Places to stay:
Some hostels I loved staying at:
Peppertree Lodge in Paihia (Bay of Islands)
The Villa in Picton
The Vagabond in Christchurch
Le Bons Bay Backpackers on the Banks Peninsula
Elm's lodge in Dunedin
Lochmara Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds
City Garden Lodge in Auckland
* Hike, hike, hike. It is such a great thing to do.
* Tandem jump in Paihia.
* Sail the Gungha with Captain Mike in the Bay of Islands.
* Grab a bike in Napier to explore.
* Go snorkling in Kaikoura and end the day with wedges and Malteith's Black in the local pub.
* Smell the earth in Rotorua.
* Watch the wildlife in Dunedin.
* Explore Waihiki island when You're in Auckland.
* Go surfing in Whangamata.
* Walk up the hill in Queenstown for the great view.
* Go horseriding in Wanaka.
* Enjoy the kayaking in Abel Tasman.
* Overnight cruise in the Milford Sound
