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 75/300 zoom lens from 40
metres! Get close by K.Knight
Take a warm Jacket with you, even in summer.
Take the basics as they are all readily available everywhere in New Zealand
I always travel with my Minolta SLR camera with 2 lenses (1x 35/80 and 1x 75/300 zoom), a two times converter, a polariser for both lenses, a spare battery and 10 spare rolls of 400 asa film with 1 loaded in the camera. Leave a Comment
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 Ninety Mile Beach by mfc10
Bring a pair of confortable walking shoes or trekking boots and if going to the Southern Alps and Fiordland areas, do not forget to carry at all times good wind- and waterproof gear, as the weather changes very rapidly. In some spots, it does rain a lot (Milford Sound gets ~ 5,000mm/year!!!).
A 28-200 mm lens is likely to be a good compromise for taking pictures of landscapes and details of Maori wood carvings. As you may spend most of your time photographing the outdoors, 100 or 200 ASA film should fulfill your needs. If you are serious about photos, you will not regret bringing a small tripod - the opportunities are endless!
New Zealand has plenty of splendid locations to camp. If you like camping, you should carry a tent even if you don't plan to use it every day. Beware, however, that you must declare any camping equipment as you enter the country. It will be checked at the airport and if it is not quasi-immaculate, it will have to be cleaned up! This very reasonable rule also applies to your trekking boots!
New Zealand is a synonym for absolute natural beauty. To really appreciate it, there are some locations where you will need powerful mosquito repellent. Forget it and you will regret it for the rest of your vacation... Leave a Comment
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A Jersey or a Jumper is a sweater
Gumboots are Wellingtons/Rubber boots
Jandles are rubber thongs/flipflops
A Nappy is a diaper
A Tracksuit is a sweat top and bottom
A vest is a undershirt
Sneakers are trainers or running shoes
Togs Bathing suit/costume
Check any medications with your Chemist/Pharmacist before leaving, they may be marketed under another name in NZ
Cottonbuds Q tips
flannel washcloth
french letter condom
sticking plaster/plaster Band aid
Flicks Movie theatre
caravan Mobile home/Camper
crib holiday home in the South Island
batch holiday home in the North Island
duvet quilt/doona
If you have trouble understanding Kiwi English ask a local what excatly are they talking about. "Might go an have a sarnie for lunch down with my cuz at smoko time..." I might go and have a sandwich during my break time with my cousin" Leave a Comment
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 by kiwi
SUNSCREEN is a must. However I have found it best to buy in NZ. Selection and price are good down here. After all we do have to live with the hole in the ozone, so sunscreen is a fact of life. Some schools provide it for their students.
SUNGLASSES!! The UV rays are so strong down here you need sunglasses. Protect your eyes and they will feel much better. Without sunglasses your eyes get irritated and tired. I wear them at all times even on dull days.
Plenty of film!! Good to buy dutyfree upon entering the country. Leave a Comment
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 Salvation Army Christmas
dinner 2006 by shelnlin
Kiwis generally get about in casual clothes, there is no real need to dress up unless you are attending something formal such as a Wedding, Christening, or a Funeral, but even going to such events some people dress up in Smart casual clothes. Formal clothes are best saved for occassions such as a Ball, Formal dinner or a Special event.
In the winter time be sure to have a good jacket or raincoat, and in some places a vest is a must under shirts. It can get pretty cold at times. Carry an umbrella with you too just in case.
Skin care brands such as Chanel, Givenchy, Gueralain, etc... are not usually found on alot of the makeup stands here. If you are looking for these they will often be found in the Duty free shops, in an boutique which sells perfume and tolietries or in an upmarket department store in one of the bigger cities.
Generally the Department stores stock the less expensive brands such as Max Factor, Revlon, Elizabeth Arden, Loreal. They will stock perfumes made by Chanel, etc... but the skincare will often be found in the places I listed above.
Medical supplies are well equipped and it is a good idea to carry an alternative name for your medical drug or drugs should you need to re stock while you are away from home. In New Zealand a drugstore is known as a Pharmacy or a Chemist.
New Zealand has a good supply of photo equipment and generally has everything a photographer may need. Take extra equipment if you feel you need to.
