Holiday in Tasmania or New Zealand?

Question

This summer (after Christmas) I'm going on a 2 week holiday with my family and we are trying to decide between Tassie or NZ. I have never been to either, and will probably not get another chance for quite a while. so which would you recommend and why?

Answer 1

Having been to Tasmania earlier this year it's the best. It really depends on your budget and needs. I drove to Melbourne and took the ferry across and used my own car, it is absolutely the best way to travel there. Tasmania is still part of Australia (duh hehe) so no need to worry about medical insurance, changing currency visas, getting prescriptions for meds (if you take any) and the like. I'd like to visit NZ myself but don't want the hassle, or added expense, associated with international air travel, not to mention I'd rather see my own beautiful country first. I went after Christmas myself and got snowed on whilst atop Mt Wellington (near Hobart) on New Years Day, that was a real highlight of the trip....as well as the wonderful fresh food.

Answer 2

Aussie and NZ schools are from January to December, We have our big break at the end of the school year, (our summer) and smaller breaks in the year in between the terms Aussie has 5 states but but this is roughly an idea of the school terms : Term 1 Wednesday, 27 January 2010-Thursday, 01 April 2010 Term 2 Monday, 19 April 2010-Friday, 02 July 2010 Term 3 Monday, 19 July 2010-Friday, 24 September 2010 Term 4 Monday, 11 October 2010-Friday, 17 December 2010 New Zealand s school year: just roughly again, high schools are somewhat different, just by a week or so Term1Between Tuesday 2 February (at the earliest); and Friday 5 February (at the latest)Thursday 1 April (80 - 86 half-days) 2Monday 19 AprilFriday 2 July (108 half-days) 3Monday 19 JulyFriday 24 September (100 half-days) 4Monday 11 OctoberNo later than Monday 20 December (100 half-days)* @ haylb who cares, sheesh, its only aussie :P

Answer 3

NZ for sure.



the reason is I've neva been to tasmania bt am here n YOU WILL LOVE IT.

I did win I came here 20 months ago n I hope I'll neva finish my studies coz that'd mean bye bye NZ



1- it has so many beautiful places to visit , actually NZ is touring country

2- hiking in here takes your breath away. boy I love this country soooooooo much

3- they did film the lord of the rings here so just watch the movie n you'lll know why I do love it

4- very nice n friendly ppl

5- so rich wiv maori culture << thu am sick of their dancing

6- not that expensive.

7- suits young n senior ppl

8- am out of reasons but its beautiful nature would be my million reasons :)



>>> its good to mention that I dont know a thing about tasmania bt still NZ rocks

Answer 4

Done both love both but i'd go NZ for now as the exchange rate is great

car hire is cheaper accom is cheaper they have a glacier and thermal areas

Answer 5

Just because I am a 5th generation Tasmanian that means really nothing. I am completely unbiased.

Answer 6

Even though i think Australia is way more awesome than our Australia wanna be neighbor, i suggest you go to NewZealand as it will be more exciting to go to another country.

Answer 7

Tasmania

U don't want to eat bad fesh & cheps in NZ do u ????