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Some airlines, such as Qantas have the annoying habit of sending you 'your flight to xyz has changed' messages. The new flight times are exactly like the booked ones. So where is the change? It's usually a minor change of aircraft. The only impact that may have is that the seat you chose is now somewhere else....
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Now for something completely different
buchhalm replied to Blackduck59's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Thank you. No-bake lemon and coconut with ginger cookies crust.... -
Now for something completely different
buchhalm replied to Blackduck59's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
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That's right. The USA are on list of visa waiver countries.
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Read this. It explains it all. https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/your-journey-to-new-zealand/before-you-travel-to-new-zealand
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Transportation From Sydney Airport to Hotel
buchhalm replied to Mylisa's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
The best is a taxi. The most economical is walking.😉 (Or the train, if your party isn't bigger than 2) -
Nah... Just because there are rare occasions that there are more than one of perhaps two ships in port, we do not need to build new facilities. I don't buy a camper van, just because I go camping once a year.
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Local Buses NZ - Port Chalmers and Lyttleton
buchhalm replied to Tripmode33's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Reply from Dunedin city council, regarding the port Chalmers busses, is that they are short on drivers but are actively looking for volunteers -
Local Buses NZ - Port Chalmers and Lyttleton
buchhalm replied to Tripmode33's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
So, I just emailed the Dunedin city tourist board and asked if they plan to do something quickly about the bus situation between the port and town. Given that most ships will be there during the school holidays, there shouldn't be a shortage of vehicles. And, as others mentioned, the service is needed mostly for a few hours in the morning and again afternoon. I'll let you all know what they say. If anything at all.... -
Private shore excursion Lyttelton
buchhalm replied to BecWise's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Perhaps put that in the Roll Call for your cruise. That should raise some interest. 🙂- 1 reply
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Local Buses NZ - Port Chalmers and Lyttleton
buchhalm replied to Tripmode33's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Hi. When I last looked, there were a handful of local companies, offering pretty much the same (of course) as the ships. Prices, more or less, matched the ships excursions. Many tours were not available on cruise ship days, which would mean that the cruise lines grab most availability. As for the train: it is fully chartered to the cruise lines as far as we were able to work out. Furthermore the train only goes half way compared to pre-Covid days. That, and it would cost you a minimum of $300p.p. That is the very cheapest option we could find. -
Local Buses NZ - Port Chalmers and Lyttleton
buchhalm replied to Tripmode33's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Dunedin port better get their act together. In early January there will be two quite large ships in town at the same time. Many passengers will just give their cruise lines the finger for charging $ 20 or 30 for a ride to town. The local buses cost a fraction of this, but will be crowded. So the city better put on a few specials for a few hours -
Time for Michael Buble to come out of the cave.
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NZ Early disembarkation denied. Any suggestions?
buchhalm replied to lhayler's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Hubby goes "on an excursion", and just doesnt re-board. Have your passport. You stay on board and take the bags home -
Taieri gorge railway excursion 2023
buchhalm replied to CU64's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Thank you for clarifying the train tour. I was THIS close to bite the bullet and fork out $500+ per person for the train ride in January. I am not going to do that now. I refuse to be taken for a ride (pun intended). The price is outrageous and I hope that other cruisers will refuse this extortion as well.