The Te Waikoropupu Springs ('Pupu Springs') are located in Golden Bay, on NewZealand's South Island. The springs are known for the clarity of the water, andthe volume of water discharged. The springs are spiritually significant to theMaori People.

in addition to taking bus, plane, there is another way traveling around new zealand, that is finding someone to share ride. petrol prices are going up sharply recently, if you buy a car, you'll find petrol costs too much. in my case, i am a driver, and i found that finding passengers to share ride has not only brought my petrol cost down, but also has given me chances to known some good travel friends. how to find sharerider? you can post a rideshare message on boards at every bac....

The domain has heated swimming pools and spa's and other attractions. Behind the spa pools is located the world's only hot soda water geyser, which plays about every half hour. The height the geyser rises to depends on the weather but normally it spouts 3 to 4 metres into the air, for 3 to 5 minutes.

Good beach with dog exercise area. After crossing to Wellington on theInterisland Ferry, our dog was ready for a run before we travelled north. TryPetone shoreline. The dog exercise area is towards the main road north. Greatstretch for all.

Nelson and Surrounds.If anyone is wondering what to do with children in New Zealand I would highly recommend a visit to Nelson at the northern tip of the south island. It is a comfortable and interesting 6 Hours drive north from Christchurch (with a lunch break and several scenery stops). It is also just across the bay by ferry from Wellington should you wish to come that way. Along the way we saw a seal colony just by the roadside and enjoyed our very first fresh Lobster Sandwich (just $5NZ –....

I just wanted to say a few short words of encouragement to anyone who isthinking of visiting New Zealand. It is amazing, wonderful, beautiful, astounding.The views are simply spectacular.We booked our flights on www.webjet.com.au and although they stuffed up ourbookings to begin with a very helpful senior staffer soon put it right and we flewinto Christchurch International Airport as scheduled. We had previously bookedour motel on www.wotif.com and also booked a hire car through www.ginz.com soi....

Capital of the South Island.

Punakaiki is the town centre for the Paparoa National Park - 30,000 ha of varied landscape from classic West Coast native rainforest and mountain tops, to the expansive rugged coastal beaches. The short track from the road leads through native ferns, pongas, and nikau palms to the pancake rocks. This is where rain and sea water have widened the joints in a well-bedded limestone that dips gently seaward into many deep narrow channels. The remnants survive as narrow ridges and pillars in which the....

i just did my trip round nz and these were the best two things i found. i did abus tour with flying kiwi and that was amazing if you are into the outdoors anddont want to spend a fortune. i also did some wofing (working on organic farm)which gets you free accommodation and food in exchange for doing some basictours - awesome way to see beautiful palcesw

wow just back from a tour of the south island of new zealand, its all you expect and more, breathtaking scenery, exciting adventure sports, and whales thrown in for good measure. We travelled with a beautiful campervan with all you needed and more besides, friendly service and extremely helpful. Some of the bigger companies out there cant possibly look after you the way southislandtravel.com did. Recommend them to anyone.