If you want to see NZ without stress, traveling together with small groups( we would be 2 ) , comfy but not luxurious , with whom did you do this and what did you see/do? 2-3 weeks.

forget the question, wouldn't go to BKK in the next few weeks just to obtain tourist visa for my wife.

Will select visa on arrival country. I remember there was a post with an extensive list of visa-on arrival countries on this forum. Can't find it.

Cant remember the post either but this may be of some help

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_Thai_citizens

terryq, wonderful. one doesn't realize how freely a Thai can move around.

Will double check before committing to anything

I used Stray travel and went round the north island which was lovely you just hope on and of the mini bus when ever you like but have heard that the south island is ever better but run out of time to see this but still loved my time in New Zealand one of the best place and nices place i have been to

hello randall, would you mind to pm some details plus ideas what you would do next time? It seems your luggage you had to take of yourself?

Still keen to go NZ,