New Zealand Campervan advice -- anyone done NZ by campervan? [more inside]
posted by birdwatcher on Nov 11, 2009 - 17 answers

It's a common enough question, what should I do on my holidays in New Zealand? But we're not regular folks so finding good information has been difficult. We have 10 days in late October and we fly in and out of Auckland. We're Australian but well traveled and will most likely stay on the North Island unless some compelling information arises. We've hired a campervan and intend to travel about and camp where we can. Maybe a bed and breakfast or two. Though we are on a budget the main goal is to relax and enjoy the scenery rather than try and cram in too much. [more inside]
posted by dinoworx on Sep 27, 2009 - 8 answers

Five days in New Zealand, starting from Christchurch and visiting Wellington somewhere in the middle. How can I narrow down my options for fabulous things to see and do? [more inside]
posted by fermion on Aug 12, 2009 - 18 answers

What are the most eccentric, unusual travelogues of or guides to New Zealand — especially the North Island, and especially Auckland/Wellington — around? [more inside]
posted by colinmarshall on Jun 13, 2009 - 3 answers

I've been studying abroad in Christchurch, New Zealand since early January. The semester is wrapping up quickly and I have a pretty undemanding finals schedule, leaving me with June to do more or less whatever I want minus two exams for which I have to be in Christchurch. What should I make sure I see in New Zealand before jetting back to the States in July? [more inside]
posted by thebabelfish on May 28, 2009 - 6 answers

When it is time to pack up and go home? I am at a standstill trying to decide on whether it's time to go home to visit and refuel, or to keep living the Australasian dream. Family is important to me and I'm worried about my grandma. [more inside]
posted by Flying Squirrel on Apr 22, 2009 - 26 answers

Is it feasible to go to work in New Zealand for June-September period this year? If not, is it possible to go anywhere? [more inside]
posted by SamuelBowman on Feb 3, 2009 - 11 answers

Where in Los Angeles can I buy a travel adapter THAT WILL POWER MY LAPTOP in other countries? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Dec 19, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm going to New Zealand- tell me everything!! [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Nov 9, 2008 - 22 answers

What are your favorite smallish New Zealand towns? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Oct 22, 2008 - 14 answers

Why is it good to travel and work in another country? [more inside]
posted by Flying Squirrel on Jun 25, 2008 - 25 answers

I live in the Southeastern US and I want to travel to New Zealand for a while (or permanently). The catch is that I'm pretty phobic of flying. I've done it many times around the US, but never for such a long flight. Is there a way to travel by boat (or mostly by boat) from the US to New Zealand? I have heard people say one can get temporary jobs or stay on freighters delivering cargo, but my google-fu is clearly not good enough.
posted by grahamux on Apr 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me to figure out a budget for some fairly extravagant backpacking travel. [more inside]
posted by Planet F on Apr 6, 2008 - 8 answers

What links New Zealand (University of Auckland), Surfing, Diving, Engineering and island hopping together? more inside [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Nov 3, 2007 - 11 answers

Help me not miss anything on my "once in a lifetime" trip through southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand! [more inside]
posted by antifuse on Mar 28, 2007 - 25 answers

Been to New Zealand's Chatham Islands? [more inside]
posted by slightlybewildered on Aug 4, 2006 - 5 answers

I'm getting an urge to move out of the USA, and have heard positive but not specific things about New Zealand. [more inside]
posted by Ikazuchi on Aug 1, 2005 - 24 answers

I'm off to spend the wintery month of August in Australia and New Zealand. Im visiting Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, and Uluru in Austalia, then flying over to New Zealand where I'll work my way down from Auckland to Christchurch. I'm looking for recommendations on where to stay, where and what to eat & drink, and what to see and do, as well as answers to a few specific questions. [more inside]
posted by jewishbuddha on Jul 15, 2005 - 32 answers

I've been thinking about exposing myself and the family to the salutory benefits of living overseas (we live in the US now). The key question, of course, is where? I've heard some people speak reverently of New Zealand, but have never been there myself. Your suggestions and reasoning behind them would be welcome...
posted by Irontom on Dec 17, 2003 - 24 answers