Korimako

Would you move there?

Yes...........and we finally did! After 40 plus years living/working in Europe. Wish we'd done it 40 years ago!

Absolutely love it here

Maybe helps that we're Scots born and feel at home only with better weather !:)

New Zealand is a beautiful place, just a bit far away.

Not if you live here!!:D

If you Google 'Akaroa Tourist Information' then 'Transport' you'll find information on all means of transport to and from Akaroa and Christchurch:)

Yes, do you mean value for money? There is no such organisation in New Zealand ( note spelling:)). They are an Australian based operator. Look at the 100% Pure New Zealand website for ideas

No, don't - there isn't a tipping culture here, thank goodness. After a European trip of several months I paid my hairdresser as usual by credit card and put a $20 dollar bill on the desk. She pushed it back to me and said 'You've been away too long - you've forgotten we don't tip here'

:)

Are you flying in with Emirates? Our flights home have

never been late, but you will have to allow for, not only Customs and Immigration, but also NZ Biosecurity checks. When do you land and what time does your ship leave?

Thanks, but we're only going as far as Auckland. It's the sea days I'd like to know about before that - I know what the weather's like in NZ in November

Can anyone tell me what the average daytime temperatures are in the Pacific between US and NZ? I'd like to know what to pack.

Erm... sorry if this sounds weird, but what is a 'fanny pack'?? Where I come from 'fanny' is a rude word.