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017 – Independent Travel in New Zealand

The New Zealand All Blacks have just trounced France at rugby and we’re going to have a look at advice for independent travel in New Zealand. Linda and Craig give some advice for for travelling around their home country including: New Zealand English and some Maori words; flying into New Zealand, New Zealand customs regulations, Auckland’s backpacker’s car fair, hostel culture and camping options and working holiday visas.

If that wasn’t enough we mention a couple of great sites and invite your questions and tales about travelling in Aotearoa.

Links

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The New Zealand All Blacks (with haka videos).
New Zealand English
Working holiday visas on the New Zealand Backpacker Board.
NZ’s ebay equivilent Trademe.
Listener link: Andy and John’s Great Adventures
Noted podcasts: Travel Commons and Home Based Travel Agent

Our NZ photos.
Our NZ travels and tramps: Start in January 2005 or jump to our South Island Road Trip.

by Craig and Linda

Craig and Linda Martin have been living on the road since February 2006. Both born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand they are currently travelling NZ and looking forward to visiting Asia, Africa, the Americas, Antarctica and more of Europe and the Pacific. Craig and Linda host the Indie Travel Podcast - you can get in touch with them here.

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5 Responses to “017 – Independent Travel in New Zealand”

Nora - The Professional Hobo Says:

This is an oldie but a goodie! Do hostels in NZ still largely require travelers to supply their own sleeping bag?
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Craig and Linda Says:

An oldie indeed Things have improved since this show!

Almost all hostels provide bedding now; the only time you’ll need your own sleeping gear is if you’re staying in DOC huts (i.e. you’re camping or hiking). BBH is the big hostelling organisation here, and the NZ Backpacker Boards are our local forum.
January 22nd, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Nora - The Professional Hobo Says:

Sweet – thanks for the update!
January 22nd, 2010 at 5:32 pm