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Mick Maurer

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.45
  • Clarity of Response 9.68
  • Timeliness 9.88
  • Politeness 9.78
  • Total Questions 349
 Can answer questions on both air and land transportation, climate, currency exchange, driving, food, time zones, tipping, travel insurance, visas and passports, vaccinations, weights and measures, tourist attractions, adventure travel, hiking, camping, fishing, boating, cruising, hotels and resorts, and how to get the best value for your available time and budget. I serve on the Board of Advisors for the Australian Tourist Commission and have visited more of Australia and New Zealand than 95% of the people that live there. Happy to answer questions about specific issues.

Aesha

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.63
  • Clarity of Response 9.70
  • Timeliness 9.78
  • Politeness 9.88
  • Total Questions 249
 Christchurch and Wellington areas (I have lived in both), however I have travelled extensively through New Zealand and can offer help with most regions. Camping, bus tours, accommodation, swimming with dolphins, whale watch, historic places, beaches, car, motorhome, motorbike rental, glaciers, rail and ferry info, mountain biking, skiing, farm info, jet boating, flight sightseeing, caves, lakes, rivers, national parks, tramping (hiking) etc.

Don Boddie

New Zealand
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.77
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 9.47
  • Politeness 9.90
  • Total Questions 136
 Can assist with enquiries relating to internal travel, air, car, train , bus, ferry etc. Accommadation in Homestay, Farmstay, motels, camping etc. Recreational fishing freshwater, sea and gamefishing. Rugby, cricket, horse racing etc. Where and what to eat and drink, wine trails, food festivals etc. Cost effective travelling.

Craig Smith

New Zealand
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 19
 Please ask anything at all about home schooling, that is, educating your own children at home instead of sending them away to school. Ask questions about the legal, social, academic, curriculum and practical issues surrounding home-based education.

Bruce Fraser

New Zealand
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.81
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 9.89
  • Total Questions 119
 About: Fiordland, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, hiking in Southern South Island. General travel questions about Te Anau, Manapouri, Milford Sound.

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2009-11-16 milford sound:

Thanks Liran - yes you do have to use the huts, camping is not allowed. The terrain off the track is very steep and during storms the rain is very heavy, so camping isn't practical. You can park your

2009-11-11 milford sound:

Hi Liran, To help me understand your question can you please tell me - 1/ Do you plan to walk the Milford Track? 2/ Do you want to walk with the guided walk company Ultimate Hikes or walk independently

2009-10-12 After a Translation if Possible:

Greetings Gabrielle, This is a version of the Lord's Prayer: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today

2009-09-23 The best month to travel in Southern Newzealand and highs and lows temperatures during Novemeber:

Hi Jagdish, It is late spring / early summer in November and the temperature in the South Island ranges between 18 to 25 degrees celcius during the day down to about 7 to 12 degrees at night

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