Snowboarder's Summer Style, Trip to NZ with Burton
As a snowboarder's summer style, New Zealand, where you can slide in midwinter conditions in midsummer in Japan, is probably one of the main locations.
9000km from Narita, about XNUMX hours from Narita to the famous spot Wanaka.Trip to NZ with Burton, where Kazu, a SBN staff member who is celebrating the XNUMXth season this year, reports on his journey to New Zealand.It should be helpful for those who have been there, those who are going to go, and those who are thinking of going someday.
Almost everyone uses Air New Zealand to get to New Zealand, but at Narita Airport it's Terminal XNUMX. New Zealand's main winter season begins in late July, but it also coincides with high school students'study trips and college students' summer vacation, so it is recommended to check in three hours in advance to avoid busy check-in times.
At this time, it is often possible to select a seat on the plane, so if possible, try to use it on the aisle side.It's easy to go to the toilet, and you can take pictures of the sunrise after crossing the International Date Line and the window next to the door inside the plane, so you can walk in the aisle comfortably.Also, the smaller the number of seats (not in English), the more you can leave the cabin as soon as you arrive, so you can use your time effectively when connecting to domestic flights.
Normally, one piece of baggage and one piece of checked baggage are free, but due to weight and size restrictions, it is highly functional and convenient, and having a tough bag or board case will significantly reduce the burden of travel.
The two bags I chose this time are WHEELIE BOARD CASE and WHEELIE SUB. Those who need much more than normal people for staying for less than a month, such as interview equipment and work tools.
WHEELIE BOARD CASE has XNUMX snowboards, XNUMX bindings, XNUMX set of boots and XNUMX sets of clothing, XNUMX goggles and XNUMX gloves, and WHEELIE SUB has a down jacket, XNUMX days of everyday wear and a little less than a week of innerwear and socks. , Shampoo, toothpaste and other daily necessities, snow shoes, shovels, beacons, heavy camera tripods and lots of small equipment for shooting.Still, there is plenty of space left for the most important return souvenirs.
And although checked baggage tends to be handled roughly, it is okay because it is made very tough, such as using a back panel made of EVA / TPU material and providing a storage space at the bottom that can store multiple boards.
After check-in, go through the duty-free shop to the gate.Free WiFi is now available in most areas at Narita Airport.Get ready for your departure by contacting us by email before departure and checking the items to be confirmed.TRAVEL CASE, which combines passports, airline tickets, pens and international driver's licenses into one and is easy to take out and check, is recommended at a reasonable price.
Choose a bag that is not too small and not too big, and that is easy to use locally.Experience shows that you can put your PC or iPad in another place, and it is best to put TRAVEL CASE etc. in an easy-to-understand place.
The one I chose this time is BRUCE BAG.
This includes a Macbook Air, iPad mini, two iPhones, a SLR Canon 7D and three lenses, a compact camera GR Digital 4 and their respective chargers, thick documents, and TRAVEL CASE.The reason this tiny bag fits so much gear is thanks to four separate separate spaces, an inner pocket and two side pockets.
About 10 hours from Narita to Auckland.The time difference is as small as 15 hours, and it is also a good point of New Zealand that jet lag is hard to occur.Auckland Airport has an international terminal and a domestic terminal in separate locations, a 15-minute walk, and a free shuttle bus every 5 minutes for about XNUMX minutes.And it is easy to make a mistake, you must always pick up your checked baggage at the international terminal and bring it to the domestic terminal.Don't forget to pick up your luggage.
And at the domestic terminal, take the board case to the place called Oversize Luggage as it is.At that time, you do not need to check in again, just show the barcode attached to the case.Most Japanese do not know this place and it takes time, and it is often the last time to depart.
Board cases and bags have wheels and have a solid handle, and since it changes from midsummer to midwinter, if you choose a bag that allows you to access clothes immediately from the outside, most of the domestic flight transfer time will be. Easy to move even when you need to run.In fact, it is quite established and the transfer time is often short.
In the past, buses were the main means of transportation instead of rental cars, but now rental cars are the mainstream.It is recommended to borrow and share with several people. There are many car rental companies at Christchurch Airport, which arrives in just over an hour from Auckland Airport, and you can pick them up at the car rental office.Most car rental companies can call you for free from the airport information.When renting a car, be sure to rent a chain with it. New Zealand ski resorts are based on the mountainside, so chains are a must in this country where there are few studless tires.
Of course, long trips and station wagons for snowboarding.If you share it with a few people, the luggage will use up the luggage space, so a square, large, and easy-to-carry item such as WHEELIE SUB should come in handy.
The road conditions in New Zealand are the same as in Japan with right-hand drive and left lane, and the distance between towns can be up to 100km / h, and there are almost no traffic lights.However, if you do not pay attention to the speed where there is a speed instruction display, you will be parked in the POLICE (police) car and you will be fined, so be careful.In the case of a rental car, I was surprised to see a reminder to pay a fine at a Japanese address at a later date!There is also that.
The scenery of New Zealand is different from Japan, the sky is blue, the grass is green and it is very beautiful.I want you to fully enjoy the scenery that is different from Japan.
The distance from Christchurch to Wanaka is 420km, and it takes about 6 hours.The spectacular views of the blue lakes up to Tekapo and Twizel are perfect for photography.
The 23-hour trip from Narita to Wanaka always makes you feel the difference between Japan and New Zealand.And as we enter the XNUMXth season this year, I feel the importance of the board cases and bags that I always have.Although it may be used several times a year, I once again felt that it was necessary to choose a solid case and bag that are indispensable for convenience and comfortable transportation along the way.
Burton Snowboards' bags and cases have sub-pockets and easy-to-access zips, convenient pockets and handles, tough quality, and a variety of colors to ensure that you'll be on your journey for a long time. It is a gear that can do things.
Trip with Burton has been and will continue to be.
WHEELIE BOARD CASE / BLACK PLAID 166
WHEELIE SUB BLACK / PLAID
BRUCE PACK / TRUE BLACK
TRAVEL CASE / TRUE BLACK
(In order from the left of the photo)
Product informationBurton.comUntil
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