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Why Backpacking?
Backpacking suits people for two reasons:
- You want to travel independently, make your own itinerary and have the freedom to choose where and when you travel
- You want to plan your travel according to your personality, with time for adventure, relaxation, contemplation and social contact
You may be thinking about backpacking for the very first time. If that's the case, then New Zealand is the perfect place to start. Combine the fact we are a far-off, exotic destination, well away from your normal day-to-day life and we have the distinction of being generally safe, accessible and easy to handle location. 'No worries mate.' It's a great place to travel before you tackle some of the more challenging aspects of non-western cultural destinations... we can give you an exciting adventure, if you’re up to it!
If you have plenty of backpacking experience then New Zealand is the ultimate low-stress destination - a place to really relax and re-energise yourself. There’s heaps to explore in New Zealand. There’re plenty of secrets not yet mentioned in the Lonely Planet Guide waiting for you to discover. There are locations where you might be the only traveller in town. You can spend time learning about the local culture, while appreciating pristine, prehistoric, natural scenery.
Relax…
"I just ride my bike and lose myself in the beauty... forget everything outside of that day."
As well as being packed full of experiences, New Zealand has great places to just chill out, reflect, and restore. The beautiful natural environment is easily accessible everywhere, even in the large cities - once you leave any urban area you’re surrounded by nature at its finest. Even in the busier summer season you can find a beach to yourself, or a piece of forest that you can call all your own. Activities that encourage reflection and relaxation include cycling through the country, bushwalking or cruising through the Abel Tasman National Park, or swimming with the dolphins. Experiencing the surrounding beautiful, natural environment brings about a calm, introspective mood. Hear from backpackers themselves...
"We just went all silent, lost in our own thoughts for hours in our kayaks ... thought about life and everything."
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