On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:28:46 +1000, windsor wrote:

Why do European and American travellers feel it necessary to visit both
Australia and NZ? As if Australia&NZ is one country.

I think people look at a map and see an opportunity to tick off another
country on their list of places they have been.

If you have always dreamed of visiting Australia, why not spend the
extra time and money there instead of going to NZ as well? Australia is
a huge country with much to see.

I'm not against going to NZ at all... but I wonder how many visitors
have really haboured a real desire to go there. Ask yourself... would
you go to NZ if you weren't going to Australia? Only if the answer is
"yes" should you go to NZ. Otherwise it will just be a stupid, shallow
appendage to your trip.


I have spent a total of 8 weeks visiting New Zealand and have yet to
spend a day in Australia. I could spend another 8 weeks in NZ, with
little duplication of places visited, and still not feel it necessary
to spend time in Australia. I prefer New Zealand, but I also do not
care to take trips that are little more than "bragging" visits (Oh,
yes I passed through there in '99). I prefer to get to know a place a
bit and spend time meeting people, walking around and taking it easy.
Australia is a very large place that I feel would take up to a year to
fully experience properly. I also prefer green to brown, mountains
instead of hills, not having to worry about snakes and a cooler
climate. Frankly, although I have had pleasant enough short visits
with Australians, I prefer the company of New Zealanders. Different
Strokes, etc.

Charles
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