What is the general processing time for an Australian transit visa? I'm in a hurry, and I have a one-hour stopover in Gold Coast ? New Zealand Q&A
Have you walked along the left coast line ? New Zealand Q&A
Are the roads on the west coast closed during this period ? New Zealand Q&A
Can we just drive along the coast ? New Zealand Q&A
Rooms and the itinerary are all booked. We will go to Fox Glacier and Wanaka on the West Coast on the 13th and 14th. Do you know if this route is available ? New Zealand Q&A
Excuse me, can you go from Nelson to Christchurch via the east coast ? New Zealand Q&A
I don't know whether the coastal road 1 between Christchurch and Nelson will be open by the end of October ? New Zealand Q&A
Do you guys have the same itinerary as me? I'm traveling from Auckland along the east coast to the south this morning ? New Zealand Q&A
Excuse me, friends who have been to the South Island. Is the bridge from the West Coast to Fox Glacier damaged by heavy rain yesterday? What's the situation now ? New Zealand Q&A
Can you please advise if you have to go back to Christchurch from Kaikoura to Greymouth, or is there a direct route to the West Coast? Thank you ? New Zealand Q&A
Hello everyone, we will arrive in Christchurch the day after tomorrow, Road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown to Dunedin, then along the east coast back to Queenstown. How are the road conditions? Is there no detour due to road construction? I don't know where to check real-time traffic conditions. Thank you ? New Zealand Q&A
Regarding the recent flooding in the South Island, tourists with travel plans in the near future do not need to panic. The latest information we have is as follows: 1. The water levels in the high-water areas of Lake Wakatipu and Lake Wanaka in Queenstown have reached their peak, and the weather has cleared up. This week is expected to be mostly sunny, with no more rain predicted, so the flood risk has been alleviated. Businesses along the shores of Lake Wanaka have resumed operations. The famous Wanaka Tree will remain partially submerged for a while longer due to the still-high water levels. Queenstown is experiencing clear weather, and recent photos show that while the water levels are high, the risk of flooding has diminished. 2. The South Island highways, which were previously closed, have started to reopen. State Highway 72 has resumed traffic, although there is heavy congestion, so travelers should allow extra time if using this route. 3. There is still flooding at the Rangitata Bridge section of State Highway 1, but once the water recedes, traffic will be able to resume. There is also flooding at the intersection of State Highway 1 and State Highway 79. The Timaru District Council has stated on social media that there is no risk of the recently reopened bridges on State Highway 72 being closed again. 4. The goal is to reopen State Highway 6 on the West Coast before Christmas, but this is entirely dependent on the weather conditions. If the weather remains favorable, the road repair progress will be normal, but if there is another heavy rain, it will affect the repair schedule. Therefore, travelers planning to visit the West Coast of the South Island around Christmas and New Year's need to closely monitor the road repair progress. The New Zealand Transport Agency's update on December 10th at 4pm: SH6 - The past two days have been sunny, and road repair progress has been smooth. The agency has been working to clear the landslide section between Fox and Franz Josef towns, aiming to reopen the Hokitika - Makarora section before Christmas. The Whataroa - Harihari section, which has suffered the most damage, is still closed due to multiple landslides, and the agency is striving to reopen it before Christmas ? New Zealand Q&A