点评:Wow! I feel privileged to have been included in the inaugural year tour of ZigZag adventures in New Zealand. Really didn't know what to expect as there was little info /reviews on this outfit. However, one thing was clear and that was the details of itineraries and what to expect and what to bring were very thorough and organized. This helped me to pull the plug and give it a shot. I choose the 16 day tour as this seemed the most safe. Boy, I now wish I had at least chosen a 30 day tour. It was a most memorable and amazing experience.
Grant and Jemma( V/ operators) where amazing. So organized, accommodating, knowledgeable and fun. It is obvious they are passionate about delivering a superlative overland experience to participants. They have spent so much time laced with creativity and money to deliver a custom experience. The four-wheel drive Mercedes Sprinter van has been customized to accommodate 10 participant passengers with the comfort of your own seat, charging ports, storage for personal items and an on board fridge for snacks and other libations. The views from the van are awesome as you transverse the islands of NZ on you way to your next destination. The van pulls an amazing customized trailer which houses not only all your camping gear and personal luggage but also a fully stand alone kitchen with gas burners , grills, griddles as well as two refrigerator that are actually powered by solar panels on top the the trailer. It is all Brilliant!!
When you land at your destination Grant and Jemma are so helpful is getting you up and running in you new temporary home. At first setting up the Aussie made tents was intimidating, however after a few tries it was kinda fun. It was also fun getting help and helping other players get set up; a great opportunity for bonding and getting to know your camp mates from all over the world. The tents are huge and the sleeping stretcher ( cots) are super nice. It is great to have a roomy place to lie you sleepy head and to store you personal stuff every day. The rest of the day(s) are spent exploring or taking day trips with ZigZag or on your own. Grant and Jemma have chosen locations and car parks that are I feel off of the typical tourist path. Exploring and seeing natural wonders and smaller less crowed places is my jam and they certainly delivered. Sometimes we camped by the ocean, other times it was by a incredible lake or near a forest. Always different, always beautiful! At the end of the day we would all return to our 'home' and gather around the 'wonder trailer' where we would share stories of the day and eat a not short of gourmet meal prepared by Jemma(and Grant). Always different and always delicious and satisfying. Alway using locally sourced foods that where fresh and healthy. I'm still waiting for a ZigZag cook book of the many dishes that where prepared for us. : ) So much better than I ever imaging for camp cooking Yummmy!
Some nights where cooler than expected so I would recommend taking some merino wool layers( most likely produced in NZ) and long johns and a cap to keep you warm and comfy. Sunscreen is also a must as the summer sun can be intense. There are plenty of opps to wash and dry clothes so dont bring to much as I did.
If you are looking for a great way to experience the awesome glory New Zealand has to offer and want a unique and personal experience in the overland setting I would highly recommend ZigZag. You will most likely leave with a full heart of memories and a new set of friends. Get out there and ZigZag! You will not regret this.
翻译:哇!我很荣幸能够参加新西兰 ZigZag 冒险之旅的首年之旅。真的不知道会发生什么,因为关于这件衣服的信息/评论很少。然而,有一件事是明确的,那就是行程的细节以及期待什么和带来什么都非常彻底和有条理。这帮助我拔掉插头并尝试一下。我选择了16天的行程,因为这似乎是最安全的。天哪,我现在希望我至少选择了 30 天的旅行。这是一次最难忘、最奇妙的经历。
格兰特和杰玛(V/操作员)太棒了。如此有组织、包容、知识渊博且有趣。显然,他们热衷于为参与者提供最高级的陆上体验。他们花费了大量的时间、创造力和金钱来提供定制体验。四轮驱动 Mercedes Sprinter 货车经过定制,可容纳 10 名参与者乘客,配有舒适的座椅、充电端口、个人物品存储空间以及用于存放零食和其他饮品的车载冰箱。当您穿越新西兰岛屿前往下一个目的地时,车内的景色令人惊叹。这辆货车拉着一辆令人惊叹的定制拖车,里面不仅装有您所有的露营装备和个人行李,还有一个完全独立的厨房,配有燃气燃烧器、烤架、煎锅以及两台冰箱,这些冰箱实际上由拖车顶部的太阳能电池板供电。一切都太棒了!
当您抵达目的地时,格兰特和杰玛非常乐于助人,帮助您在新的临时住所中正常运转。起初搭建澳大利亚制造的帐篷很吓人,但经过几次尝试后,感觉还蛮有趣的。获得帮助并帮助其他玩家进行设置也很有趣;这是建立联系并了解来自世界各地的营友的绝佳机会。帐篷很大,担架(婴儿床)非常好。每天有一个宽敞的地方让您睡觉并存放您的个人物品真是太棒了。剩下的时间用于探索或与 ZigZag 一起或自行进行一日游。格兰特和杰玛选择的地点和停车场我觉得远离典型的旅游路线。探索和观赏自然奇观和人烟稀少的小地方是我的兴趣所在,他们确实做到了。有时我们在海边露营,有时则在一个令人难以置信的湖泊或森林附近露营。永远不一样,永远美丽!一天结束时,我们都会回到我们的“家”,聚集在“奇迹拖车”周围,在那里我们会分享当天的故事,并享用杰玛(和格兰特)准备的丰盛美食。总是与众不同,总是美味和满足。始终使用新鲜健康的当地食品。我还在等待一本为我们准备的许多菜肴的 ZigZag 烹饪书。 :) 比我想象的营地烹饪要好得多美味!
有些晚上比预期凉爽,所以我建议带上一些美利奴羊毛层(很可能是新西兰生产的)和秋裤和帽子,以保持温暖和舒适。防晒霜也是必须的,因为夏天的阳光可能很强烈。有很多洗衣服和烘干衣服的机会,所以不要像我一样带太多东西。
如果您正在寻找一种绝佳的方式来体验新西兰的壮丽辉煌,并希望在陆上环境中获得独特的个人体验,我强烈推荐 ZigZag。您很可能会带着满满的回忆和一群新朋友离开。走出去,锯齿形调整!你不会后悔的。