* N e w Z e a l a n d - Back Packing. HELP! Is it safe? Best things to do? Where to visit? Where to stay?

Q. So.. I'm a 22 year old going back packing with a friend and New Zealand is the place we shall be visiting after africa, egypt, china, japan, thailand, australia etc.

I need to find out loads of things like:


Is it safe to go back packing in New Zealand?
Where are the safest/ cheapest places to stay while in New Zealand ?
Is it safe and legal for me to set up a tent/camp anywhere in New Zealand?
What really are the best things I must do while in New Zealand ? bungee, ski etc ?
What parts of New Zealand should I enter, and what parts should I NOT ?
Do I need to apply for a visa before I enter New Zealand ? If not, how long does the visiting visa last for ?
Is it legal for me to find work there if I need more money? If so, is it easy to find work ?
What's the fastest & cheapest way to get around New Zealand ? bikes, buses, fly, boats, trains ?

After New Zealand I will be staying in Canada! I guess the only way is to fly there..

SO MANY questions here, and more.. that I really need answering, so far no one is able to help me :(

I beg you! for any serious answers, please!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!! If you try to help me out!

Answer
http://www.intercity.co.nz/
http://nakedbus.com/
There is some real cheap bus trips in Nz but you need to look for them . Also www.grabaseat.co.nz is air new zealands cheap flights that come up
NZ is beautiful I hope you will be there between November and April when the weather is nicer but you can still get cold and plenty of rain. You can't work unless you have a work visa . Nz is a safe Country but there are always opportunist about so keep your eye on your possesions and dont put yourself in lonely areas by yourself. Saying that the chances are good for being safe but not worth the risk. There are plenty of backpackers accomodation and you will get plenty of info at them and meet up with people and listen to their experiences,Have a beautiful time there are some beautiful places in NZ so see as much as you can. You can set up a tent in a lot of places but ask the farmer or go to a camp site . The people are friendly . The tourist visa will last for 3 months

Is there anywhere cheap I can stay in Christchurch?

Canadian B

I'm 18, and coming from the Gold Coast to help out locals (just going around neighbourhoods helping clean up mud etc..small things make a difference as I found out during the Brisbane floods!).

I will most likely be coming by myself and have no where to stay in Chch. Does anyone know of any cheap camp sites or backpackers etc that are open in and around Christchurch as I have a very small budget..I'm willing to buy a one man tent and camp somewhere if need be. Also are buses still running around Christchurch? What are the prices like?

Thanks in advance :) I really need the help if anyone could help me out? :)

Answer
North south holiday park, it's cheap, close to the airport and is open: http://www.tourism.net.nz/listings/nztg/accommodation/30458?from=http://www.tourism.net.nz/region/christchurch/accommodation/campsites-and-holiday-parks/

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