New Zealand
New Zealand
Introduction
That's right. You heard me. I'm going to spend a year working and travelling in the awesome formally known as 'New Zealand'
To Do
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Make a to-do list |
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Get work/holiday visa |
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Book Flight |
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Get Travel Insurance |
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Book initial accommodation in Auckland |
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Set up NZ Bank Account |
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Transfer money to that bank account |
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Buy a giant backpack + sleeping bag |
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Buy a netbook for travelling computations |
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Buy Matt-leg tour ticket |
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Buy Mum-leg tour ticket |
Flight
I can only book one flight at a time because airlines only let you book up to 11 months in advance
Auckland Accommodation
Coming soon to a wiki near you
Travel Insurance
http://www.globelink.co.uk/wizard/ http://www.worldnomads.com/allcountries.aspx?country=GBR&utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=&_wat_id=5dbef2ae3da44f48b539825c9b0f8253_1
Rough Plan
- Arrive in Auckland, get over jet lag, deal with bank stuff and other stuff.
- Work out next step arrangements, maybe farmstay.
- Do something for 3 months
- Enter Matt stage left (Auckland -> Christchurch)
- Do something else for a few months
- Enter Mum stage right (Christchurch -> Auckland)
- Do some more things for a few months
- Come home with a slightly Kiwi accent, and a set of charming anecdotes where money used to be.
Mandatory activities
- Pilgrimage to Te Awamutu
- Waitomo Caves
- Sandboarding
- Visiting: Napier, New Plymouth, Dunedin, Stewart Island, the Catlins, Fox Glacier, Milford Sound, Auckland, Christchurch, Greymouth, etc.
- Maybe a trip to Samoa.
Work and homestay Options
Small trips and tours
http://www.fullers.co.nz/destinations-tours/rangitoto-island.php