I have only vague plans at the moment, but I'm keen on heading out to Golden Bay from about the 27th until just after New Year's, then maybe on down to Chch to visit Splat once she gets back from Antarctica, then either out to Mt. Cook to see Annabel or straight back to Welly. Would prefer to get back by about the 10th probably at the latest due to me not knowing anything at all really about what my work situation might be like then.

At the moment I have two options for getting around: flying/ferrying down and then bumming a ride with someone to Golden Bay and then Chch, then flying back to Welly, or bum a car from my parents and make my own way around. This latter option I'd only consider if I had 2-3 other people with whom to spread the costs of getting the car down there.

Timmy I am very keen to hear more about your deal!