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Have any BajaNomads been to New Zealand?

JZ - 6-13-2026 at 10:55 PM

We are starting to plan a trip there in the next 6-7 months. Likely flying in from Sydney.

Who has been? What did you do?




pauldavidmena - 6-14-2026 at 06:06 AM

I've never been, but it's on my bucket list, particularly Marlborough wine country. :cool:

David K - 6-14-2026 at 08:05 AM

Yes, just for a day in Auckland and it was back on Dec. 31, 1969. I needed a visa for Australia. The taxi driver was super nice and offered to provide us with a day tour until our flight to Sydney later that day.

rzitren - 6-14-2026 at 09:48 AM

Was on both North and South Island in March 2024. Beautiful countryside with natual wonders. If you like to hike there are hikes all over. Great wine tasting on both islands. Took a helicopter up to the Franz Joesph Glacier and hiked. Allso did a four day guided hike through th Hollyford Wilderness that ende in a helicopter ride through the Milford Sound. The cities look like the cities in California. In fact there is a Redwood Forest with a sign that reads " Welcome to the California Redwoods.I would plan at least 2 to three weeks if you want to visit both islands.

chippy - 6-14-2026 at 10:14 AM

I've been a couple of times. As mentioned above fantastic hiking on both Islands plus excellent surf on both. Glaciers on the south Island and skiing.Queenstown and the Remarkables are a must. I skied Mt. Hutt on my birthday in August. For cities I really liked Christchurch. For adreneline junkies lots of bridge bungee jumping or you can take the Picton Ferry thru the Cook Straights in 30ft seas (like I did):o

surabi - 6-14-2026 at 11:26 AM

Be sure to wear your MAGA hat, I'm sure you'll get a great reception.

"The nation's approach to governance has emphasised social welfare, and multiculturalism, which is based on immigration, social integration, and suppression of far-right politics, that has wide public and political support.

Since the 1970s, New Zealand has shown a more socially liberal outlook. Beginning with the decriminalisation of same-sex sexual activity in 1986, successive governments have progressively increased the protection of LGBT rights, culminating in the legalisation of same-sex marriage in 2013. In 2020, the Abortion Legislation Act, which fully decriminalised abortion in New Zealand, was supported by members across all parties in Parliament.

Seven of Parliament’s constituency seats are reserved for representatives of the Māori population, though Māori may also vote or run in general electoral districts." (OMG, it's DEI!)

JZ - 6-14-2026 at 12:35 PM

I'm pro-same sex marriage, trans, and only against late term abortion (Europe does it right). Looking forward to meeting the indigenous Polynesians.

Tell us about their immigration polices. Spoiler, they are very good.

"New Zealand does not allow illegal immigration. The government maintains a highly strict, targeted legal visa system and actively penalizes, detains, and deports individuals who enter or remain in the country unlawfully."

What I'm against all all the radical stuff that is in your head like chemically castrating children, letting dudes swing their dicks in girls' spaces, letting homeless chiit and sex in public, redistribution of wealth, endless race baiting for political gain, open borders and 15,000,000 illegals invading America, allowing teachers to talk about sex with our kids (5-11 yo's), transitioning kids without parents knowledge, etc, etc.



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surabi - 6-14-2026 at 12:48 PM

In other words, you are against things that New Zealanders are not against.

And you are too dumb to realize that redistribution of wealth and a strong social safety net, things you rail against, is why New Zealand doesn't have the homeless street problems that the US does.

Anyway, I'm all for you spending your money in a country where the vast majority revile those with your social and political views.

lencho - 6-14-2026 at 12:52 PM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
Tell us about their immigration polices. Spoiler, they are very good.

Also easier to enforce, I reckon, than having a couple thousand miles of land border shared with Mexico...

JZ - 6-14-2026 at 12:53 PM

Quote: Originally posted by chippy  
I've been a couple of times. As mentioned above fantastic hiking on both Islands plus excellent surf on both. Glaciers on the south Island and skiing.Queenstown and the Remarkables are a must. I skied Mt. Hutt on my birthday in August. For cities I really liked Christchurch. For adreneline junkies lots of bridge bungee jumping or you can take the Picton Ferry thru the Cook Straights in 30ft seas (like I did):o


I looked into skiing and you can't Nov to June. Bummer. I'm highly considering renting a camper van and taking it across the straight on the ferry. Holy crap, how rough was it?

JZ - 6-14-2026 at 12:56 PM

Quote: Originally posted by pauldavidmena  
I've never been, but it's on my bucket list, particularly Marlborough wine country. :cool:


My wife's favorite wines come from Marlborough. I looked up a couple of the vineyards already. It's definitely on the list.