Originally Posted by
TripleA
I have a big parka that i would really like to bring with me as its nice and warm but i may need to get my mum to ship it out to me as it will take up way to much in the suitcase and i cant wear it over on the plane because the heat in Thailand would kill me when we arrive!
I didn't use a winter coat in my four years in NZ. Managed with a gore-tex jacket most of the time with a fleece underneath when cold. Would recommend a waterproof jacket of some description as when it rains in NZ, it really rains.