go backpacking in new zealand

Been out in New Zealand for over 6 months, so I am going to call this thing done.

Had a good time out here – traveled round most of the country and now set up in Queenstown waiting for the ski season to get underway.

I fly to Auckland on Novemeber 2nd, for a year backpacking round New Zealand. So looking forward to it!

I said i would and I have. I just had the best trip ever, New Zealand is a wonderfull place and the people as nice as any I have ever met. We did a three week campervan trip with these guys w/ Escape campervans: Escape Campervans
We even got in the finals for their photo competition, bottom photo here
http://www.escaperentals.co.nz/Photo_comp1.asp
Awesome

great climate and wonderful people. You won’t regret it

I have info for hiking with a cool eco tour group in N.Z. but I would love to get with a few people to go together.

I began 2 months ago doing a Stray bus trip (http://www.straytravel.co.nz) – and I am currently in Queenstown in a Spaceships (http://www.spaceships.tv) – which is actually a pretty wicked campervan.

However I only intended to stay in NZ for 3 weeks (I’m eating up my Aussie time by staying longer)

I met a great girl on the bus and we decided to see some more of NZ on our own – so here we are.

What can I say that hasn’t already been said? Great people, scenery, places… feels really safe and set up for backpackers

I’d recommend it (and Stray / space) to anyone

I’ve down four days on the Rees-Dart track on the South Island and loved every bit of it!

I would have been up and around the Cape on the North Island, but my pack was lost for a few days upon arrival.

The NZ environment is absolutely amazing. You can be in a rain forest one minute, then open grass plains, then climbing an alpine saddle. On the North Island you can be on the beach, then into a forest, and then onto a volanco!

This is a beautiful country and the very best way to see it is slipping into the wilderness by yourself or with a small group. Lots of friendly people out there! I was “alone” on the Rees-Dart, but I formed several friendships in the process. Everyone keeps up with everyone else. :)

I can’t wait to get back to it!