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Don Boddie

New Zealand
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  • Knowledgeability 9.79
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 9.52
  • Politeness 9.91
  • Total Questions 165
 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.

Aesha

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  • Knowledgeability 9.64
  • Clarity of Response 9.71
  • Timeliness 9.79
  • Politeness 9.88
  • Total Questions 256
 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.

Craig Smith

New Zealand
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 21
 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
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  • Knowledgeability 9.82
  • Clarity of Response 9.98
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 9.90
  • Total Questions 124
 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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2010-02-02 Lake Manapouri Camping:

Hi Leah, yes, camping is allowed anywhere, although you'll already see from the map that much of Lake Manapouri's shores are steep and not very accessible. If you plan to visit Pomona or Rona Islands

2010-02-01 planning trip in March:

Hi it has been a few years since I have been to Hanmer Springs, and I know it has been upgraded - I loved it before so I am sure it is fabulous now! There are several places to visit hot springs.

2010-01-28 NZ 14 days: planning matters:

Hi Alexi, Sounds like you have done a fair bit of research already. With only a couple of weeks you can't see it all so don't even try. You need time on a trip like this to enjoy what you see

2010-01-26 please answers my questions:

Hi Gopal, 1: Not allowed in NZ or Aust. Must be an Indian practice. Our gate attendants can handle any situation and if the horse is too naughty we would scratch (withdraw) it. 2: Unextended

2010-01-24 NZ in July:

Hi Vicki, Yes, your time is short and you won't see everything but you'll still have a good time. Try to choose a couple of places in NZ and slow down and see them properly. My votes would go to Rotorua

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