I'm thinking about studying abroad in new zealand for one semester and trying to choose a school to go to, and all the schools seem so similiar that i think i'm gong to end up basing it only on location i think. Could someone from new zealand tell me where the best paddling is? Also whens the paddling season take place? My choices are Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington, and Aukland, which city is best? thanks a lot, can either respond in the post or email me at Levslin07@mckenna.edu.
Submitted by luke on Wed, 09/29/2004 - 11:41am
Malo Luke, I currently paddle in Auckland, NZ, thought Id give you some info about paddling in NZ, there are probably a few things you'll want to take into account, time of year is important, if your coming to NZ November to May you'll be in NZ summer, warm, long days and alot of paddling, if you come in NZ winter altough theres going to be paddling, its going to be cold especially the further south you go, I paddle year round in Auckland, it gets pretty cold here over winter but nothing like Christchurch or Dunedin.
There are paddling teams throughout NZ so shouldn't be a problem where you decide to go, personally I'd go for Auckland, its the least cold of the 4 cities you listed and there are more clubs here than anywhere, Dunedin is student party capital but I dont know how many clubs are down that way, hope this helps, let me know if you need more info
#1 Wed, 10/06/2004 - 6:25pm
I keep on hearing that Auckland is the place to go based on weather and paddling, so i have pretty much made up my mind to go to Auckland. Thank you to everyone for all the emails, you all really helped me to decide.. I cant wait to go.
and thanks ocsamoa, i appreciate the response
#2 Wed, 10/06/2004 - 8:37pm
good choice Luke, if your looking for a team to paddle with when you come over drop me an email gotchasamoa@ hotmail.com, Im also at Auckland University so if thats where your planning to go and you need some info drop me a line
#3 Wed, 10/06/2004 - 10:15pm