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Bogger Bernie Kelly Post Count: 4 Msg: #1 150 days ago, August 12th 2008 | Hey I'm hitting Nth Island New Zeland beginning of Sept, been looking up some travel options but the Kiwi Experience looks quite expensive...are there any alternatives? I'm travellin solo so car rental isn't an option..am I better off not booking anything until I get there? do hostels offer cheaper tours? | appreciate any help or suggestions of must see places and activities, just finished 2mths in Sth America and haven't had time to properly plan NZ......  Jo Trouble Jo McCarthy Post Count: 1597 Msg: #2 150 days ago, August 12th 2008 | Hi Bernie, | Welcome to TravelBlog. Will you only have a month in NZ? Are you more into outdoor adventure activities, or city sightseeing etc? A couple of other bus options are Naked Bus and Intercity, but if you're there for a while it might be worth trying to pick up a cheap used car - often backpackers leaving will be selling cheap. That would give you a lot more flexibility. TradeMe is a good place to look for used cars. [Edited: 07:22 - Jo Trouble ] Bogger Bernie Kelly Post Count: 4 Msg: #3 150 days ago, August 12th 2008 | Yep only a month I'm afraid....no real interest in buying a car, hopin to meet more people by busing it, might hire a scooter or something for first few days just to travel north of Auckland, is that feasible or just a waste of time? must look into those other bus options though, thanks a million for gettin back to me Jo! | Jo Trouble Jo McCarthy Post Count: 1597 Msg: #4 150 days ago, August 12th 2008 | If you're hiring a car it would be, not with a scooter because you won't be able to use the motorways. | With only a month I wouldn't try to cover the whole of both islands. Here's some other threads which might help you decide where you want to go most; 2 weeks in North Island on limited budget NZ pointers Travelling alone to NZ  the wilderness years hollie Post Count: 40 Msg: #5 131 days ago, August 31st 2008 | Hi Bernie, I had a month in NZ and dashed around both islands. I travelled Intercity, as Jo recommends, I thought it was perfect to be honest, the drivers offer information about the areas you are travelling through and often stop for photo ops, much like a tour bus but much much cheaper. I wouldn't suggest the Kiwi Bus, you do meet people granted but unless you are partypartyparty it won't be your cup of tea. There is the Magic Bus and Stray if you want a package deal but they are quite pricey. I found Intercity great anyway! | In terms of things to see, I would recommend hiking the Franz Josef glacier, relaxing in stunning Wanaka and taking in some Maori culture in Rotorua. Enjoy Bernie! Jo Trouble Jo McCarthy Post Count: 1597 Msg: #6 131 days ago, September 1st 2008 | I travelled on Bottom Bus which is affiliated with Kiwi Experience, and goes round the lower South Island - had a great time and because I had independently arranged my accommodation ahead of time I completely avoided the party scene. So keep in mind, you can use their transport service without committing to using their accommodation :-) | Number of Users: 3 | Number of Posts: 6 | ||||||||||||||
