/edinburgh-guest-house/">Guest House Edinburgh</a> </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=62#post-102 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:15:55 +0000 travelguru 102@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Welcome everyone to the New Zeland Travel Forum. I am a keen advocate for those travelling to and from New Zealand. I am offering my services for the following;</p> <p>* International Airfares<br /> * Domestic Airfares<br /> * Local and Internation Tours - Camping, Hiking, and Comfort<br /> * Train and Ferry Travel<br /> * Visas and Immigration Queries</p> <p>I am easily contacted by email <a href="mailto:daniel.nightingale.nz@flightcentre.co.nz">daniel.nightingale.nz@flightcentre.co.nz</a> and I will be more than happy to assist you on your journies. </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=52#post-100 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:05:50 +0000 shawn300 100@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>hello all!</p> <p>for those planning a trip to new zealand, do check out these <a href="http://www.guidegecko.com/new-zealand-travel-guide/b,127197,0,0,0,0">new zealand travel guides</a> to spark off some travel idea inspiration :)</p> <p>----<br /> shawn<br /> the guidegecko travel bookstore </p> http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/topic.php?id=60#post-99 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:33:40 +0000 jonation 99@http://www.newzealandtravelforum.com/ <p>Who's going? I'm travelling from Auckland down to Queenstown then back up to Christchurch with a friend by car. Looking for people to catch up with along the way. </p>