Four seasons in four weeks – New Zealand summer packing list

Clothing — Layering is key

• 3× functional T-shirts
• 2× long-sleeve shirts (merino or functional)
• 1× pair of short hiking pants, 2× pairs of long hiking pants (zip-off ideal)
• 1× warm down jacket (glacier, Tongariro)
• 1× hardshell rain jacket (West Coast, always bring it)
• 1× fleece sweater
• Hiking socks (3 pairs)
• Buff or thin scarf
• Hat + gloves (Franz Josef!)

Shoes

• Ankle-high hiking boots — Tongariro, Mt. Sunday, Putangirua Pinnacles
• Comfortable sneakers for the city
• Sandals or flip-flops (hot springs, beaches)

Tech

• Type I travel adapter (Australia/NZ standard)
• Large power bank (10,000+ mAh)
• Camera with wide-angle + telephoto lenses
• Drone (NOT allowed in many national parks — check beforehand!)

Miscellaneous

• Sandfly repellent (West Coast of the South Island — those little bastards are nasty)
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen SPF 50 (ozone hole bonus)
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Small first-aid kit