On 24 Jun 2006 06:14:47 -0700, "patty"
wrote:
>> >>
>> >> No you will not need need one.
>> >
>> > Agreed - either rear or front wheel drive will do. And 'Hoepika' is
>> > Hokitika. Pronounced Hoe - ki (as in kit) ticker.
>> >>
>> P.S. For Rotunda - try Rotorua. (Pronounced row - tow - rue -ah)
>> >>
>
>Again, appreciate the responses, especially the corrections on my
>ignorance. Regular car it is, I will at least insist on a front wheel
>drive.
>Thanks, Patty
Patty you may or may not be aware that many parts of the South Island
are recovering from a severe snow storm - many are still without
electricity/phone services after 3 weeks.
Check with the rental car companies the availability of snow chains
'in case' you strike another period of severe weather.
Cath |
