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We have 2 weeks in New Zealand mid-October. We are from AZ so warmer weather is a plus and we have heard that the North Island is warmer. We were considering 1 week exploring south island and 1 week in a timeshare, north island.. We have 3 options of timeshares that are available : The Village Resort, Taupo; Club Paihia near Bay of Islands, and Turangi Leisure Lodge . We love day hikes, and of course gorgeous scenery, would love to see dolphins and penguins, do a boat trip or 2, and avoid too much driving.
Questions"
1. Does it make sense to stay in a timeshare if we only have 2 weeks?
2. Has anyone heard of any of these resorts?
3. Which area is best to stay a week in Oct. Taupo, Turangi or Paihia?
4. How much warmer would it be in Oct (6-21) north island vs south.
We have hotel points we could use in Queenstown, Christtown and Auckland as well.
Thanks in advance from this 1st time visitor
Questions"
1. Does it make sense to stay in a timeshare if we only have 2 weeks?
2. Has anyone heard of any of these resorts?
3. Which area is best to stay a week in Oct. Taupo, Turangi or Paihia?
4. How much warmer would it be in Oct (6-21) north island vs south.
We have hotel points we could use in Queenstown, Christtown and Auckland as well.
Thanks in advance from this 1st time visitor