To all the successful applicant, congratulations! It's time to prepare, physically and mentally before you head to NZ! I do have some guides and experience to share during my 3 months stay in New Zealand as a backpacker.
What to bring and wear?
- Make sure you have at least a set or two, Long Johns for the cold weather
- Hats, sweaters, wool shirts, although i do fine without those.. what i wore during the winter is just Long john, 2 t-shirt, and a jacket (make sure it's insulating and wind-breaker as well.. NZ is very windy!) and of course, jeans. However, wool attire are always better choices, especially when wet.
- Good socks and very comfortable shoes (i suffer from bad walking/hiking shoes.. every step hurts, so it's better to buy a pair of good shoe now, test it few weeks before you go) Spend over RM250 on a waterproof hiking shoe and end up, pain, smelly feet sometimes, cant walk on icy roads.. gonna buy new pair soon :P
You don't need to bring a lot of clothings.. you don't sweat as much as in Malaysia anyway :P and washing machines are available at the backpackers (and of course, rental house) Pack lightly so you can travel happily and enjoy..
And that, i got a problem too, because i have to bring 2 backpacks, one for clothings and stuff, the other for laptops/cameras/gadgets... phewww.. thinking to get a rollerbag too! Imagine hiking and walking uphill with 10kg gadget bag and 20-30kg backpack. A bag with roller will be a great help! NZ roads are pretty hilly sometimes...
What to buy there first?
- It's gonna be cold, so, get an electric blanket (from Warehouse, only NZD19 for single size) and sleeping bags (I bought at Warehouse too, NZD25) I suffer the first night at rental room, freezing cold, without pillow/blanket/heater/sleeping bag/electric blanket.. unforgettable night! SO better be prepare!
- BBH card
- Telephone card - i bought Zero Degree NZD5 for sim card and NZD20 for top-ups to call home and friends
For your first week or two, you can stay in backpackers while looking for room to rent. It cost about NZD18-25 per night, and usually it's pretty clean, safe and fun! So don't worry so much, make friends, open your mouth and talk, and you'll feel like home pretty soon :P
Will continue updating with some informations soon...
Information about Transportation HERE
Travel and Transportation in New Zealand
Information about Transportation HERE
Travel and Transportation in New Zealand
9 comments:
hey there,thanks for your post and reminder on what to bring to nz. Anyway, I'm going to new zealand for working holiday not as a backpacker. so can u please kindly advice me on what to bring? Is the bbh card necessary for me? how about the wind breaker? Thanks !! :)
It's going to be quite similar as a backpackers.
BBH card is good if you want to save money when staying in backpackers.. im sure you'll stay there during your holidays.. hotels are so expensive over there..
Wind breaker is a must! It's very windy over there, and i mean, REALLY WINDY.. u can feel the wind pushing you sometimes so becareful. Windbreaker helps!
Just bring good thermal clothings, good shoes and socks, as stated and you will be alright. Dont add weight on your luggage/backpack.. you can buy there. It's cheap when you earn NZD and shop in NZD.
wow ..thanks for sharing.. i was thinking to buy a backpack and take a hand carry luggage with trolley.. ya & shoes are very important.. any brand recommended? i experience before.. i wore the wrong shoes to travel in HK for 6 days..end up my 2 toes having blood clot till now..
Yes, a backpack and a trolley luggage seems like a good combination! Im getting one too!
Brand wise, i didnt try much.. usually those cheapo Power shoe from Bata is actually comfortable enough for me. Its very subjective. Im thinking of Merrell or Salomon next.
Anyway, it's about how your leg feels.. as long as it's comfortable, you can wear it in NZ for all those long walks and hike!
thanks ! :) but im still wondering is there any card to get cheaper transportation? example like singapore tourist pass. thanks for reply ! appreciate it :D
No worries anonymous! Im not sure but usually, i get a pretty cheap bus tickets with Intercity and NakedBus. Check it out!
Hope you enjoy the working holiday in New Zealand!
thanks ! :) but im still wondering is there any card to get cheaper transportation? example like singapore tourist pass. thanks for reply ! appreciate it :D
sorry for the re-post comment. thank you and wish u all the best in your backpack travel :) pls update your blog often !hope to hear from u soon :D
No worries.
Thank you! I'll probably go to NZ for working holiday around July/August. Will update regularly! Cya!
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