West Coast Travel Forum

Do you still belong to Best Western group, or another group or are you independent. I stayed at the Shining Star chalets in 2003.

I am interested in information regarding a Helihike trip on the Fox glacier. One possible date is around December 2nd. Is there a "best" time of day to take a tour? Like morning vs. afternoon. I realize the trips don't go if the weather is bad. I had read where someone stated that the morning trip might be best. Unfortunately, I think an afternoon trip would best fit our schedule, but will change plans as necessary. What do you recommend for this time of year? Thank you. Steve

Hey,
Does anyone know where an English traveller could get a HIV test down the west coast of Australia.
Cheers for ur help,
kc

We just returned from a fabulous month in New Zealand. While in Hokitika I was looking seriously at a piece of flowered greenstone. I did not get it, but now am regreting that decision. Unfortunately, I did not get the name of the store.

I believe the store I'm looking for was on the west side of Revell St, south of
Weld. It was a very nice store that sold only jade, and had 4 separate rooms.

If anyone could provide me with the name of the store, and either an e-mail or phone number, I would greatly appreciate it.

Need someone to climb Mt Aspiring March - April 2007.
No Mountineering experience.
Rock Climbing and Ski Touring in Australia for years. Cant afford $500 a day for a guide any ideas?

I don't have time to visit both Franz Joseph and Fox Glaciers. I would like to do a heli-hike of one. Which one would be best for this type of activity?

My mother (aka my best friend) and I are going on a road trip this summer as a way to say goodbye before I head off to college. Our trip will begin in Seattle, and we plan to spend a few (2-3) weeks traveling down the West Coast in a convertible. Although there are a few places I'd like to visit, I was wondering about the places that most tourists don't go. Though we plan to be really flexible with our trip, we figured it would be good to have some ideas of places to visit - cities, towns, restaurants, hotels, anything. Thank you!