Last week we talked about what information you need to gather before you go camping in New Zealand. Today’s blog is going to talk about where you can go camping in New Zealand. This entry will focus on the camping options offered by the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand.
The North Island of New Zealand is the perfect place to plan a camping New Zealand vacation. This island is closer to the equator and therefore it is much warmer year round than the South Island. This is the island to focus your camping vacation on if you are interested in tropical weather, beach camping, marine life encounters and geothermal formation exploration. This island is also the home to great natural spas like hot springs and mud pots.
The South Island is closer to the South Pole and therefore it is colder than the North Island. This island is the perfect camping destination if you enjoy extreme sports and cold weather mountaineering. This island has some of the easiest to access glaciers in the world, and what makes these glaciers extra special is that they are still growing. This is truly unique as many glaciers in the world are actually shrinking. In addition to glaciers, the South Island is also where you are going to find the largest and more spectacular national parks, some of which have been designated as world heritage parks.
Even though New Zealand is a relative safe country to visit, it is not without its hazards. Weather patterns can change quickly in the back country and in the high country making trekking dangerous if you are not prepared for a wide array of weather conditions. To keep yourself safe make sure you know a little bit about the areas you are trekking through and what you need to bring with you to stay safe.
