new zealand

Hi there from the bottom of the south pacific Came here to research a few things for a planned trip around the states. Keen to get off the beaten track and meet people rather than follow the usual tourist routes Have travelled NZ alot too so happy to help with info for getting round our...

I'm doing a presentation on an NZ musical aspect for my music classes and I chose Night-Gaunts, I'm wondering if anyone from the NZ punk scene have any stories of them that I can use as a reference. Any stories or opinions helps even if it's a little tidbit. :)

I thought a lot of the things on this list were pretty interesting and worth sharing here for anyone interested in traveling in countries outside the USA.

I arrived with misconceptions that New Zealand would be very expensive and stealth camping difficult, in fact the generosity of the people make up for the need for money I've continuously been invited in, taken for a ride, given food or people have gone out of their way to be nice Hitching...

A born and bred Kiwi, I am hitting the road in April, heading to the South Island in search of a job and accommodation for winter. In spring I plan to head out, hitchhike and explore my amazing country. Safe travels everyone!

Hey fam. Have heard so much about the gathering on South Island here, but can't find out where it is at all. Also heard the gathering on north island was amazing. Have met lots of rainbows at festivals and in Hippie havena never been to gathering and really want to try it. Any help is immensely...

Just got my visa approved and got my tickets. Ready to go next month! Just wondering if anyone here would have tips on things. Mainly, if there are any great places to work that you know of. And what all I need for that besides visa? Tax # etc. Anything that I really shouldn't miss? Great...

Just arrived in Wellington a few days ago and thought I'll write down some things about my time here since there isn't that much info about that place on this page. And happy to get tips and infos about where to go and what to do. Wellington airport is quite nice, has good wifi and hot...

The southern New Zealand town of Kaitangata appears the prime example of the pastoral landscapes the island is known for; it's lush, hilly, green, and peaceful. Only about 800 people live there, and it's a mere eight minutes from the coastline. For those who prefer the rural, slow lifestyle and...

There is a thread back here somewhere about me being on the North Island in 2015. It was pretty lukewarm. I biked past a lot of farms and orchards and neverending fencelines, then got a job picking kiwifruit with a buncha people I never warmed up to much, stayed three months pining away for wild...

Thought I might share some pics from a new zealand trip awhile back.

So, I've been in New Zealand for about two weeks now. Got into Auckland with my bike, rode to Te Puke and got a job picking kiwis. Pretty hard labour but decently paid... once the season is over I'll be back on the road. Anyone got anything to say about this place? There doesn't seem to be much...

http://wanderlusters.com/vagabond-across-new-zealand-125/ New Zealand encompasses some of the most beautiful lakes, mountains, and countryside on the planet. However despite the obvious appeal, a high cost of living and elevated travel costs can deter visitors who long to explore these diverse...

I was wondering if anyone one had had any tips on new Zealand. Anyone had experience hopping there, I know that I found a video of someone on a train in NZ ages ago. Any one found any timetables. Also just cool things to do, places to go and good spots to go be a mountain bum, cheers

Anyone ever been here/traveled through here?? ive got some money saved and decided i want to go somewhere warm for the winter, so what better place. I plan on backpacking and not living fancy. Just thought i'd see if anyone has been to either country before, and what advice they might have.

i'm not really sure what the majority of people here enjoy listening to but i want to throw some new zealand music around because itd never hit your ears if i didn't shapeshifter fat freddys drop salmonella dub Tim finn Black Seeds and flight of the conchords just cos i hope you...

Sad to report that it looks pretty bad for train hopping over here. I found the yard easy enough in Auckland and basically: -Trains seem to be very short, like 20 cars long. -Nearly every train is single stacked IM trains. Different platforms though than in the US. There's an end, but...

I'm out bitches! Be back in the US in 90 days. Flying out of LAX Monday night. Bringing just my backpack with a few basics and no money whatsoever. Wish me luck, especially on lying my way through customs.

Okay. So I'm headed to NZ on xmas, and I gotta get to a job on the south island right away, but the last 2 months that i'm there will be travelling around. Does anyone have any experience hopping trains in NZ or know people there or ANYTHING? I'm goin in blind, people... and I'm perfectly happy...