I did 2 seperate visits and I live in Canada but agree that if you only have
one chance you might be tempted to do the Oz/Kiwi combo
I saw more of NZ than Oz so plan to go back to Oz

"windsor" wrote in message
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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.


When I go to London, I can see how easy it would be to see Paris as well.
But I don't... why? Because I am not a Francophile. It would be a fun yet
shallow experience. Better for me to spend the extra time and money
getting to know London in more depth.