New Zealand: conclusions and tips

29 days (and only 3 rainy days);
11 days hiking, 147km of kiwi paths walked;
1493km driving on the left;
$150 fine (I totally deserved that. .);
$50 won in a pub’s raffle 😀
0 kiwi birds spotted, 0 kiwi fruits eaten (the kiwi fruits in the supermarkets were from Italy!);
2 barbecues;
Many super cappuccinos on the road to help with the driving.

The I Sites with lots of information and maps;
The beauty of its landscapes, all its roads are very “scenic” when the sun shines;
Its Great Walks;
Maoris look much more integrated in the kiwi society than Aborigines in Australia;
All the hiking trails are well kept and marked;
Countless activities to do around the country, if you have the money to pay them!
Very interesting country from a geological point of view;
Its cappuccinos;
Its Fish ‘n Chips.

Far, far away from Europe;
Very expensive country;
Sometimes it was difficult to understand kiwis, they have a very particular accent!
No free wi fi in campsites or in cities except in Auckland;
Where is the local food? Fish and Chips do not count;
Its cities, which can only keep you busy for only one day or two.

Book the ferry well in advance, it gets more expensive if you buy it last minute;
Wi Fi is free in all the libraries but in some of them, like Wanaka’s, its only free for 30 min;
Book your accommodation in advance for dates like Christmas’ Day or New Year’s Eve;
Great Walks must be booked many months in advance, through DOC’s website.