Planning your NZ outdoor adventure
There are plenty of New Zealand websites designed to help you plan your itinerary, touring routes and activity schedule.
Here are the ones we personally recommend:
> Official Tourism New Zealand site: www.newzealand.com
> Conservation campsites and tramping tracks: www.doc.govt.nz
> Weather information:www.metservice.co.nz
> Outdoor safety information: www.mountainsafety.org.nz
If you’re looking for good value Car Hire, you could try:
> 1st Choice Rentals: www.1stchoice.co.nz
> Pegasus Rental Cars: www.rentalcars.co.nz
> New Zealand 4WD Hire: www.newzealand4wdhire.co.nz
> Apollo Car Rentals: www.apollocarrentals.co.nz
And if you’re looking for the best value for money accommodation in Auckland City, we recommend:
> Auckland City Hotel: www.achhobson.co.nz
Preparation is everything
Before you head off into the New Zealand great outdoors, it pays to have a good understanding of what you’re likely to encounter and how prepared you are to face any challenges that may present themselves along the way.
We strongly recommend that you give honest consideration to:
> Your current fitness and level of hiking experience
> The equipment you need to suit the New Zealand weather and terrain
> The New Zealand environment
> The type of campground you want to stay in and the sort of tracks and trails you want to experience.
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We also provide all our customers with free information from the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council – the advice given in these brochures is invaluable, especially for those unfamiliar with New Zealand.