dzareth, u going alone? oct/nov is spring time if i'm not wrong..

ur itinerary sounds like a dream itinenary, basically u've covered all the nice places in NZ.. very ambitious indeed, but with country so beautiful, sure semangat to achieve ur dream huh?

i'm planning to go too, but planning in 2011.. need to collect lots of money first

@navilink

2011 is still a long way, but having a target is good indeed . Keep working towards it!

My actual NZ dream vacation would require about 6 weeks . And a whole lot of cash . Initially I wanted to go in 2010, either in Apr/May or Oct/Nov, but I couldn't resist to see if it can be realized this year.

I've surveyed MAS airfare for NZ for a few years already. It is cheaper to purchase when they are having a promotion. And it it cheapest at THIS promotion because they allow a longer travel duration. Previous promotions allow return tickets for two weeks only.

And it helps that NZ dollar is lower against ringgit compared to before. Unfortunately, most of the activity fees in NZ has increased NZD 10 since last year.

I prefer solo travel as I have the power to call on any decisions. If I make a bad call, there's only me to blame. After all, I'll still meet people along the way and forge new friendships.

Going this year is a bit of a handicap due to the time/budget constraints. I need to decide soon .

This post has been edited by dzareth: Jun 4 2009, 02:37 PM

If u going NZ this year mayb we can meet up, coz i will be going this july

why don't u try other airplanes instead? i've met an NZ guy in Krabi during my vacation, he suggested Thai Airway or Qantas, cheaper but not sure how true is that.. some recommend airplane flight called 'Kiwi' (not sure the real name)..

yea NZ dollar going up steadily this few weeks.. bad news

u might as well study there take PR.. than u can slowly travel across NZ (if only so easy hehe )

@soulpower

winter vacation, huh? how long are u going?

i've surveyed most airlines. MAS promotion fare is cheapest. but the normal fare is expensive lor. besides, when u take into account the need for flight transit PLUS the waiting time, less is not necessarily better. after all, KUL-AKL is already a 10 hour flight. that's long.

i manage to buy some NZD while it was low but it is steadily rising

after spending more than half of my life studying (sistem pendidikan malaysia yg berorientasikan peperiksaan), i'm not keen to get back to school at least for another couple of years. currently enjoying a steady income stream and pursuing a career. and despite the many faults of the nation, i can't imagine migrating when may closest family and friends are here. but i wouldn't mind one of those work+holiday schemes

I got holiday working visa so will go there for 6 months

can describe more how it works? what things needed to obtain it? when have it means we can find a part-time work there for 6 months?

hey thanks for the info, i cudnt online much last few months coz of assignments and exams

anyway im goin thr next week, and we are not planning to drive d considering we dunno the roads well and it's very tiring to drive, planning to take train/bus or join some local tour instead. hopefully not much roads/activities will be closed. =/

thx for the info anyway guys =)

btw, anyone noe wat's the diff btw fox glacier and franz josef glacier? any diff or which one is better?

This post has been edited by Coolbreeze: Jul 1 2009, 01:41 AM

Tramping, known elsewhere as hiking or bushwalking, is a popular activity in New Zealand.
Tramping is defined as a recreational activity involving walking over rough country carrying all the required food and equipment. The term is generally used for trips that are of at least one overnight stay in the backcountry. Alpine climbing as a recreational activity was taken up in the early days of European settlement and tramping became popular with the widespread use of the motor car. From the 1950s tracks, huts and bridges were built in the forested areas of New Zealand to allow easy access for hunters to cull the introduced deer which had become a threat to the biodiversity of New Zealand. As tramping became popular these facilities were increasingly used by trampers. In later years tramping has become popular for both local and foreign tourists. Tramping clubs were formed in many towns and cities with regular trips being organised. The clubs sometimes own a bus to transport club members to the tracks.




__________________
ka-bar knives / sog knives

guys anyone have been to NZ backpacking style? i'm considering backpacking in NZ for 2 weeks, so what's general preparations i need to do?

not sure have you been there or not.....but if u need help, free to ask any question . I have been in new zealand backpack for 2yrs

Hi pasqualle

I also plan to visit NZ on next year May
the reason going on May is same with you, my gf also finish all the exam,
my plan is will get a campervan drive from north to south...

thanks.. i'm following ur blog, will be a good source reference.. i think that with 2 weeks.. i can only cover 1 island.. so planning on south island only around march time..

anyway happy birthday!!!

Well, I read on the Working Visa in NZ in another topic but didn't seem to find a forum topic on the "must go" places for a holiday in NZ! Anybody with experience willing to share? I am going to NZ early on of the month next year! Thks!

yeah so am i, have not see such post.
any idea as i might go early nxt year as well

planning to go to auckland next june/july. does anyone know how cold winter is is auckland?

This post has been edited by munkeyflo: Oct 7 2013, 05:35 PM

need to bookmark this page

Hard to get a job nowdays..

Who booked AA's flight to Christchurch this coming April 2011? I've got mine for end of May and already got quoted for some self-drive tours. Cheapest so far for 8 days is NZ$1843 (2 person) which includes the Trans-Alpine rail journey back to Christchurch.

I will going on august 2011 by AA also, and plan to get a car to visit queenstown. which route is safef for driving in the winter?