What to pack of South Island New Zealand in June?

22 May 2011 Tricia asked

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• 24 May 2011 revhead_145 said

  

  I have never been to NZ myself, but from what I read Queenstown only has a winter temp range of -2ºC to 10ºC. In oz I know the temps this year have been colder than normal (Canberra has been to -6.9ºC already… Coldest May morning ever and winter is yet to arrive!!!).

  Exactly what you should take is up to you. If you feel the cold, pack thermals :-) If you are like me and don’t mind the cold pack less. As a rule for me I am only taking what I expect I will absolutely need. There are plenty of shops to get an extra jumper if I need one, but I don’t want to carry it if I don’t have to (mainly because after my trip I am going backpacking for another 8 days)

  I have never been to NZ myself, but from what I read Queenstown only has a winter temp range of -2ºC to 10ºC. In oz I know the temps this year have been colder than normal (Canberra has been to -6.9ºC already... Coldest May morning ever and winter is yet to arrive!!!). Exactly what you should take is up to you. If you feel the cold, pack thermals :-) If you are like me and don't mind the cold pack less. As a rule for me I am only taking what I expect I will absolutely need. There are plenty of shops to get an extra jumper if I need one, but I don’t want to carry it if I don’t have to (mainly because after my trip I am going backpacking for another 8 days) or Cancel
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• 1 Jun 2011 Sherri said

  

  Hi, from NZ myself although not from the South Island. Thermals are your best bet (small, lightweight and keep you warm). Also pack a raincoat, emergency poncho or small umbrella (whatever takes you fancy) but it will be wet. Gloves and hat also wouldnt be a bad idea with the early starts you’ll have. Enjoy!

  Hi, from NZ myself although not from the South Island. Thermals are your best bet (small, lightweight and keep you warm). Also pack a raincoat, emergency poncho or small umbrella (whatever takes you fancy) but it will be wet. Gloves and hat also wouldnt be a bad idea with the early starts you'll have. Enjoy! or Cancel
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• 13 Jun 2011 JessSydneyExplorer said

  

  Hi,

  what tour are you doing?

  Hi, what tour are you doing? or Cancel
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• 13 Jun 2011 Explorer1243948 said

  

  Hey, I used to live in Christchurch and the south island is freezing cold in July. I would say thermals, thick hoodie, beanie, thick socks and lemsips and beroccas. It will probably snow in Queenstown and you will be miserable if you’re cold. Take a full waterproof raincoat with a hood also.

  Hey, I used to live in Christchurch and the south island is freezing cold in July. I would say thermals, thick hoodie, beanie, thick socks and lemsips and beroccas. It will probably snow in Queenstown and you will be miserable if you're cold. Take a full waterproof raincoat with a hood also. or Cancel
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