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Post by Witchdoctor on Oct 22, 2008 16:36:32 GMT 11
I'm doing a driving holiday from Auckland to Wellington via Hawks Bay. If some of the locals members could advise places of interest would be great, not into commercial locations more nature. Looking for places & things to photograph.
All help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers David
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Post by geeves on Oct 22, 2008 19:30:58 GMT 11
What time are you coming and how long for?
Although parts of it are very commercial you shouldn't miss a detour to Rotorua. Nothing even close in Aus. We might be able to show you some local tracks as well.
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Post by Witchdoctor on Oct 22, 2008 21:07:28 GMT 11
Hi Geeves,
We are picking the camper up on the 22 of Nov & heading to the Mount, then following the coast road around to Gisbone as we have a business meeting there. If we have time we will continue down the coast sight seeing.
Cheers David
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Post by geeves on Oct 23, 2008 6:10:24 GMT 11
I havent got to the East Cape yet but I believe its a beutiful area. Try and find time to visit Lake Waikarimoana.
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Post by tonto on Nov 6, 2008 21:44:37 GMT 11
Recently toured the old homeland, struth its changed in 25 years. Now friends are goiung over Christmas  They want a camper, we saw some doozys all Toyota hiace type things and done in 'young people type paintwok' any idea how to contact these outfits website or email prefer. Any other reliable basic camper places. They dont want mods & cons just basic |
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Post by tonto on Nov 6, 2008 21:47:16 GMT 11
PS they start in CHCH tour south Isl then head to north then back to CHCH some people are just dumm dont ask me why thats the way they planned it.
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Post by geeves on Nov 7, 2008 6:15:11 GMT 11
The ones you describe www.wicked-campers.co.nz/anouther similar option www.spaceships.tv/These are both what I would describe as extreme budget Little more than a bed in the back of an old van althought they do also have a small stove and a bit of built in storage. search campervans for more expensive options |
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Post by JustinW on Nov 7, 2008 11:10:04 GMT 11
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Post by JustinW on Nov 7, 2008 11:15:57 GMT 11
Lake Waikaremoana is nice but don't go there from the Rotorua end there is about 50km of metal road that is very narrow and the locals use the full width!
I agree with Greeves about Rotorua (I used to live there), it has some unique sights. Email me and I can point you in the direction of the things to see for free.
I've also lived on Gisborne so can provide guidance on what to see there.
How many days are you planning it taking you to get from the Mount to Wellington?
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Post by Witchdoctor on Nov 7, 2008 23:09:52 GMT 11
Thanks Justin,
Sent you an email
Cheers David
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They want a camper, we saw some doozys all Toyota hiace type things and done in 'young people type paintwok' any idea how to contact these outfits website or email prefer. Any other reliable basic camper places. They dont want mods & cons just basic 