Comments on: 5 Ways to Travel Around New Zealand

By: backpackingmatt

backpackingmatt — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:06:53 +0000

@Frye Cheers for the comment – in short, that itinerary sounds pretty choice. I’ll email you with more!

By: Frye

Frye — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:01:35 +0000

Hello

A quality article which has kind of answered some questions i’ve recently been having. I might be in NZ in November 2012 but travelling alone, so Im thinking of flying into Auckland spend max 2 days there then get the train to Wellington then ferry across to SI.

Im thinking of then getting a bus pass that will allow me to see Abel Tasman Park, the west coast, maybe Dunedin than back to Christchurch and fly home.

I know it may take ages, but it looks soo pretty the south island and im willing to suffer butt ache to see the country!

As ive never been to this part of world, does anyone else have other tips for me?

Thanks!

By: Gerard ~ GQ trippin

Gerard ~ GQ trippin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:56:59 +0000

Hey Matt,
What site is a good resource for campervan parks? I’ve read somewhere that average cost is $30-$50/night during high season. Seems a little pricey? We’re traveling during the month of January. We’re also considering doing a rental car w/ couchsurfing/hosteling as a more cost-effective option. But we’re considered about hostel availability during high season.

By: Epic Queenstown New Zealand Day Trip: Hiking Mount Alfred | Backpackingmatt: Life's a Journey - A Budget Travel Blog

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:28:42 +0000

[...] be in Aotearoa for awhile, consider buying a campervan when you arrive; otherwise, one of the best ways to travel around New Zealand is with your own transportation so hire a car. When you get to Queenstown, head down towards [...]

By: Vi

Vi — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:47:26 +0000

I think #1(campervan) is the only way you should travel around New Zealand. Tranz Alpine railway is exception

By: on to Wanaka by hitchhiking | Go, See, Write - overland RTW adventure travel

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 02:24:40 +0000

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By: backpackingmatt

backpackingmatt — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:46:37 +0000

@Velvet – Glad to use your photo! Thanks for stopping by.

By: Velvet Android

Velvet Android — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:31:09 +0000

Lots of good tips, nice work! Fond memories and an unexpected surprise to stumble across my photo of the Kiwi Experience bus at Haast!!

By: 20 of New Zealand’s Best Views | Backpackingmatt

20 of New Zealand’s Best Views | Backpackingmatt — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:32:52 +0000

[...] are easy to buy and a cheap and efficient way to get around New Zealand. I’ve found that some of my favorite memories in Aotearoa come from the time I spent cruising [...]

By: New Zealand’s Top 5 Backpacking Destinations | Backpackingmatt

New Zealand’s Top 5 Backpacking Destinations | Backpackingmatt — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:40:34 +0000

[...] Zealand is easy to travel around, offers up fascinating landscapes in a compact sized area (think glaciers, rainforests, and beaches [...]