Vacation in New Zealand!

[topcat83]

Originally Posted by MrsRose

Just booked our flight to New Zealand last night!

We'll be there for just over a week in the beginning of March. Hope it's lovely weather that time of year...

We're so excited!

New Zealand, here we come!

That's a good time of year, generally. The weather is usually settled then. After saying that, this is New Zealand, and there's a reason it's green (generally) here. So there's never a guarantee.
So fingers crossed!

[MrsRose]

Originally Posted by topcat83

That's a good time of year, generally. The weather is usually settled then. After saying that, this is New Zealand, and there's a reason it's green (generally) here. So there's never a guarantee.
So fingers crossed!

Gosh, we don't even own an umbrella. Lol.

Guess we'll be purchasing an umbrella and some raincoats before March.

[Song_Si]

Umbrellas! let's stay positive about the weather.
For years I'd take my annual hols in March, weather conscious as a motorcyclist, usually was the best time, added benefit of not being school hols either. Pics of Huka Falls near Taupo and beach at Mt Maunganui (Tauranga) from my last trip March 09.



Forget the umbrella!

[carosapien]

Originally Posted by MrsRose

Gosh, we don't even own an umbrella. Lol.

Guess we'll be purchasing an umbrella and some raincoats before March.

Not many people use raincoats in New Zealand and that time of year you won't either - it will be too warm. Get wet and dry out again like the locals do. If you need something buy it when you get there.

Why not visit in the winter and try it then? summers tend to be short in NZ and a bit hit and miss with fours seasons in one day in some parts. See it at its worst in the colder months to get a feel if you'll like it or not, it will be cheaper then too.

Try to rent a holiday home, you'll get a feel for what it's like to live in a NZ house and use its facilities. It will be a lot more like normal Kiwi life than staying in motels, hotels and holiday parks. While you're there go to some open homes, car yards and shop at The Warehouse, Pak N Save etc to get an idea of what your purchasing power will be like and what's available.

[topcat83]

Our 'best find' umbrella - a storm one from Bunnings.
Stands up to those spring 'roaring forties' breezes...

[MrsRose]

Those are good ideas. We can't change the time of our visit though, cause we've already booked and paid for our flights.

We may look into a night or two at various holiday houses though.

[prgopala]

Originally Posted by Song_Si

Umbrellas! let's stay positive about the weather.
For years I'd take my annual hols in March, weather conscious as a motorcyclist, usually was the best time, added benefit of not being school hols either. Pics of Huka Falls near Taupo and beach at Mt Maunganui (Tauranga) from my last trip March 09.



Forget the umbrella!

Reminded me of the vacation that i had taken in August -Sept 2009. Did the famous taupo bungee as well. NZ is an amazing place.

[Simmy_M]

New Zealand is great place to visit. The weather remains almost constant here that is the only reason many visitors across the globe come here to visit.

[Weta]

Originally Posted by Simmy_M

New Zealand is great place to visit. The weather remains almost constant here that is the only reason many visitors across the globe come here to visit.

Have you been 'here'?

It's not disimilar to Ireland in most parts.

[Jimaba]

Yeah, I was a little surprised to see that as well. A pretty common saying around Auckland is "Welcome to Auckland, four seasons in one day." So don't get up in the morning to see the sunshine and decide not to take your umbrella.

As far as lodging goes I would also suggest renting a decent car for traveling, but theres also hostels and backpackers located all over New Zealand for you to stay in. If you're keen on being social you can share a larger room with others, or I'm sure it would be easy enough for your family to get it's own room.

I hope you enjoy your stay here! It really is beautiful.