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Revision as of 14:54, 22 October 2009
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 |
Flights
I can only book one flight at a time (because airlines only let you book up to 11 months in advance).
I'll be travelling by AirNewZealand.
- Outbound Flight Status: Unbooked
Outbound Flight
| From | To | Date and Time | Flight No | Class | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London - LHR | ? Hong Kong ? | Tuesday 10th August 2010 (time) - (time) | Flight ID | Class: Economy | AirNewZealand |
| ? Hong Kong ? | Auckland - AUK | Tuesday 11th August 2010 (time) - (time) | Flight ID | Class: Economy | AirNewZealand |
- Return Flight Status: Unbooked
Return flight
| From | To | Date and Time | Flight No | Class | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland - AUK | ? Hong Kong ? | ? 10th August 2011 (time) - (time) | Flight ID | Class: Economy | AirNewZealand |
| ? Hong Kong ? | London - LHR | ? 11th August 2011 (time) - (time) | Flight ID | Class: Economy | AirNewZealand |
Auckland Accommodation
Coming soon to a wiki near you
Travel Insurance
| Policy | GlobeLinks | World Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Cover 1 | GL Thing | WN Thing |
| Cover 2 | GL Thing 2 | WN Thing 2 |
| Cost | GL quote | WN quote |
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