THE WASHUP
A fantastic trip that is recommended for golfers and non golfers alike. Golfers can experience fantastic courses all providing stunning views and a variety of challenges. Just remember to give Balmacewen in Dunedin the beer & sars - there are plenty of other good courses to play over there.
The scenery really is special and rates up there with Western Canada and The Rockies. One gobsmacking view after another.
We thought that dining out at night generally gave good choices though the cost on occasions was higher than expected. Stay away from Korean and Mexican restaurants and eat up on the fantastic lamb every opportunity you get. Lots of variety in the local beers and all the ones we tasted were to an acceptable standard. Australian wines were plentiful and reasonably priced. NZ pinot noir is plentiful but not cheap.
Don't get a big hire car if there is only the two of you - the little ones fit better on the narrow winding roads. Watch out for the crazy local drivers and travel the scenic routes wherever possible rather than sticking to the highways.
Make sure either the hire car company or your tour operator give you a reasonably detailed map and accurate directions to your particular destinations. Otherwise be prepared to be hornswaggled.
We found the local people everywhere we went to be very friendly and helpful (increasing the further south you go).
Don't miss it! It really is a great trip.
Paul & Jean
2007
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