Matt. Totally agree that the best way to experience New Zealand is to travel from North to South in a campervan. One of my favourite travel memories or all time is just hanging out in our Jucy Campervan drinking Monteiths Ale by the campfire! Cam last blog: Pictures of Machu Picchu- the Lost Incan City in Peru I agree, New Zealand got sooo many great independent hostels. Go for them & you won't regret it! Also do a couple of hikes in the National Park. The ones over a couple of days are tough, but there are also day hikes... Someone shared a tip on my site, which seemed to be really cool. Oh wow, you have me convinced. Bungy jumping in NZ has been my biggest dream since I was a kid, and those photos are glorious. Being in Australia, it's just a hop and a skip away but I simply haven't found the time to do it! I think I may also be a little afraid of shoring up and never wanting to leave :p @Melvin Cheers for the feedback mate! Yes, I've heard that heaps as well -- Doubtful Sound is a great alternative to MIlford Sound. They're both stunning I'm sure, yet the boat terminal at Milford closely resembles JFK on a busy day -- not exactly how you want to start your trip through the sounds. I have been there twice now, the last time for almost 1 year, I love that country. So many