CRIKEY MATE .have ya seen NZ

[John Saxton]

Ok, headin' over to NZ for another look see soon to explore some of the not so popular spots for tourists.

For those that have tried and tested., what do ya reckon on the outta the way recommendations ..mebbe offa the beaten track.

Be keen to hear of your views!

Cheers

[oldbob13]

John
What are your interests and which island? or both
BobT

[Spaski]

Check out Invercargil down South for something different. Also Southern end of lake Taupo if you like a bit of trout fishing or feeding depending on your success.

Enjoy !

[fred.n]

Waiouru military museum is also worth a look, it's just down from lake Taupo

[Gumby]

If you are in the South Island, head up to Picton.

Then across to Nelson, and make sure you spend a night here...
http://wheelhouse.nelson.co.nz/wheelhouse.html

From there, the Able Tasman National Park is worth a look.

If you haven't done the train trip from Greymouth to Christchurch, then that's a beauty as well.

We also spent a few days at Akoroa. Very relaxing.

[Ianab]

Plenty of 'off the beaten path' places around NZ.

What do you want to do, how are you travelling and where abouts are you going to be based?

I've explored a lot of the country and can probably steer you to some nice spots if I know what you are looking for.

Cheers

Ian

[floobyduster]

If you're north of Auckland and you want to drool over some REAL timber don't miss the Kauri Museum.

Check it out at http://www.kauri-museum.com/

[RufflyRustic]

The Southward Car Museum - there's a river-side park further down this road that's a great place for a picnic too.
The Coremandel Coast area - pm me if you'd like a good, out of the way place to stay up there.

cheers
Wendy

[underfoot]

If you are around the nth island mid april, the collaboratioNZ 07 is on near Whangerai. about 40 "odd" artists and craftists from all over the world get together and spend 10 days making stuff,turners furniture makers,carvers ,sculptors ,blacksmiths etc etc, serious fun,worth checking out.
cheers underfoot

[John Saxton]

Thanks to all you good folk for your input and some interesting replies.

oldbob13 John
What are your interests and which island? or both
BobT
Interests of course WW & Turning,fishing,photography,hiking.like to get off the beaten track sometimes and away from the usual tourist places.

rufflyrustic The Southward Car Museum - there's a river-side park further down this road that's a great place for a picnic too.
The Coremandel Coast area - pm me if you'd like a good, out of the way place to stay up there.

cheers
Wendy
13th Mar 2007 09:30 AM
Thanks Wendy will PM you.

floobyduster If you're north of Auckland and you want to drool over some REAL timber don't miss the Kauri Museum.

Check it out at http://www.kauri-museum.com/
13th Mar 2007 07:37 AM
That is also helpful thanks for that.

Gumby If you are in the South Island, head up to Picton.

Then across to Nelson, and make sure you spend a night here...
http://wheelhouse.nelson.co.nz/wheelhouse.html

From there, the Able Tasman National Park is worth a look.

If you haven't done the train trip from Greymouth to Christchurch, then that's a beauty as well.

We also spent a few days at Akoroa. Very relaxing.

Thanks also Gumby for the heads up on around the S.I.

fred.n Waiouru military museum is also worth a look, it's just down from lake Taupo
I reckon this might also be interesting.

underfoot If you are around the nth island mid april, the collaboratioNZ 07 is on near Whangerai. about 40 "odd" artists and craftists from all over the world get together and spend 10 days making stuff,turners furniture makers,carvers ,sculptors ,blacksmiths etc etc, serious fun,worth checking out.
cheers underfoot


Hopefully we'll get time to check this out also providing it can be managed in the time frame.


Cheers

[Ianab]

If you land in Auckland head up North then. Lots of nice scenic stuff, and make sure you accidently end up at the Ancient Kauri shop. And accidently have a few $$ in your pocket to buy some 40,000 year old turning blanks

The Kauri museum is on your way there, just take a bib to control your drooling there

Lots of beaches, forests, fishing and photo spots on the way north too.

Of course there is the other 90% of NZ to see, but there is allways next time

Cheers

Ian