New Zealander's love the outdoors and so there are quite a few retail shops which specialise in this. Remember swimsuits are known as Togs in New Zealand, but we will understand you if you say Swimsuit. In Australia they are called Cozzies!
New Zealand is a modern and wonderful country to visit. If you are concerned about some of things not being avaliable to you, take it as long as it meets the New Zealand Customs requirements and regulations. Use your common sense and check out the website below or the Government website which gives you an overview of the country. Leave a Comment
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wear comfortables shoes, a raincoat would be useful.
can be found easily in bigger cities
can be found easily in bigger cities
it's best to bring your own if you do plan to camp.
almost every hostel which I stayed, eveyone had a sleeping bag...cause duvets is chargable at some hostels. Leave a Comment
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 Important bears should
only go in the hand
luggage by Kakapo2
I have totally given up hard-case suitcases because they weigh so much that you cannot pack anything... LOL And soft-case suitcases are more forgiving if you buy too many souvenirs in NZ and have to "extend" your suitcase...
Either wear or pack your tramping/hiking boots near the top of the suitcase/backpack as they want to check them at the airport for biosecurity reasons.
Be prepared for all seasons with the ever changing wind and weather in NZ. Best is to pack clothes which you can wear in layers - because we can have four seasons in a day. Also be aware that you can have really cold days in summer and warm winter weeks.
Fast drying t-shirts, fleece vests and jackets, anorak and rainjacket are essential, a tiny umbrella would be good. Special tramping/hiking gear and boots, hiking sandals for crossing rivers, and not too many fancy shoes and dresses as we do not have a lot of cities where you can wear them ;-) Tramping in jeans is not recommended, especially not on glaciers, better special trousers, leggings or shorts. Hat/cap (think of the ozone hole!), gloves for glacier walk.
Clean your tramping/hiking boots and jogging shoes before you come into the country. As mentioned, they want to check them at the border control. If they are dirty they get cleaned and desinfected for free - but it costs your time at immigration.
You can save a lot of kilos if you do not bring all toiletery stuff with you, like shampoo, conditioner, bodylotion and sunscreen. As you always arrive in a big city with a lot of shops just start your visit with buying those things in a supermarket or drugstore. Only bring your expensive face creams, and perfumes - if you do not stock up in the Duty Free Shops at the airport. The common European brands like Nivea, Wella and Schwartzkopf are available everywhere.
If you have to bring syringes into NZ best have a confirmation of your doctor, also for strong prescription medicines.
If you have problems with your blood circulation take aspirine or special pills for vein problems before the flight, and wear special stockings. Drink as much water or juice as you can get and as little alcohol as possible.
Buy insect repellent (we DO have nasty sandflies...) in NZ.
Do not forget your chargers (and adapters for them)! Although the trend is clearly towards digital photography films are still available, slides is a real problem.
You can download your photos on CDs or DVDs in internet cafés and many shops, even in rather remote area, so there is no need to have megasize cards.
see above: clothing, shoes etc.
Travel Health Insurance
A spare pair of glasses
Sunglasses
Credit cards (you can pay nearly everywhere with them, even the smallest amounts)
Mobile Phone (you can charge it with a Vodaphone SIM card)
Vouchers for bookings made at home
International driver's license (essential since 2006)
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 Wellington Airport by travelteacher
Bring an umbrella!
There are no toilet seat covers in public toilets. Leave a Comment
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In New Zealand there are thousands of fantastic hikes that lead you through and to the miracles of nature.
So a good pair of hiking shoes is very usefull!
A camera and a ***load of filmrolls are a good thing to bring with you....:-)
Around every corner you will find another "Kodak" moment. Leave a Comment
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depending on you mode of travel will depend on what luggage and bags you use.
If backpacking then a rucksack in the best option but if going posh then a case will suffice
You need to realise that the weather here changes rather rapidly so always be prepared especially when doing some of the wonder 3 day walks
Most toiletries can be purchased but are slightly higher price than in the UK. I would definately recommend DEET with at least 50% to keep the sandflies at bay
All can be purchased in fact lots of chemists do very good offers on films Leave a Comment
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