Hi I'v read all the threads and still can't find a few answers. Just 2 questions:
I'm travelling on my own at 24 and don't really need to work for a few months, just want to travel as I like but meet people on the way. I'm in auckland, freezing my a*s off and probably move to the Bay of Islands. I will be moving into a hostel on Monday and will need to start booking buses. After reading all the threads, there is the Magic Bus, the Flexi-Pass and a few others. I'm not a big party person but still want to have a good time and meet people. Which bus would be more suited? I have 9 months in this country and have all the time I want.
Other questions: do internet cafe's have Sype.. It would be so much cheaper..
I would really appreciate your opinions.
Thanks
Emma
Ireland
If you can, head to KohuKohu on the North Hokianga and check out The Tree House, a backpackers hostel. There's no public transport to their place but they'll pick you up from the ferry. <BR><a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://://www.treehouse.co.nz">Tree House</a>
Emma! you're from Ireland and you're freezing your butt off here???Aucklands weather would have to be tropical compared to that of Ireland!
Hi Emma. I went to NZ by myself for about 3 months and ended up doing hiking tours all over. The only ones I found that were reasonably backpacker friendly were with Hiking New Zealand. You can get all over the country, or just do one for 2/4/6/10 days. have fun.
It's not that cold here at the mo, granted it has got colder since the thunderstorms the other day but even so... anyway i went on intercity (who have the flexi-pass) down to national park last week and there's no commentary or random information imparted, we only got talking because we ended up stranded in te awamutu waiting for a passenger who'd failed to get back on the bus back in te kuiti (long story) so as a lone traveller i'd not go with that option personally. I'm also not a massive party person, well not every night anyway and i'm booked on kiwi ex - admittedly i only did northland on it so far and i stayed in a bbh hostel but my like minded friends have survived kiwi-ex, however, if you're really put off by their reputation and prices (as i was initially) then i'd go with magic, and if you end up staying somewhere a long time you meet other long termers, make friends and go out and have fun anyway!!
L
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