New Zealand


For twenty years, Rustic Pathways has provided sublime opportunities during New Zealand’s winter months for community service, adrenaline and exploration. Known as “The Land of the Long White Cloud” by the Maori, both the North and South Islands offer ample opportunity for fun in the snow, sky, and sea. We feel a trip to New Zealand will invigorate and renew your body, mind, and soul. We offer summer programs for high school students, fantastic Gap Year programs, and year round customized itineraries for private groups and families.
 


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    New Zealand North Island Adventure

    Cost: $1,995
    Length: 10 Days
    Service: None
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    New Zealand Ski and Snowboard Adventure

    Cost: $2,495
    Length: 10 to 24 Days
    Service: None
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    Pacific Adrenaline

    Cost: $6,295
    Length: 24 Days
    Service: None
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Fact File

Population
4.3 million people
Capital City
Wellington
Currency
New Zealand Dollar: 1 USD buys about 1.23 NZD (as of August 2012)
Language
Maori and English
Attractions
Mount Cook, Milford Sound, Fox Glacier

Local Lingo

Kia ora Hello.
Haere mai Welcome!
Hāngi Traditional Maori feast

Did You Know?

  • New Zealand, with 40 million sheep, has the highest number of sheep per person of any country in the world.
  • Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Mount Everest, was a Kiwi and his face is commemorated on the five dollar bill.
  • The South Island of New Zealand was the last major landmass on the planet to become populated.

Contact Us: For more information about New Zealand you can email us at newzealand@rusticpathways.com.

“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.”

Sir Edmund Hillar

Packing List

 

To Help You Come Prepared...

Below is our general packing list of suggested items for all programs in New Zealand. Because of the diversity of our programs, please see the specific program packing lists that you are considering. Keep in mind that if you are particiapating in more than one program, there will be some overlap and it is not neccessary to double pack.

The following are specific items required for each trip portion. Temperature on the North Island during the day is around (65-70) and cool and starry skied at night (40-55). Temperature on the South Island during the day is around (45-55) and brisk at night (35-45).

Bring with you any medications that you will need while you are away. You will need to tell staff what medications you have brought during your orientation period. This is done privately, but it is essential that you disclose to your staff all medications you are carrying.

Pack lightly for your journey! New Zealand airlines only allow one checked bag at about 20 kilos, so please pack accordingly. You must also be able to carry and load your own luggage, and space in the vehicles is limited.

If you have any questions about the New Zealand packing list please feel free to e-mail us at newzealand@rusticpathways.com.

Carry-on Luggage

A small backpack is the best carry on bag and will be useful on your program day-trips.

  • Valid passport
  • Airline Ticket
  • Wallet/Purse (With about $100 emergency money)
  • Spare T-Shirt (It's a long flight...)
  • Sunglasses
  • Toothpaste/ Toothbrush
  • Camera
  • Journals and Pens
  • Durable, refillable - but empty - water bottle. (Fill up at the gate and stay hydrated on the flight!)

Make sure everything you pack in your carry-on complies with the new carry-on regulations of the TSA.

Checked Luggage

  • 1x Blue Jeans
  • 2x Light weight pants
  • 10x Underwear
  • 3x Socks
  • 5x T-Shirts
  • 1x Heavy Hooded Sweatshirt
  • 1x Lightweight Rain Coat or Poncho
  • 1x Packable Down Jacket (optional)
  • 1x Woolen Hat
  • 3x Shorts
  • 2x Swim Suit
  • 1x Tennis Shoes or Sneakers
  • 1x Sandals or Flip-Flops
  • Personal First Aid Kit
  • Sun Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Head Lamp
  • Flashlight with spare batteries
  • Sleeping Bag

PERSONAL ITEMS
Please pack all items that could leak in a PLASTIC or ZIPLOCK bag

  • Soap or body wash
  • Shampoo & conditioner
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm
  • Aloe Vera
  • Insect repellant (one heavy in DEET and one natural citronella)
  • Hand sanitizer (1-2 bottles per week, keep these with you!)
  • Wet wipes or towlettes
  • Small packs of Kleenex tissues
  • Towel (1-NOT white)
  • Contacts and solution

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

  • Flashlight/Headlamp w/ Extra Batteries (to read at night or in the case of power outages)
  • Watch or Clock with an Alarm
  • Heavy Duty Garbage Bags (2) *for packing wet and dirty clothes/shoes
  • Large (one gallon) Ziplock© Freezer Bags (4)
  • Sleep sack - REI has some great options
  • Small Personal First Aid Kit (our guides will always have a comprehensive kit on hand, but having a personal kit is always helpful)
    • Band-aids
    • Triple Antibiotic Ointment
    • Anti-itch Cream (1 Benadryl Anti-itch Gel works great)
    • Medical Tape
    • Moleskin or preferred blister care
    • Preferred Mild Pain Reliever
    • Antihistamine (Benedryl or preferred type)
    • 2 Non-adherent, sterile dressing
    • 2 Gauze dressing
    • 5-8 Sterile wipes

OPTIONAL ITEMS

  • Deck of Cards
  • Frisbee or hacky sack
  • MP3 Player
  • Reading Material
  • Musical Instrument (Guitars and Harmonicas)

PLEASE NOTE - Rustic Pathways will not be responsible for ANY lost or stolen items. During travel it is common for items to be lost or stolen so please bring only items you are prepared to part with.