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[[Hitchhiking a boat]] would not be a simple task, the passage is not an easy one.
== Maps ==
* [http://www.doc.govt.nz/maps] DOC maps with markup for tracks, huts and activities
* [http://www.newzealand.com/travel/destinations/new-zealand-map/interactive_map_home.cfm/ newzealand.com commercial tourism info]
== People ==
New Zealanders refer to themselves as "Kiwis", like the fruit or the flightless bird. The indigenous people of New Zealand are the Māori, who make up 17% of the national population. They have their own unique culture and customs, totally different to the Pākeha (white) population. One of these that may concern a hitchhiker is the "Hongi", the traditional greeting. Many Māori, especially the elders prefer this to shaking hands. Basically, it is pressing the nose and forehead together with the other party. Don't be afraid or confused, it is acceptable for people who are not Māori to perform this, in fact it is welcomed! Many Kiwi's like to say "Kia Ora" (Kee-Or-rah) instead of hello in English. It means hello but in Te Reo, the language of the Māori. Using this will endear you to the Kiwis. In general, avoid from discussing race relations, the Treaty of Waitangi, Covid-19 or politics with Kiwis as these are touchy subjects. You will meet more Māori in Northland and the East Cape, travel to these regions for an interesting cultural experience!
== When? ==
== Personal experience ==
== Nomadwiki & Trashwiki ==
