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Hi,
Your problem is that no can ever predict an aurora more than a day or so out (usually takes 1-2 days for a flare to reach us, but big ones can travel the distance in 18-24 hours).
New Zealand would be a good place to try, since it is closest to the south magnetic pole. It would give you the greatest chance, but again no guarantee, since that depends on the sun's activity at the time.
For some unknown reason the best time to catch aurorae is around the time of the equinoxes - so March-April or Sept-October, so if you are going to take the chance those times would be best.
Because of the long minimum just gone, the best fit model for this solar cycle indicates that maximum will be in 2013. However big flares can occur at anytime.
You can only do your best to get all factors together, but it will be pot-luck with solar activity, I think.
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