Advantages: Lake, mountain, people, atmosphere, nature, adventure
Disadvantages: reality of leaving (or not..)

...powder in the winter, then Queenstown is the place for you. Hidden away in the Otago region, this town is a gem in its own right. Year-round activities and festivities. An adventure is waiti ... Read review

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as sandemp said, theres no evidence you have even been here. by TheHairyGodmother

Sounds like something from a tourist brochure rather than a review by sandemp

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Probably the most over-rated place in the world
by larsbaby

"Fly high. Stay dry" Parasailing in Queenstown.
by NomadSue

a fabulous resort
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Advantages: Somewhere very diiferent, Maori culture, boiling mud and geysers
Disadvantages: the smell was a little off putting, Maori evening was awful

ROTORUA: Rotorua is on the North island of New Zealand almost in the middle about three hours drive from Auckland and six from Wellington. We stayed at the Sudima Hotel right beside Lake Rotorua and as we got off the bus the interesting sulphur smell of ... Read review

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Oh I'd love to visit there. Lel xx by lel1969

That's a title that trips off the tongue. xx by tallulahbang

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Adrenaline packed activities, bubbling mud pools & eggy smells!
by frankiefromings13

Smells of eggs, but it's worth it!!
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Advantages: Beautiful city
Disadvantages: Not very Kiwi

Christchurch is in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island and is the largest city on this island. Like the North Island's Auckland, it is a key arrival point and hub for international travellers. Christchurch is situated close to the East co ... Read review

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Very helpful. We're thinking of relocating to NZ, and Christchurch is one of the possible places in South Island we're considering, along with Nelson, Queenstown and Dunedin (brrr!). by Colenso

Well, roads changing names every few miles or so and reverting sounds very much like English roads to me! I would like to visit NZ (and Australia, for that matter!) . . . ♥ jes ♥ by jesi

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My experience of christchurch
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Advantages: Fun way to do a city tour
Disadvantages: Rickety, don't run often, expensive, slow

The Christchurch tramway is a 2.5km long tourist tramway that loops around the city centre of Christchurch in New Zealand. Although vintage trams are used, this is not a historical remnant (the tram networked stopped being used in the 1950s), but were rei ... Read review

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Very helpful - Love trams, furniculars and the like but I take your point about it being rather impractical for day to day use. Another fascinating insight into potential life in Christchurch. Thank you for the useful info. by Colenso

It was very quaint I thought by catsholiday

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Vintage Trams!
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Advantages: Central location, price, food quality, vegetarian friendly, vegan-friendly, gluten free options
Disadvantages: Not a lot for fussy eaters

Dux De Lux is an “aquatarian” restaurant/bar complex in Christchurch, New Zealand that offers great food for vegetarians (and pescetarians) at a reasonable price. It is located in the city centre, next to the Arts centre, and is extremely close to the Bo ... Read review

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Interesting, I liked the beers in the one in Queenstown but I didn't go here, though I did pass it on the way to the Botanical Gardens. by larsbaby

Very helpful review. I try to avoid eating out whenever possible and when I do eat out, I want to spend my hard earned cents somewhere worthwhile. I particularly like your comparison of the place with its sister eatery of the same name in Queenstown These are all very useful reviews to anyone like me thinking of going (back) to Christchurch and other places in NZ. Well done and thank you. by Colenso

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Advantages: An amazing natural light show
Disadvantages: Long way to go and quite expensive

WHERE ARE THE WAITOMO CAVES? We drove from Auckland to Rotorua and on the way we stopped at the Waitomo caves near Otorohanga on the North Island of New Zealand. The caves are about two hours south of Auckland and two hours west of Rotorua so it made a ... Read review

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nice review. sounds like an interesting place by fantiquitous

Sounds amazing and the picture is stunning too, Susan by SusanLesley

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Advantages: Very exhilerating, lots of fun
Disadvantages: Scary, Really scary, Expensive, Very Scary, Hard to Reach, did I mention it was scary?

