Date: 2010-10-08 12:38 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] ruric
I went to NZ twice in 1999 for a month each time - once in January and once in June and I very much want to go back.

You'll have no problem findings lots of adventure type activities to do. When we went we spent time in Taupo (North Island) where we did tandem skydiving (an absolutely unmissable experience) and bungy. I also did a long abeseil (blanking on where let me dig around and I might remember when I get back from a weekend away), and white water rafing just outside Rotorua.

It's a great country to visit, the people and friendly and very helpful in terms of pointing out things to do, places to visit, stuff to see and recomending places to stay.

Backpacking there is a doddle and since you won't be there in the height of the summer season (January) you should be fine with finding accommodation. The hostels are also a great way to meet people. When I was there I stayed in small shared dorms (3-4 people per room) and met some lovely folk to wander round with for a day or longer.

Kiwi Experience is a good place to start planning a back packing trip.

We never mad eit down to South Island (but I am starting to plan a round the world trip for 2013 in which I hope to spend lots of time in NZ)!

Good luck!
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