Hello lovely Kiwiburners,

For those that don't know, a few words about weather are in order.

Last year is was hot with a super powerful sun during the day, and cooler at night but pleasant. It rained for a few hours on two nights. There were lots of sandflies. The wind was not super strong, but it was strong enough to temporarily wreck a less than well secured structure.

For those visiting from overseas, protecting yourself from the sun and sandflies are very important. If you go the bare skin route, you can wear lots of sunscreen and bug spray. You can also wear lightweight long sleeves and legs and keep your feet and ankles covered, and thus beat both the sun and the sandflies.

If you get sandfly bites, try this stuff. Best rubbed in thoroughly as soon after the bite as possible. All natural and helps a lot.
www.potofgoldbalm.co.nz/skinbalm.html

Of course don't forget the dry bag of clothing, in case it rains.

Of course the kiwis say that you can get all 4 seasons in one day. As far as I can tell, they don't really prepare for any of them, just roll with it and have a good time!