New Zealand Travel Advice: North Island or South Island

[@philipchristopoulos485]

Sitting on my sofa in sunny England in the very early stages of planning a NZ trip next year! thanks for the insights Matt.

[@Backpackingmatt]

Glad they were helpful! Don’t hesitate to get in contact on [e-mail] if I can help further. Cheers

[@paulkalac880]

A nice clear introduction Matt. Know that I shared a hot drink with you while watching your vid. :) Keep up the good work. Hope to be asking you for more details when the day comes to do a "big" trip like this for me. Cheers!

[@DrummingGamerr]

I've lived on the north island for 20 years - born and raised. I'm into camping, travelling and snowboarding.There loads of camping spots here, either farmland, lakes, beaches, camp grounds and holiday parks.. There's 3 ski fields and lots of places to travel and explore here in the north. I've always wanted to visit the south and will defiantly try to visit this year and hoping to visit queenstown, alexandra, lake tekapo and wanaka. New Zealand is indeed a beautiful place to visit and I hope to see you guys along the way. Take care and great video mate. :)

[@SanfordChin]

Thank you for your video. It is very informative. Atleast now i have a rough idea of which places to visit. Thank you!

[@studpage101]

Loved your vid, thanks a ton!! Looking to visit in December!!! Can't wait!

[@armenianchik]

milford sound is gorgeous on the south Island!

[@teraba1696]

fotolove79 i went there for camp 3 yeas ago and i loved it

[@juliocabrera6233]

Thank a lot for your video! It is amazing! Congratulations!! I love New Zealand!!

[@XylussN]

Thank you for this! A group of friends and I have a trip to NYC planned for this summer. But after this we feel it is time for an international trip from the US to NZ. I'll definitely check out your website. Thanks again.

[@southernmapping2880]

Which is better North or South? My answer: South Island

[@EuropezonUruguayo1]

Much less gangs I think

[@ThisIsRyanWilsonLive]

Awesome video Matt! I know how much work you had to put in to film & edit this. I actually started making travel videos as well while I was abroad this summer in Europe! Anyways, just stopping by to say great job, keep it up!

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Excellent Information! We are thinking of traveling the country by Van. We would love to see a video about this :)

[@JoshuaScottApplegate]

Great advice! Looking forward to booking my New Zealand trip :)

[@laurenkrummel]

Great information, this helps! Thanks Matt

[@HULK-HOGAN1]

Chilled video. Love it

[@NomadsWorld]

Great video! Loads of information

[@Practisepiam]

Hi, thanks for the information. sounds like South Island is a great getaway. may i know how is the weather in early december? how does one dress at that time of year? tks!

[@enjoyinglife9202]

I'm planning to go on a trip in the summer of 2017. I want to travel for 1,5 month or just one month. I have got experience booking hostels as I've backpacked in Australia in 2013. I am a teacher as a profession in The Netherlands, Europe. When the children are free from school (and so do the teachers), the summer season starts in The Netherlands. I know that in July up till August, winter kicks in in New Zealand. Would you recommend starting my trip on the South Island and gradually travel my way up to the North Island (so I can enjoy the warmer climate in August on the South Island)? You live in a truly beautiful country mate!

[@spiderfarmsltd.9485]

If you're not a fan of the cold, don't go to the South in winter. North island is warmer and feels more an island, South island is like jurassic park and feels more unfriendly Capital City - 04

[@ssjdjcndjskskc2295]

+Mickey Scadden WHOA there! sooo wrong! The North is colder by far it's winter in the south island now and it's 20 degrees

[@spiderfarmsltd.9485]

Bruh, it's autumn and it's 23 degrees in Auckland checkmate

[@treymak]

it's obvious you favor the South island, I'd favor home as well 😉

[@skyjemss19]

How far is the north island to the south n how long does it take? Can we do both in 3weeks?

[@ashleymisso1796]

my boyfriend and I plan to go there in Nov/Dec. However, he wants to do some camping (like real camping amongst nature etc) Anywhere in NZ we can do that?

[@properwanderlust110]

Are you in a campervan? If so you have a ton of freedom camping options. Download wikicamps!!!

[@Lucalikesstuff]

There are PLENTY of places to go camping in nature. It's one of the best things about NZ in my opinion :D If you don't mind backpacking in to your campsite, google "New Zealand great walks". DOC (the department of conservation) has the best information about walking trails. You can also google "New Zealand national parks" for other options. You'll find beautiful places to camp on both islands, but the south island has more (as Matt said it's less populated) Hope that helps :)

[@KeonnaMankowski]

i think youre so handsome!!! haha really random and embarrassing to write on your video. but im coming to new zealand January 1st! Love to see you and maybe your could help me navigate!!

[@robertstewart302]

You forgot to mention the very high states of rape, murder, along with the pollution, theft and extreme cost of living and very poor wages

[@TheBluesCorner]

Robert Stewart what? Didn’t know that, don’t put me off going man 🤣 I knew the extreme cost of living and poor wages. But the rapes and murders ?

[@oofym353]

@@TheBluesCorner Don't be put off by the guy above. Cost of living in Nz is about the same as in Australia. And crime rates here are the same as any other first world country.