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06/20/09 01:17 PM
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Denise
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We're discussing travel plans for 2010 and are setting our sights on New Zealand.
We've narrowed our choices insofar as time of year to go. I'd appreciate any insight that will help us make an educated decision as to the best time to take this journey - April or November. We're hoping to avoid hot/cold weather extremes.
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Denise
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/20/09 01:40 PM
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Denise, have you checked at Weather Underground? You can check the monthly temps in an easy to view calendar for all the past years. Click the links below and scroll down to the monthly calender view with the graphics. From there, you can go back through the years. I am not sure where you are going in NZ so I used Auckland as my city, you can change that as well. Auckland April 2008 weather Auckland November 2008 weather
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/20/09 01:45 PM
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Denise
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Thanks, Karen. I actually did check that site some time ago and we narrowed down our choices based upon past temperature data. We'd like to get some additional perspective to help firm our decision.
We'll be touring North and South.
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/20/09 02:21 PM
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We were there in the beginning of December 2007 and it was very rainy. That doesn't mean much, though. I would average the past 10 years for temp and rainfall.
Which sailings are you considering?
Karen
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/20/09 05:14 PM
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Denise
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Karen, We're researching several options.
Denise
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/20/09 05:46 PM
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Denise,
Alan and I were on the South Island the last two weeks of November. We had beautiful weather. It didn't start raining until we arrived in Auckland.
Hope this helps.
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/21/09 04:16 AM
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/21/09 04:47 AM
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Denise
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Thanks, Donna and Wes.
Donna, We can only hope the weather will be as great as what you experienced. With weather patterns so unpredictable, despite historical data, it's "the luck of the draw." Hope we luck out regardless of when we take this trip.
Wes, The site you provided looks very informative. Will give it a more detailed read.
Denise
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/21/09 06:17 PM
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We went in Feb and had great weather
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/22/09 03:52 PM
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Denise
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Denise
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/22/09 04:26 PM
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Denise, our vacation in New Zealand was the second and third weeks of November. We arrived home just a couple of days before Thanksgiving in 2004. We had beautiful weather most of the time, with rain and heavy clouds only near Mt. Cook. It was early spring, so too soon for the lavender fields to be in bloom, but everyplace we visited was incredibly beautiful. You are in for a big treat!
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/23/09 07:56 AM
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Denise, we were in Auckland for several days in early December a couple years ago. We thought it was really cold--the temps were in the 50 degrees Fahrenheit range--but some people may think that's OK. I think it was colder than usual when we were there, at least that's what everyone said. Unfortunately I wasn't prepared for that, so whenever you go, be sure to bring something to keep you warm if necessary.
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/23/09 09:14 AM
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Ms Understood
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Denise, we were also there in February (2006) and the weather was very nice, sunny and warm. Sounds like your time frame choices are a bit iffy, kind of between seasons?
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/23/09 09:38 AM
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Denise, we've been there twice...once in late January and once in December. I would highly recommend going during our winter (their summer)for perfect weather. I don't think it ever gets too hot so don't worry about that. I'm afraid the dates you're considering may be during rainy times.
I would certainly check with Ngaire, the expert !
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/23/09 09:46 AM
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I was there in late January/early February (same cruise as Marcie. Weather was picture perfect every day to my memory, except perhaps a drizzle in Milford Sound.
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Re: New Zealand - 2010
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06/23/09 04:30 PM
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Denise
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Thanks so much for the comments and suggestions. Lots to think about and weigh, prior to making a concrete decision.
Denise
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