Thread: 2 week South Island DIY / Potential US Swap Hunt

Welcome to the forum.

I think you are cutting your stay dangerously short.You will likely loose 4 days on arrival due to jet lag.This combined with the likely lack of sleep from the flight,anticipation of having to get an animal,driving on the opposite side of the road etc makes for a extremely hazardous combination for you and us as New Zealanders.

I lost a good mate to a Tourist straight off the plane,the driver took the corner and collided with his pickup,killing him and his co-workers.My parents neighbor was involved in an accident with a tourist that didn't "yeild" at a stop sign,now he has permanent brain damage.

I used to work between NZ and Alaska,get off the plane and straight into work.I used to get a few close calls with traffic and foolishly just think it was just bad luck. Now I live in Norway,I got back on Sunday and know it takes me a week get my shit together mentally.

I know we are all different,but you know what? You have a higher chance of enjoying yourself,coming home safely and getting some animals if you are well rested before you begin.