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Queenstown Sunday Market
Posted: Wed September 30, 2009 08:31 AM UTC
We will be in Queenstown in late Nov. We often enjoy visiting weekend markets whenever they are available.

Is there any Sunday oe weekend market in Queenstown or Arrowtown that is worth exploring? We will be in Queenstown on the last Sat and Sunday of Nov 2009.

We heard there is a nice weekend market in Christchurch at the Art Centre/Cathedral - unfortunately we will not be there on a weekend.

Thanks.

Low
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Queenstown Apart hotel The Point Frankton avenue, Queenstown
Posted: Fri September 25, 2009 06:51 PM UTC
I want to book an apartment at Hotel The Point but I have been told that there are works around. Is that right ?

thank you for your answer
Tille
in Belgium
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Queenstown Fishing Lake Wakatipu
Posted: Fri September 25, 2009 03:50 AM UTC
Hi,

Will be in Queenstown with family for 5 days in Late Nove 2009. Quite keen to fish at the lake but the fishing tours are really expensive. We will be bring our own fishing rods and equipments. If we get a fishing license, wonder if fishing off the shore of Lake Wakatipu is permitted? and whether anyone has experience catching any fish just fishing from the shore of the lake.

Thanks

Low
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Dunedin Dunedin City Heritage walking or Port Chalmers
Posted: Sun September 13, 2009 02:51 PM UTC
Hello! Thank you for all the advice on NZ! Sooo helpful! After our penguin tour, we will have 3-4 hours left. Debating whether to walk around Dunedin or Port Chalmers, where our cruise ship will be docked. Any suggestions? Thanks,Diane
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 DianeUS
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Arrowtown poplar lodge
Posted: Sat March 21, 2009 09:41 PM UTC
Am I allowed a small quiet dog to stay with me for just 1 night
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 clannev
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Queenstown White Water Kayaking: current river reports
Posted: Tue February 3, 2009 09:11 AM UTC
Is there any up to date reporting on how high the rivers are and how they are running say from Queenstown up to Hokitika? If so, where would I find it? Much obliged!
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Queenstown bungee jump
Posted: Fri January 23, 2009 02:50 AM UTC
I am going with my family to New Zeland in March and my teenager children are driving me nuts with the decision of going bungee jumping. Is it really safe? Do accidents occur sometimes??
Is therer any of these activities that should be avoided?
I thank everyone in advance!
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 AnaLuiza
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Queenstown Horse riding in Queenstown
Posted: Tue January 20, 2009 12:17 PM UTC
Hi, I will only have one day free in Queenstown, but I have some activities would like to join. I probably will join the Shotover Jet plus one more activity.

Is it worth to join "The Ride Of The Rings" by Dart Stables? Is the scenery of Lord of the Rings in Glenorchy majestic?

Thanks a lot for your reply.
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 chuidavid
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Queenstown Queenstown-Auckland
Posted: Wed December 10, 2008 02:23 AM UTC
Hi-

I'm currently staying in Queenstown and planning to leave just after New Year's for a flight in Auckland on the 15th. Any suggestions on what'd be the best route north to try to take in as much as possible on the way? And what'd be the best means of travel (rail or bus or plane)? We're on a schedule but would love to try to see some real beauty spots. But not miss the flight.

Thanks in advance,

David
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 ddoyle2
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Dunedin Bus from the Cruise Ship Terminal to the Railway Station
Posted: Mon November 17, 2008 06:06 PM UTC
Having seen the very useful posting from Kakapo2 (20/10/08), we want to get from Port Chalmers (cruise ship, due in 8am) to the Railway Station for the 9 30am Taieri Gorge train on a Tuesday (16/12). Does the bus go close to the Station? Is it pratical at that time of day? Would we do better to try and get a taxi (approx cost) from the ship?
Many thanks
Roger
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 Rogr23
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Queenstown Location
Posted: Thu November 13, 2008 05:13 PM UTC
Can you please tell me where abouts the Pig & whistle is?
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 mickdol
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Queenstown Good Hostel in Queenstown
Posted: Thu November 13, 2008 08:59 AM UTC
Me and my girlfriend will be in Queenstown for christmas and we would like to know where a good party hostel in Queenstown is, so we can meet other travellers and have some fun?

