Has anyone stayed at the Highview Apartment is Lake Tekapo?
Posted by MJH27, 11 Mar 2011
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has stayed here and if so what did you think of it? We are planning to stay in Lake Tekapo for a few nights in June and really like the look of Highview Apartment on their website but having trouble finding any reviews.
Thanks! ... more
Posted by jotheringman5, 27 Mar 2011
... 2 nights at the Highview apartment in Tekapo in February this year. The apartment is large, and well kitted out. It felt a bit like being at home. It felt very hot when we first opened the front door. This is basically because the apartment is a great sun trap ... more
Posted by MJH27, 27 Mar 2011
... wanting some confirmation that the apartment was as described on the website as we have been mislead with accommodation booked online in the past, particularly in regards to the view and as this was to be the most expensive accommodation during our New Zealand trip we wanted it to be ... more
How can you be sure vacation rentals are not a scam?
Posted by Ralph058, 13 Jan 2011
The only vacation rentals in NZ appear to be on
http://www.holidayhouses.co.nz
The site has a disclaimer that they're responsible for nothing. Is there a way to check and see if the person is legitimate? ... more
Posted by ValGee, 13 Jan 2011
Check them out on T/A. The reviews on there will give you an indication of a few of the vacation rentals available. If several guests have stayed there and postedreviews then the property exists. What areas are you c onsidering? ... more
Posted by itsWindy, 13 Jan 2011
There are loads of vacation rentals--take a look at Bookabach, for example, or airbnb.com. TA has gotten into the business fairly recently.
You are relying on reviews to avoid fraud, as you are elsewhere in the world. It's safest to use agencies, which can act as intermediaries ... more
Posted by zhuhai2007, 14 Jan 2012
... a mistake with Ashleigh - it is actually on a side street in Riccarton, very close to the lovely Mona Vale Gardens, so will be quieter than the other two.
Motels in NZ are actually very good value for money, because they are more like an apartment than a hotel room ... more
Should we skip Christchurch?
Posted by jessiev25, 18 Sep 2011
... a few weeks ago, which is right next to the botanic gardens. Art Gallery despite being a moden building and withstood the quakes, isn't yet open due to it being used by City Council staff as temporary offices and an apartment building next to it needing to be demolished ... more
What will the situation like in Christchurch at end of April
Posted by SingaporeAnnie, 4 Mar 2011
... I cancel the 2 nights apartment in Christchurch and start our way to Hokitika?
We are 3 adults and 2 young children, planning to take a campervan from Christchurch. We have 25 days in NZ South Island. Hope everything will be fine by then. Looking forward to the holiday, hope ... more
Posted by kiwilad37, 5 Mar 2011
... reservation at a motels or apartment you should reconfirm NOW just to make certain. The chances of getting anything on 'a walk-in' basis is likely remote.
Again, repeating the general information from my post on the thread 'New Zealand Is Open', accommodation within a 2-hour drive radius of ... more