South or North new Zealand

There are 10-14 up to 14 working hours (I'm pressing for 14 days) so we know we can only really make one isle, but we can't really do which. Preferably we don't change places every single night, but use a few different places as a basis for 2 or 3 night and outings.

We' re interested in landscape and countryside, good eating & drinking, Maori civilization, hiking and spotting dolphins & whales. We' d also like to go angling, but we have no previous angling experiences. I' m also a big Neil Finn enthusiast, so if we do North Isle I' d have to stop at some Finnish-portant places, but if the South Isle is the best for us as a whole I' m willing to give up Finnish.

When we do the North Isle, we want to see these things: on the South Island: I' ve been to Auckland and my associate has visited the South Islands, but both were 20 years ago. But we also have to consider the children - which of the islands do you think would be more fun for them?

Itineraries would be greatly valued for any advise regarding which islands to explore and a roughly proposed route. Hello doughnuts, North Isle is well suited for seaside scenery and shores (visit in January), Maori civilization and heritage, Neil Finn, angling (sea and trout), simple strolls in the local shrubs and tropical, eco-tours to see sharks and possibly orca.

Propose to settle in Auckland for several overnight stays, followed by Rotorua and Wellington. Make daily excursions from these locations (e.g. Whakatane for eco-tours and angling charter). On the way to Rotorua, you' ll see Waitomo Caves and drive through Te Awamutu (home town of the Finns). Matamata Hobbiton can be viewed as a full days out from Rotorua.

Fourteen days would be a good period of the year. The North Island would work for me. The above schedule with change, and against you several overnight a place wish. Instead of spending several days in Auckland, take a 5-day, four-day Northland tour with a brief Bay Of Islands stop.

There are no attacks and good possibilities for angling. You' ve got no false call and you could always come back to the other one! Whilst the SI offer hundred of family-friendly adventures, they are not very budget oriented (kayaking, canoeing, helicopter tours, walks, etc.); the distance is longer and the children are inundated.

There are many great little strolls to cascades, seals, penguin skins, etc., which are all free, so maybe you'll come back when the children are a little older...... The Rotorua has a lot to offer for children and grown-ups. Angling (trout); Maori evening of Maori civilization; Rotorua museums for a great historical and culinary adventure; tobogganing; zorbings; cycling; hot springs; bushwalking and driving.

Hobbiton, Waitomo cave, Taupo all in one single ride from Rotorua. All the above-mentioned bodies that recommend the North Isle on the basis of your interests. The Rotorua is great for the family and there are many free or inexpensive outdoor pursuits in Wellington (e.g. Te Dad = free). Thank you for all your answers and suggestions, it really did help us to decide, so we think we will do North Isle.

Hello again, I am happy to see that you are considering your choices and considering North Island cheaply. Whakatan has ocean angling charter, while Lake Taupo fishes trouts. They are both within walking distance of Taupo, which is nearer Rotorua.