What to wear to New Zealand in winter? Precautions for go on road trip, New Zealand

Now many friends will choose to go skiing in New Zealand, and many friends will choose to go skiing in road trip. In fact, no matter what kind of trip you choose, Bian Xiao wants to tell you that you should pay attention to safety, and there are also dressing strategies in winter.

1, New Zealand Winter Dress Guide Tips: Check the weather in New Zealand, go to Mattel Service: www.metservice.com/national/home.

The temperature will drop in most parts of New Zealand in winter, and jeans, long-sleeved tops and coats are all necessary clothes. If you enter the alpine geothermal area, it is wise to wear gloves and thick sweaters.

Snowfall usually occurs from June to 10.

Snow falls mostly in mountainous areas from June to 10, such as the central plateau of North Island and southern alps District of South Island. There is also a lot of snow in Canterbury and Otago inland. It seldom snows in coastal areas, but it occasionally snows on the east coast of South Island in winter.

2. Precautions for go on road trip in New Zealand Winter Snow, rain or hail are likely to occur in New Zealand in winter. Especially in heavy snow, there may be dark ice, which may make the vehicle out of control. Therefore, before traveling on the road in winter, we must pay attention to the weather changes and road conditions. Keep the distance between cars when driving, avoid sudden braking, don't turn suddenly, and pay special attention to the reflective and wet position of the road!

Dark ice

Because it is an island country, New Zealand has a warm climate, so in the cold winter, the road surface is easy to freeze. Sometimes the ice on the road is so thin that the reflected light is not obvious. This hard and slippery thin ice is called "dark ice". In winter, dark ice often appears around rivers and lakes and in shady and humid areas. If you accidentally drive into dark ice, if you panic or take improper measures, it is likely to make the vehicle out of control. Therefore, when driving in New Zealand in winter, especially in the South Island, you should always pay attention to the following points:

Unless it is a special case, try not to burn the midnight oil, especially in other places.

In any case, please drive at a constant speed and don't brake suddenly. Even when driving on a normal road, it is a very bad driving habit to stop suddenly, and it is recommended to avoid it.

It is also a good driving habit to drive in winter, keep a safe distance from the car in front, change lanes as required, and not rush to hit the direction. Pay attention to wet and reflective places on the road.

Don't panic if you suddenly feel that the vehicle's maneuverability is declining or the vehicle is slipping. First of all, we must stabilize the direction, slow down the brakes and try to reduce the speed. Then, step on the brakes slowly by clicking the brakes and stop at the far left side of the road. Driving on the icy road, if you step on the brakes because of panic, it may lead to the wheel locking, the vehicle skidding and completely out of control.

snow

According to New Zealand law, when driving in the snow, it is necessary to install the correct snow chain for the vehicle, which is also commonly known as "snow chain" (Snow

Chain) to avoid slipping when driving in ice and snow. Most car rental companies will provide rental services for snow chains and demonstrate the correct installation and use. Driving in New Zealand in winter, if you see the following signs:

You must correctly install the snow chains on the corresponding tires before you can continue on the road. If you don't install a snow chain to continue driving, it is very dangerous. Once an accident occurs, the insurance company will not be responsible for compensation. Second, you will be fined by the police and even take over the car. Moreover, if the vehicle is damaged due to incorrect installation of the snow chains, the insurance company is not responsible for compensation.

In addition, every winter (July-

September), all motor vehicles driving in Queenstown Lake District, Mifo Fjord Highway and other places need to install snow chains in their cars. Especially when driving to ski resorts, you must bring snow chains. The police will conduct random checks from time to time. If there are no snow chains on the car, they will be fined 150 NZD.

Tips:

Here are some practical websites in New Zealand, which can check the road conditions.

New Zealand Ministry of Transport: www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/current-conditions/index.html

tyre chain

When renting a car, you must remember to bring a snow chain to avoid slipping when driving on icy roads. Most car rental companies will provide snow chains and demonstrate the installation method.

Tips:

When using snow chains, the tires must be installed correctly, for example, the front wheel drive should be installed on the front wheel;

Snow chains should be fastened, but not too tight;

After installation, start the vehicle for a short time, and get off the vehicle to check whether there is any problem, so as to ensure stable installation;

Pay attention to slow down after installing snow chains.

3, New Zealand winter play other options bus tour If you feel that driving is a bit troublesome, but want to travel around New Zealand, then buses and long-distance buses will be your ideal choice. Just put on your backpack and sit quietly. Traveling around New Zealand can be so simple. Bus lines are flexible and cover a wide range, passing through many scenic spots and activity places.

Tips:

Know the type and company of bus before departure;

Pay attention to the number of trains and the round-trip time;

When making a route, plan the trip according to the departure time.

Besides buses, rail travel is also an excellent choice for visiting New Zealand. There are many unique train lines in New Zealand, so you can enjoy the rich natural landscape here at one time.

Acknowledgement: NorthernExplorer

New Zealand's Longest Passenger Train Service-Northern Explorer Tour (Northern

Explorer) is a long-distance sightseeing train service between Auckland and Wellington, stopping at North palmerston, Okuni, National Park and Hamilton along the way.

Credit: TranzAlpine

TranzAlpine is known as the best train sightseeing tour in the world. It goes through forests and farmland, climbs the majestic southern alps, and travels between the two coasts.

Credit: TaieriGorgeRailway

Tairi Gorge (Tairi Gorge)

Railway is one of the most spectacular train sightseeing tours in the world. The train departs from downtown Dunedin every day and goes all the way into the winding and beautiful TaieriGorge.

Tips:

In winter in New Zealand, not all train sightseeing routes are open all year round. Please make sure that the planned train sightseeing route is opened before departure.