New Zealand Travel Blog

NZ Travel Podcast - Solo Travel Interview with Susan

In our latest podcast we're talking with Susan from South Australia, who travelled by herself to New Zealand to join our 12 day Kiwi North & South Island tour.

This interview will be of special interest to anyone thinking of travelling solo to New Zealand. She shares her thoughts on what she was looking for as a solo traveller, who her fellow travellers were, what the guide was like and of course some special memories and highlights from her trip.

We chat with Susan for just under half an hour, listen to the interview here by clicking on the SoundCloud file below. There's also a full transcript of the interview on this page including pictures from her trip.

Audio

NZ Travel Info

Solo Travel

Author

andrew

Post date

16 Jan 2020

Day Walkers in Tongariro National Park with Mt Ruapehu

Author

moatrek

Post date

15 Dec 2019

Best Day Walks in the North Island

Here's a handy guide to the North Island's best day walks, including our favourites in the Bay of Islands, Auckland, Rotorua, Tongariro and Wellington. We've included key facts like how to get there, distances, time and what you'll see on the way.

North Island

Walking

Susan and her MoaTrek tour group at Mt Cook

Author

andrew

Post date

20 Nov 2019

Susan's MoaTrek Travel Diary

Susan Mills is from Adelaide in South Australia and was a recent guest on our Kiwi 12 Day Tour. This was her second visit to New Zealand, her first was in 1976! She was a solo traveller on tour and kept a wonderful diary of all the places, people and experiences which made up her trip, which she has kindly agreed to share with us.

Travelling Alone

NZ Travel Info

small group tours

Nature Cruise on Okarito Lagoon, Southern Alps in background

Author

andrew

Post date

29 Oct 2019

West Coast Travel Guide - Common Questions & Answers

Here's a handy travel guide to the West Coast of the South Island, answering common questions like what's the best time to go, what are the best walks and activities, what's the weather like and where should I stay?

West Coast

South Island

Itinerary

New Zealand destinations

NZ Travel Info

off the beaten track

MoaTrek Guide Interview with Marilyn - SoundCloud Graphic

Author

marilyn

Post date

29 Oct 2019

NZ Travel Podcast - West Coast Travel Tips

Listen to an audio interview with MoaTrek Kiwi Guide Marilyn as she tells us all her favourite spots and stories from the West Coast of the South Island. Her favourite short walks, beaches, people and travel tips from 15 years experience guiding on the Coast.

Author

miles

Post date

23 Sep 2019

6 Best Day Walks in the South Island

Want to explore New Zealand’s South Island on foot without spending days hiking? Then this guide to the South Island’s best day walks is for you. All the must-see destinations are covered like Abel Tasman National Park, Mt Cook, Queenstown, Franz Josef Glacier and more.

South Island

Walking