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Rating Summary based on 24 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		21
  • 4 Stars
    		2
  • 3 Stars
    		0
  • 2 Stars
    		0
  • 1 Star
    		1

Detailed rating

  • Ease of getting around
  • Family Friendly
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  		• 4.1
  		• 4.6
  		• 3.5
  		• 3.6
  		• 4.9
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  • 63 of 63 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 LIZKEMPO

    Member since 11/09/2003

    Reviews written: 267

    5 Stars New Zealand now has a small peice of my heart! Review with images 02/04/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Amazing country!1

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Weather unpredictable

    New Zealand is such an amazing country I have truly fallen in love with it! After 6 weeks of traveling the North and the South Island I fill very happy that I covered most of what this country has to offer. I am going to give a brief over view of New Zealand as I am planning some more in depth reviews about each place. I hope this will give you an idea of how long you need in each place, the highlights and the best advice for getting around etc Traveling around New Zealand: There are many options available to you, camper vans and cars are the best way as you get to create your own journey ... more
  • 40 of 40 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Cat199

    5 Stars Sounds, whales and wine! 13/03/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Beautiful country, plenty to do, uncrowded, easy to drive around, friendly people

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Poor FX rate at the moment makes everything a bit pricey, long way from UK

    When we moved to Australia in the middle of last year, we made a list of places we planned to visit and I recall that New Zealand was pencilled in for year six. A few months later and with our appetite whetted through conversations with new colleagues, New Zealand was promoted to become our first planned holiday destination in the southern hemisphere. Needless to say the journey was a nice easy one for us and without the daunting prospect of 24 hours on a plane we decided that a two week break would be adequate. Just as well as this was all the time we could spare. As we started to firm up our ... more
  • 47 of 47 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 Writing321

    Member since 13/08/2005

    Reviews written: 46

    5 Stars New Zealand welcome, Kia-ora Review with images 31/01/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Kiwi welcomes you to Aoteoroa - Land of the Long White Cloud

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Long way from anywhere, don't let this put you off

    Kia-ora. Welcome to my place...... Fished up by Maui, a Maori God, in never-never-land tales, New Zealand is a true paradise, in the South Pacific. The myth tells that he stepped all over bush-clad land; leaving crystal-clear lakes in his footsteps, glistening in cool-green native bush, amid massive, rugged mountains, some so virginal they stand today, unconquered by man. In the millions of years that this beautiful country has evolved it has seen primitive life, the Moriori, Maori and European settlement, less than 200 years ago - so it is a new country in civilised history. It's thought that ... more
  • 49 of 49 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 DeniseKelly40

    Member since 26/04/2006

    Reviews written: 259

    5 Stars Breathtaking New Zealand!!!! Review with images 13/09/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great Scenery, lots to do

    Disadvantages Disadvantages long bus rides to see the whole area

    New Zealand is the youngest country on earth, it was the last major landmass to be discovered. Its history has both Maori and European heritage. There are still amazing Maori historic sites to be found some dating back almost a thousand years. When I visited New Zealand in July I decided to take an organised tour as I had limited time. I travelled with a group of other like minded travellers and we were transported around on a bus with two tour leaders who gave us loads of information along the way. They organised my accommodation and recommended tours to go on in each place we visited. Also ... more
  • 54 of 54 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    u103177

    4 Stars Win a free trip to New Zealand! Diamond review Review with images 05/12/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great culture, lovely people

    Disadvantages Disadvantages A bit quiet in places for those that like a hectic nightlife!

    The title is rubbish but I thought it would get your attention...:0) Journey to New Zealand On the 8th of May 2004 I and 4 friends flew to New Zealand for the final week of our holiday. We had already visited Thailand for 4 days and had experienced very mixed weather in wonderful Australia for 3 weeks…what would New Zealand hold in store for us… General Stuff New Zealand (NZ), as I’m sure you will all be aware, is located to the south east of Australia (as we look at the map). However, it isn’t one land mass as most people assume. NZ is made up of two islands with extraordinarily brilliant ... more
  • 61 of 61 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Allyalcock

    5 Stars New Zealand - a great experience! 10/05/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Beautiful scenery, friendly people, fantastic!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Long way away from anywhere, weather (sometimes!!)

    My first impressions of New Zealand were what a beautiful country it is! With a population of around 4 million in total, it is very untouched and natural, and even though Europeans moved in they still keep a lot of the Maori names and I got the feeling they respect their predecessors, a lot more so than Australia with the Aboriginal people. It is actually located across 2 of the earth's tectonic plates so earthquakes are frequent (although severe ones are very rare so don't let this put you off visiting!) and you can see how the ice age, glaciers and volcanoes have shaped the environment with ... more
  • 35 of 35 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    groovybaby3002

    5 Stars The wonders of the Kiwi country... Review with images 10/06/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Friendly People, Cheap while there, Too much to see

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Long way away, Expensive flights

    Well, where do I start? I guess I should start by introducing it. My family and I decided that a holiday was called for, so we got out the atlas, and looked for a place that would suit the best of all worlds- english speaking, warm climate, family friendly. So, we decided on New Zealand. We started looking around for the best deals. Eventually, we decided that (due to our lack of knowledge about NZ), we should leave it to an operator to book it for us. So, with 12 weeks before we departed, our holiday was booked and the research began. New Zealand is situated in the pacific ocean, to the south ... more
  • 29 of 29 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 nickyct

    Member since 05/01/2005

    Reviews written: 118

    5 Stars Why do so few people live here? Review with images 18/01/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages It is the perfect outdoor destination.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages It sure is one long way!

    NewZealand. Location: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia Capital: Wellington Population: About 4 million NZ is an absolutely stunning destination that I cannot speak about highly enough, clean airs clear skies, backdrops of mountains, empty coastlines, amazing views... it is the perfect outdoor destination. I backbacked NewZealand in the Summer of 2000 (so yes it was a while ago) with my best friend. We were there for about a month on routh from Rarontonga (cook islands) and Australia in our Summer (August) but there Winter, before heading to Western Somoa to ... more
  • 16 of 16 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    kambodscha-joe

    5 Stars Little NZ backpacker guide 22/10/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages landscapes, activities, price

    Disadvantages Disadvantages long flight

    New Zealand (NZ) is a breathtaking country. If you haven´t any backpacker experience and you want to do such a trip, try NZ!. If you like fun and action, try NZ! If you like landscapes and trekking, try NZ! Some pictures are on my travel webside http:// home.freiepresse.de/uwdel HIGHLIGHTS - NORTH ISLAND Northlands is the outstretched finger in the north of Auckland. I didn´t get it done. People had different opinions of the Northlands and of the most mentioned "Bay of Islands". Due to the climate in the Northlands there are the best beaches for swimming and sunbathing. Auckland: An ... more
  • 19 of 19 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    intel

    5 Stars Thinking of travelling around New Zealand 06/09/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Beautiful, Cheap, Friendly,

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Long flight but thats all!

    Thinking of travelling around New Zealand? I spent 5 months touring around so hope I can offer some tips:- Travelling alone? Well if you want to meet people the best way to travel is to use one of the two popular coach tours around the island(s). Choose from either 'The kiwi experience' or 'kontiki' coach tours. Both are very similar but their routes and trip length vary. Advantages of this: No need to plan things as the routes and accommodation are all taken care of, get to meet people, cost effective. Disadvantages: Don't get to choose your own route and therefore may not get to see ... more
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