Any tips of things to do and see in New Zealand during August?

Question

Me and a mate are planning a trip to new zealand for about 3 weeks in august. We want to do some snowboarding for week or so and then want to see some of the country and do some other things. Any tips on things to do or see, where to do them as well as the best places to go for good boarding. Tips for cheap flights, accomodation and travel would be great :)

Answer 1

I believe the Hobbits have a celebration during that time. Don't know what it's called, but it involves a lot of eating.

;)

Answer 2

Nasty weather that time of year BRRRRR cold take only winter clothes . but saying that you can have a fantastic holiday especially that you like to do the snow thing. If you want a look at some of NZ  how about a flight in to wellington the ferry to picton then a hire car  to Queenstown down the West coast through Wanaka, This is a great trip and you will see Fox Glacier and Franze Joseph. and have a big choice of snow activities. Not sure where you are from but take a look at Virgin. jet star. qantas and air New Zealand has they all have specials that keep coming out from flying from Australia. If you want to have a flight within NEw Zealand look at grabaseat.co.nz

Answer 3

when you travel there are a few things you need to remember. How to look after your health and avoid getting sick and how to look after your safety....hopefully you know how to eat and drink while on travel ....don't lift heavy things to avoid any injury to your back and make sure you sleep in a clean area with your own sheet....head lice and insects such as scabies can be common in some areas....and as a tourist you can be target of some people for your money.....be careful and do not get drunk and be somewhere you should not be....don not go to other people's house or bring them to your house....although it might look silly but just these small things can save your life