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New Zealand 2005

A trip from December 27, 2004 to January 08, 2005, travelling to Queenstown, Cromwell, Fox Glacier
We visited the southern island of New Zealand in December … More  
We visited the southern island of New Zealand in December 2004/January 2005 starting from Queenstown and working our way up to Wellington (on the northern island).
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Mon 12/27/04 (day 1) - Queenstown

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Backpackers Downtown Lodge

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Hotel
Backpackers Downtown Lodge
Shotover St
Queenstown, OTA, New Zealand
+64 3 442 6395
Mon Dec 27 12:00am - Wed Dec 29 12:00am
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Wai

"New Zealand Green Lipped Mussels, South Island Cured Salmon, Smoked Blue Cod, and fresh premium New Zealand …More  
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Mon Dec 27 11:00am - Mon Dec 27 1:00pm
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Surreal

Dance, drink, dessert, perhaps a bit of DJ'ed music. A little bit elegant, a little bit more hip than the …More  
Entertainment
Mon Dec 27 6:00pm - Tue Dec 28 12:00am
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Tue 12/28/04 (day 2) - Queenstown

Ben Lomond

"One of the highest peaks in the basin with some stunning views. This can be a full day walk so take extra …More  
Thing to Do
Tue Dec 28 6:00am - Tue Dec 28 11:00pm
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Loaded Hog

"The Loaded Hog opened its doors in picturesque Queenstown four years ago. Situated in the heart of the Steamer …More  
Restaurant
Queenstown
Tue Dec 28 6:00am - Tue Dec 28 7:00am
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TSS Earnslaw

"Cruises depart regularly throughout the day. You have the choice of a cruise by itself, or it can be combined …More  
Thing to Do
Tue Dec 28 12:00pm - Tue Dec 28 6:00pm
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Bardeaux Bar

"Sumptuous up-market venue that’s more New York than New Zealand. Gorgeous magazine-cover bar-staff have fine-t …More  
Entertainment
Tue Dec 28 6:00pm - Wed Dec 29 12:00am
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The Cow Restaurant

"The COW Restaurant in Cow Lane off Beach St, Queenstown, New Zealand is an institution serving superb food …More  
Restaurant
Tue Dec 28 6:00pm - Tue Dec 28 8:00pm
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Winnies

Poor service, overpriced appetizers, and a gimmicky retractable roof. Go Winnies!
Restaurant
Tue Dec 28 10:00pm - Tue Dec 28 11:00pm
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Wed 12/29/04 (day 3) - Queenstown, Cromwell

Southern Laughter Lodge

"Southern Laughter Lodge is a warm, friendly, purpose built funky Queenstown Hostel with the x-factor, with …More  
Hotel
4 Isle Street
Queenstown, New Zealand
(03) 441 8828
Wed Dec 29 12:00am - Thu Dec 30 12:00am
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Queenstown Wine Tour

"Visit four to five of Central’s premier vineyards. Take a tour of New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave …More  
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Wed Dec 29 6:00am - Wed Dec 29 11:00pm
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Carrick Winery and Restaurant


Restaurant
Bannockburn, RD2
Cromwell, New Zealand
+64 3 445 3480
Wed Dec 29 11:00am - Wed Dec 29 1:00pm
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Peregrine Winery

"Peregrine Wines is located in the Gibbston region of Central Otago – just an easy 20 minute drive from Queenst …More  
Thing to Do
Kawarau Gorge Road, RD 1
Queenstown, New Zealand
64 3 442-4000
Wed Dec 29 12:00pm - Wed Dec 29 6:00pm
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Mt. Difficulty Winery

"With our founding vineyards established in 1992, Mt Difficulty owns some of the oldest vineyards and is …More  
Thing to Do
PO Box 69
Cromwell, New Zealand
+64 3 445 3445
Wed Dec 29 12:00pm - Wed Dec 29 6:00pm
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Chard Farm Winery

"Chard Farm was established in 1987 by Motueka brothers Rob & Greg Hay. They were the first to come into …More  
Thing to Do
Queenstown, New Zealand
+64 3 442 6110
Wed Dec 29 12:00pm - Wed Dec 29 6:00pm
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Fishbone Bar and Grill

Frommer's Review: If I could have a restaurant in my backyard, it would be this one. It's wacky and …More  
Restaurant
Wed Dec 29 6:00pm - Wed Dec 29 8:00pm
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Thu 12/30/04 (day 4) - Fox Glacier