Thanks
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Glenorchy Dart Valley advice
Posted: Wed November 12, 2008 07:00 AM UTC
Can anyone help with a really nice and scenic walk/tramp near the Dart River into the Dart Valley - in the Paradise vicinity of Glenorchy?

There's a lovely river entry called The Chasm upriver from the Arcadia Homestead, which I'd love to see! Is there an inexpensive way of visiting this location, either on foot or kayak?

How far could you go in a non-4WD vehicle towards Paradise? Could you go past Diamond Lake as far as Arcadia Homestead or even further?

Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks!
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Dunedin Rent a car/train ride/catlins
Posted: Tue November 11, 2008 07:33 PM UTC
Hi

Our first stop in South island will be Dunedin. I am travelling with my parents and my kid.

Questions

1. Should we rent a car in Dunedin or just use public transportation.

2. Also, is the train ride from dunedin to queenstown worth it.Should we drive from dunedin to queenstown

3. We will be in dunedin for 2 nights, should we drive to catlins. There is so much to see in Dunedin. Please suggest

Thanks
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 aatiman
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Queenstown The Boardwalk
Posted: Mon November 10, 2008 03:09 PM UTC
Do you do Lobster?
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 RUDDDELL
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Otago Parking at Elephant Rocks and Clay Cliffs
Posted: Sun November 2, 2008 10:36 AM UTC
Hi, I'm visiting the Waitaki Valley beginning February and wondering if someone could advise us where to park our vehicle when visiting the Elephant Rocks near Duntroon and Clay Cliffs, Omarama?

I think the Rocks are closest to Island Cliff Duntroon Road, but not too sure what the parking arrangements are...

We'll be approaching the Clay Cliffs coming from Omarama Otematata Rd. At the T-junction, to we turn left towards Omarama Lindis Pass Rd or right towards Twizel Omarama Rd? And from there? Where do we park?

Also, is Sailor's Cutting, Lake Benmore, worth a visit?

Thanks.
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Dunedin Transportation to Dunedin from the port
Posted: Mon October 20, 2008 09:41 PM UTC
We are arriving by cruise ship and need to know if there is any transportation available from Port Chalmers to Dunedin. The cruise ship excursions are ridiculously expensive.
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 pcb
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Dunedin Yellow penguin vs Blue penguin
Posted: Mon October 20, 2008 06:53 PM UTC
Hi,

I'll be travelling to NZ in Nov and wild life watching is one of my favourite.

For yellow penguin watching in Dunedin and blue penguin in Oamaru, which one is better?

How many yellow penguins are expected to see if I join a local tour in Dunedin? is it worth the price?

Btw, does anyone know how to get to Dunedin and Oamaru from Mt Cook by public transport?

Thanks in advance!

Regards,
NSK
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 skng
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Queenstown Tandem Paragliding or Hang gliding
Posted: Mon October 20, 2008 06:38 PM UTC
Hi,

I'll be travelling to Queenstown in Nov and would like to try tandem paragliding or hang gliding.

Does anyone has recommendation on the best operator in terms flight time, view, price, etc.?

Thanks in advance!

Regards,
NSK
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Queenstown Queenstown and Southern Traverse event.
Posted: Sat September 13, 2008 03:00 AM UTC
Will be travelling by hire car to Queenstown during November.
Our planned schedule has us arrive in Queenstown during the southern traverse event.
My questions are:-

Will Queenstown be packed out and accomodation hard to find over this weekend.

If we can change our itinery what is some good self catering accomodation around
$NZ90-100 per day.

