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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.
Experience in the area
Have travelled extensivley through NZ and currently operate a Homestay just north of Wellington
Organizations
New Zealand Association of Farm and Home Hosts.
Levin Racing Club
Camp Hohepa inc
Kapiti Boating Club
Nz Recreational Fishing Association
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Recent Answers from Don Boddie
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
2009-06-18 staying in newzealand:
Hi Nadine, Perhaps the best avenue of research would be to visit www.searchnz.co.nz and find some immigration consultants. They will be able to answer your questions regarding finding work
2009-04-09 Travel around sth island in August:
Hi Janine, Your question arrived while we were away for Easter, hence the delay in answering. August is probably the coldest month and any of the roads in the deep south can be affected
2009-01-04 New Zealand visit:
Hi Gail & Don, Your question requires some research and some time to check the best web references so I will answer your questions in a couple of days. I suspect you may be better to fly
2008-10-06 renting a car:
Hi Helen, I am not sure about the minimum age to rent a car in NZ however I suspect if you have a valid drivers license you will be able to. The insurance loading for drivers under 25 is pretty
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