Ivory Tower Lodge

"This New Zealand lodge has been owned and operated for many years by Ann and Dale Scott and offers the best …More  
Hotel
Sullivan Rd
Fox Glacier, New Zealand
64 3 751 0838
Thu Dec 30 12:00am - Sat Jan 1 12:00am
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Lake Matheson

Scenic lake world-renowned for its fantastic view of mountains reflected in the waters...when it's calm and …More  
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Thu Dec 30 6:00am - Thu Dec 30 11:00pm
Sat Jan 1 12:00pm - Sat Jan 1 6:00pm
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Atomic Shuttle to Fox

Some of the cheapest bus rates on the South Island. Buses are generally small and a bit cramped.
Transportation

03 322 8883
Thu Dec 30 7:00am - Thu Dec 30 1:00pm
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Plateau Cafe and Bar

"Intimate modern décor with cosy fire and outdoor dining, extensive and affordable menu and wine list available …More  
Restaurant
Glow Worm Forest Building(opposite BP)
Fox Glacier, New Zealand
+64 3 751 0058
Thu Dec 30 6:00pm - Thu Dec 30 8:00pm
Fri Dec 31 10:00pm - Fri Dec 31 11:00pm
Sat Jan 1 11:00am - Sat Jan 1 1:00pm
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Fri 12/31/04 (day 5) - Fox Glacier

Hobnail Cafe

Small cafe tucked inside the Fox Glacier Alpine Guides Building.
Restaurant
Fri Dec 31 6:00am - Fri Dec 31 7:00am
Sat Jan 1 6:00am - Sat Jan 1 7:00am
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Fox Glacier Lodge Bike Rental

Fox Glacier Lodge rents out decent (not great...) bikes at decent rates. Helmets are included in the rental.
Thing to Do
Sullivan Road, PO Box 22
Fox Glacier, New Zealand
(03) 751 0888
Fri Dec 31 6:00am - Fri Dec 31 11:00pm
Sat Jan 1 6:00am - Sat Jan 1 11:00pm
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Cafe Neve

A friendly café/restaurant serving cuisine for all occasions, including award-winning beef and lamb, seafood, veniso …More  
Restaurant
Fox Glacier, New Zealand
+64 3 751 0110
Fri Dec 31 11:00am - Fri Dec 31 1:00pm
Fri Dec 31 6:00pm - Fri Dec 31 8:00pm
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Jenny (View Jenny's trips)
just love the place so beautiful makes you want to be there so many places to see and do.
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Jenny (View Jenny's trips)
I think it's a beautiful Country and the places that were shown was breath taking it just make you want to be there.
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Tiku (View Tiku's trips)
once a french writer states that " la beauté c'est l'amour" and after this trip i want to confess that the beauty of the landscape and the environment generally have caused me to fallen in love with all what i saw. its all an art of beauty!
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Shaggy Mojo (View Shaggy Mojo's trips)
Looks like a wonderful trip. I have to add New Zealand as a place to see.
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Ling (View Ling's trips)
you have beautiful pics there. what kind of camera do you use, may i know?
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Team Frosick (View Team Frosick's trips)
Hm...New Zealand...I think it was just our Sony DSC-P7. An older, 3.1 megapixel pocket digital camera. If you want to know for certain, you can click on one of the pictures and go through to our Flickr site - the type of camera used for the picture is listed on the picture's main page, I believe.
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Sergio (View Sergio's trips)
Everithing looks wonderful. We are travelling for 1 year, and we´ll arrive NZ in October.
You can check our travel in:
http:\\www.pilarysergo.blogspot.com
I hope we´ll enjoy NZ as much as you have done.
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ellen (View ellen's trips)
Great trip. I really envy you. I wish I can do the same. My son is currently on a month back packing trip in New Zealand. I'm hoping to go there in March 2007.
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Team Frosick (View Team Frosick's trips)
Badri,

We're thinking that the next time we go back, we might try a bicycle tour. There are definitely a few places we'd like to backpack, though. Good luck on getting there in March!
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Eunice (View Eunice's trips)
Wow...such a great trip.This is the place which i really wanted to backpack.I plan to go there on next year March, after looked at your trip journal I feel like want to fly over there now :)
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