Thanks.
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 breasly
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Dunedin dunedin tour or not to tour?
Posted: Tue September 2, 2008 06:31 PM UTC
Can I see the Larnch Castle on my own or do I need a tour. Is there a bus or cab that goes there. I am on a cruise ship and am looking to see the city and Cadbury factory too. Any help?
Bonnie
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 northriver
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Queenstown Best route from Dunedin to Queenstown
Posted: Sat July 26, 2008 06:53 PM UTC
Hi,

Planning to travel to Queenstown from Dunedin in Nov. Can you suggest the best route and interesting places where I should make a short stop along the way?

Thanks a million
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 CherrieTeh
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Cromwell Fruit Farms
Posted: Sat July 26, 2008 05:55 PM UTC
Hi,

I am planning to drive to Queenstown and will be passing Cromwell. Is it possible to visit some fruit farms there and which farms offer opportunity for a tour or fruit picking experience?

Thanks
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 CherrieTeh
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Queenstown Has anyone ever been to a wedding at Chapel by the lake- Queenstown???
Posted: Mon June 16, 2008 12:41 PM UTC
I'm thinking of getting married at Chapel by the lake and then Stone ridge Estate for the reception in Queenstown, but I live in Australia and won't be able to see it before I get married there, so any feedback would be great! Thanks so much :)
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 Engagedlady
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Queenstown Does anyone know about Queenstown???
Posted: Mon June 16, 2008 02:51 AM UTC
HI,

I live in Australia, and am thinking of getting married in NZ,but have never been. I love the whole European scenery and I think Queenstown looks like that from the photos I've seen.

As, I won't be able to go to Queenstown before I get married, does anyone know what Queenstown looks like at the end of march or start of April??

I've been looking at Stoneridge estate/chapel by the lake, and TRelawn Place, but I'm a bit worried as in some photos,the scenery looks quite brown, and I want green.
Would appreciate any responses. Thank you :)
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 Engagedlady
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Queenstown Shotover river rafting
Posted: Sat March 29, 2008 10:08 PM UTC
Has anyone taken small children (ages 4 & 6) river rafting on the Shotover river with Family Adventures?
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 msg500
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Queenstown Baggage storage in Queenstown
Posted: Wed March 12, 2008 10:51 PM UTC
Hello,

Me and my boyfriend are travelling around New Zealand in April, and are planning to do the Routeburn Track in the South Island. We want to find out if it is possible to leave some of our baggage in a self storage locker or something in Queenstown, so we don't have to lug all of our stuff over the track, only taking the things we need for three days. Does anyone have any information on any storage facilities, or recommendations for ones they've used? There doesn't seem to be any information about them in the guidebooks.

Thanks

Anna
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 turnsthepage
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Wanaka DC3 rides
Posted: Thu February 28, 2008 01:42 AM UTC
Hey there,
Does anyone know if they are going to do flights in the dc3 plane for the public, if so how much does it cost and can you pre-book or do you just do it on the day? I went to the Warbirds over Wanaka a few years ago now but we paid to do a short senic flight over lake Wanaka and I would like to do it again this year.
email at holysmokes_2121@hotmail.com if you know!
Cheers,
Bryah
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 bryah
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Wanaka In Wanaka over New Year's?
Posted: Fri November 9, 2007 08:07 PM UTC
Hi all,
A friend and I will be in the Wanaka area over New Year's Eve...while we don't feel the need to get obliterated in a bar, we would like to have a fun New Year's Eve! Is Wanaka a good place for us to be that night? It seems like a great area, outdoors-wise...but I'm worried it might not be a good place to celebrate. Am I off-base? Any thoughts would be appreciated!
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 pmangunta
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Queenstown Accomodation and activities
Posted: Mon October 29, 2007 02:36 PM UTC
I am a student from Singapore and I'm planning to backpack alone to New Zealand for the entire month of March 2008. I'm thinking about spending most of my time, maybe 14 days, in Queenstown. Will the town be busy then? Do i need to book my activities before hand? I have quite a low budget, just there to take a break, but I have to try the bungy jump.

Any recommendations for sites or affordable activities in Queenstown or any other city?
What other parts of New Zealand should I visit?
As i do not have a driving license, how can i travel and is it convenient?

I am so excited but clueless!
Thank you so very much for your time.
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 saifudeen
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