Mokai Gravity Canyon is a centre for performing a trio of adrenaline sports - bungee jumping, canyon swinging and their world famous flying fox. It is located near Taihape, New Zealand, a couple of hours drive North of Wellington. The Canyon itself ... Read review

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Very well-written, entertaining review as always. What I love about the Kiwis is their love of living - rather than watching others live, which seems to be the main preoccupation of most Aussies, as I have learnt much to my disappointment over the many years I have lived here in FNQ. by Colenso

I found the chair frightening enough. (Will post my review about this.)Only incredibly brave people can do the other activities that you describe! good review. by NomadSue

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The ride of terror
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Flying high on the Flying Fox
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Advantages: Cheap, clean, central, comfortable
Disadvantages: No privacy, poor bathrooms

Rolleston House youth hostel is a HI hostel (YHA affiliated, i.e. you get a discount) on Worcester St in the centre of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is situated close to several bus stops, including the bus to the airport (which starts running early in th ... Read review

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Very helpful. My wife and I always stay in hostels whenever we can, unless we can grab a "special" at a local motel or the like. Sadly, it's been many years since I've been able to take advantage of our Life membership for the UK YHA. Ah well! Got a tropical beach on my doorstep every day instead of a brisk walk or run down to a secluded Cornish cove, so shouldn't complain I suppose. by Colenso

well reviewed by TheHairyGodmother

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Advantages: Fun, educational, entertaining, hands on
Disadvantages: Very big (can't see it all), can't take pictures of exhibits

Te Papa Tongarewa museum ("Te Papa" or "Our Place" for short) is New Zealand's national museum and is right in the heart of Wellington next to the docks. If you only have time to visit one thing in Wellington, visit Te Papa. Many of the collections are on ... Read review

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We visited this museum as well - lots to see and do, too much for a single visit. Good review. by NomadSue

I though Wellington was a bit of a dump but we were only there one night - get the ferry across to South Island from here by catsholiday

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The Museum
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New Zealand's diverse, cultural history
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Advantages: Suitable for all ability levels, great scenery on clear days, good variety of terrain
Disadvantages: 45 minutes travel time each way from town centre to resort, lift tickets fairly expensive

Introduction The Remarkables is a ski resort in Queenstown, New Zealand and is named after the mountain range within which it is situated. It is owned by NZSki Ltd who also run the resorts Coronet Peak (also in Queenstown) and Mount Hutt near Chri ... Read review

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An easy to read, well set out and written review. by catsholiday

Good thorough review. by torr

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Learn the ropes in a remarkable way!
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Advantages: Packed with activities and sights, can never get bored
Disadvantages: Not much to see or do in town, stinks of rotten eggs

When visiting New Zealand, Rotorua is a must for any adventure or adrenaline junkie. There is so much to see and do you will never get bored and a few days here just isn't enough. As well as being known for all the adrenaline packed activities on offe ... Read review

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Just finished my review and about to put it on Ciao - you did very different things from us. by catsholiday

Sounds like a good place to visit by Markh5682

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"Pokarekare ana Nga wai o Rotorua" - ROTORUA, New Zealand
by catsholiday

Smells of eggs, but it's worth it!!
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Advantages: Beautiful scenery, wildlife, friendly, good for getting away from it all
Disadvantages: None

I've only just realised that Kaikoura, one of my favourite places in the world, is on this site. Just had to tell people a bit about it. Kaikoura is a small town about 2 hours north of Christchurch, on the South Island of New Zealand. It originated as ... Read review

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well reviewed x by blackmagicstar4

Wow. very nice. One day ..... by Soundsexciting

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Whale Watching Dream
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Kaikoura... GO!
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Advantages: Great views, varied terrain
Disadvantages: Variable weather conditions, can get crowded

The Tongariro Crossing has been described as "the greatest one-day walk in New Zealand". On the North Island, near to Lake Taupo, it's a demanding 17km hike across volcanic terrain. Although it can be done as part of the Tongariro Northern Circuit, a 4 da ... Read review

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Looks great- nicely reviewed x by blackmagicstar4

Looks truly beautiful! Great review. by Borg

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The easy way of getting from Hobbiton to Mount Doom
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Advantages: Great location, good value
Disadvantages: Slightly cramped room

We only stayed at Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers in Auckland for one night on a stopover whilst travelling through the North Island. We were dropped off directly outside the hostel and immediately we thought what a great location it was in. It is in the very c ... Read review

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great review aggy x x x by redeyes22

Great review! x by GemmaC25

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A Backpacker to stay and stay...
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Advantages: Gret place for whales, dolphins
Disadvantages: expensive to do trips

Kaikora is a beautiful part of New Zealand; it is a great place to get up close and personal with nature. Sadly this lovely place is often missed out of people's itinerary as most fly on from Christchurch and don' have time to take a visit. Whales: Th ... Read review

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Well Reviewed.... by majeedkazi

Lucky lady .... Thanks. J.x by headcase44

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Kaikoura, NZ - one of the best places on earth!
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Kaikoura... GO!
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