I went waterfalling in Rota Rua and broke my arm going over the 22 ft fall -- It was a blast!!! I still backpacked and hostelled for another 6 weeks around the islands. Lots and lots of exciting fun !!! A great quilt shop and designer in Rota Rua -- I bought a couple of her designs to give to others.
If you get a chance -- take the scenic Taieri Gorge train From Dunedin in south island on the awesome trestles.
You will love your whole time in NZ
Mim
Originally Posted by Rann
My DD went to New Zealand for a month and stayed 6 weeks. She backpacked through both islands and had a blast. She did things she would never have done over here and I don't mean bad things--just touristy things.