planning for NZ
Although my Taiwan family trip is coming in 1.5 weeks time, i am actually excitedly planning for my July New Zealand trip with my friends.
We have split the work among us, each focusing on 1 area.
My area is Franz Josef which is famous for their Glaciers.
This is probably the 2nd time i am planning for a trip, the first was my 14D Vietnam graduation trip.
It is not easy to plan for a trip, as every mistake in planning will have a "downstream" problem.
Thus, we have got to be very precise on the activities and timing. Else we will have a lot problems later.
Anyway, i am glad that i have completed my 2 days of planning for Franz Josef. And here is how it looks like:
4 JUL 2012, WED (DAY 4)
PUNAKAITI> HOKITIKA> FRANZ
JOSEF
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TIME
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PLACE/DESCRIPTION
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Remarks
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08:00
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Depart for Franz Josef
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Distance ~226km, Driving time ~3 hrs
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09:30
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HOKITIKA
Rest point if needed, if not can proceed
.
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- Eat breakfast??
Option 1: Hokitika Cheese & Deli - 84 Revell Street, 8am-
4pm
Price range: $14- $20, got pancakes, big breakfast, we can share.
Option 2: Stumpers Cafe & Bar - 2 Weld St. 7am till late
Price range: $15-$20. similar Western style breakfast as above
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By 11:00
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Arrive at Franz Josef town
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11:00 - 11:30
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Check into accommodation- Rainforest Retreat Franz Josef.
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As it is before check in time, we will probably leave our stuff there.
Alternatively, we can check in after our skydiving
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11:30 - 12:30
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Lunch
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Option 1: Full of Beans
State Highway, Franz Josef,
0 3 752 0139
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13:00 - 18:00
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Reach
Skydive Franz for the highlight for the trip - SKYDIVING!
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§ 15,000
feet - $399 - 60+ seconds freefall Oxygen supplied
§ Personal
Photographer Photos & DVD - $199
Total = $598 for 15,000 ft
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18:00 onwards
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Dinner and rest
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Accommodation : Rainforest
Retreat Franz Josef
· 46
Cron Street, Franz Josef, West Coast,
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Freecall within New Zealand: 0800 873 346
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Phone: +64 3 752 0220
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Email: comestay@rainforestretreat.co.nz
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Check in 2pm; check out 10am
5 JUL 2012, THUR (DAY 5) FRANZ
JOSEF
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TIME
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PLACE/DESCRIPTION
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Remarks
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07:00
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Breakfast at Cafe near Glacier Guide
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08:00
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Full day Glacier Walk
+ Hot Spring
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Arrive at Franz Josef
Glacier.
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Reach 15mins before check in
time. Full day Glacier walk starts at 08:15.
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Lunch included
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Total price = $180 for walk +
$12 for lunch
Watch this video before going!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
feature=player_embedded&v=03n_pNTsc6s#!
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What they will
provide:
All our visitors and guides are equipped with
the best in quality equipment.
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Breathable
Rain Jacket
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Waterproof
over-trousers (if required)
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Socks
and sturdy boots (or you have the option to wear your own hiking boots)
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Crampons
(with small waist bag) for superior glacier grip
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Woollen
hats and gloves (if required)
What to bring:
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2-4 warm
upper body layers ideally woollen or polypro (not cotton)
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Quick
drying trousers or shorts (no jeans)
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Food and
drink for the day
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Sunglasses,
sunscreen, camera
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Backpack
Do not wear JEANS
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1700
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Visit Glacier Hot Pool which is nearby
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By the way, I began using Google Map more often while doing the planning, and realized that they can actually do a 3D simulation of your driving route from Point A to Point B. Isn't that COOL?!
I can almost feel myself in NZ during that instant.
HAHA..
3.5 months to NZ.
posted by tazboy at
12:38 PM
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