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Te Anau/Kepler track Questions..
Greetings...
Am heading over to NZ on Saturday for a quick visit (1 week), and we have an itinerary sort of like this: Day 1:Arr Sat pm, stay in Christchurch overnight Day 2rive Christchurch- Te Anau Day 3-6 Kepler track Day 7 Milford sound Day 8 Te Anau- Christchurch Know there's a lot in a short time, so I've got a few questions... Various places on the net describe the drive from CHC- Te Anau at around 9 hours... is this accurate, and I assume it is via Queenstown? Is the road in good condition? We have to pick up supplies for our tramp, would we be better cost wise to visit a supermarket in Christchurch (and if so are there any near the Airport- we are staying at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge) or is the supermarket at Te Anau well stocked? Another option we were considering was bringing some freeze dried stuff with us and declaring it (obviously) when going through customs.. Any recommendations for any specific cruise at Milford Sound? Thanks in advance! Sean |
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The road is in good condition but is a slow twisty two lane road.
Go on the Real Journeys overnight cruise at Milford. One of the greatest experiences of my life. http://www.realjourneys.co.nz/Main/OvernightCruises/ Do the kayak and underwater observatory. It was seriously worth it. One of the most amazing things I have ever seen. The supermarket at Te Anu will work if you want to survive. I bought enough there to make chili, breakfasts and sandwhiches. "Book" wrote in message ... Greetings... Am heading over to NZ on Saturday for a quick visit (1 week), and we have an itinerary sort of like this: Day 1:Arr Sat pm, stay in Christchurch overnight Day 2rive Christchurch- Te Anau Day 3-6 Kepler track Day 7 Milford sound Day 8 Te Anau- Christchurch Know there's a lot in a short time, so I've got a few questions... Various places on the net describe the drive from CHC- Te Anau at around 9 hours... is this accurate, and I assume it is via Queenstown? Is the road in good condition? We have to pick up supplies for our tramp, would we be better cost wise to visit a supermarket in Christchurch (and if so are there any near the Airport- we are staying at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge) or is the supermarket at Te Anau well stocked? Another option we were considering was bringing some freeze dried stuff with us and declaring it (obviously) when going through customs.. Any recommendations for any specific cruise at Milford Sound? Thanks in advance! Sean |
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On Wed, 2 Mar 2005 21:50:58 +1100, in message
, Book wrote: Various places on the net describe the drive from CHC- Te Anau at around 9 hours... is this accurate, and I assume it is via Queenstown? Is the road in good condition? The time is fairly accurate. It is roughly the same, whether you go via Farley - Tekapo - Omarama - Queenstown, or via Timaru - Oamaru - Dunedin - Balclutha - Gore. The former route is the more scenic (and overall the more twisty). -- Cheers, Ralph Change is inevitable. Progress is optional. |
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Hi, I am considering this cruise or the one on Doubful Sound. I am wondering
why this was one of the greatest experiences of your life. Was it the rugged beauty, the ocean life or the ambience of being on a boat? regards Jeff http://community.webshots.com/user/surfoz "true ba" wrote in message ... The road is in good condition but is a slow twisty two lane road. Go on the Real Journeys overnight cruise at Milford. One of the greatest experiences of my life. http://www.realjourneys.co.nz/Main/OvernightCruises/ Do the kayak and underwater observatory. It was seriously worth it. One of the most amazing things I have ever seen. The supermarket at Te Anu will work if you want to survive. I bought enough there to make chili, breakfasts and sandwhiches. "Book" wrote in message ... Greetings... Am heading over to NZ on Saturday for a quick visit (1 week), and we have an itinerary sort of like this: Day 1:Arr Sat pm, stay in Christchurch overnight Day 2rive Christchurch- Te Anau Day 3-6 Kepler track Day 7 Milford sound Day 8 Te Anau- Christchurch Know there's a lot in a short time, so I've got a few questions... Various places on the net describe the drive from CHC- Te Anau at around 9 hours... is this accurate, and I assume it is via Queenstown? Is the road in good condition? We have to pick up supplies for our tramp, would we be better cost wise to visit a supermarket in Christchurch (and if so are there any near the Airport- we are staying at Airport Gateway Motor Lodge) or is the supermarket at Te Anau well stocked? Another option we were considering was bringing some freeze dried stuff with us and declaring it (obviously) when going through customs.. Any recommendations for any specific cruise at Milford Sound? Thanks in advance! Sean |
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