New Zealand unsafe for Backpackers travelling alone?

sim_1n_post2u_asap

I am having to rethink my trip to N.Z Not safe alone. Grace Millane from Essex murdered.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwik27H7v5DfAhWldN8KHbthBj8QzPwBegQIARAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-england-essex-46492477&psig=AOvVaw0eTlrIWKWE9aIUq09Pvq9p&ust=1544367651419857

kenralph

@sim_1n_post2u_asap wrote:

I am having to rethink my trip to N.Z Not safe alone. Grace Millane from Essex murdered.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwik27H7v5DfAhWldN8KHbthBj8QzPwBegQIARAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-england-essex-46492477&psig=AOvVaw0eTlrIWKWE9aIUq09Pvq9p&ust=1544367651419857

One murder in a country doesn't make it unsafe.

There's been over 100 this year in London.

isabel1066

they have caught him this wouldn't put me off going there.

eileenusher

One murder makes it unsafe too you, would you go too London there's being over 100 there, would you go too the states 1000 if you include the mass shootings.

New Zealand compared to most places is actually very safe has a very low crime even violent crime record compared to most countries.

majorincident

Millions go back packing around the world in places a lot less stable than New Zealand. Miss Millane made a fatal error but now that the police have a suspect, it is hoped she can be found and criminal proceedings are forthcoming.

dartgirl

Don't let this sadness put you off going am sure Grace would want you and others still to go and see this Beautiful Country,Just keep your guard about you, good luck.

sim_1n_post2u_asap

Sounds scary to me what with the killers on the loose.

nefarius

Man's in custody. Safe country.

@sim_1n_post2u_asap

claire1uk

It's bad people you want to avoid, not the beautiful countries.

gvmhb

There are bad people everywhere so any country can be dangerous for a backpacker travelling alone.

It's often how you respond to a situation that decides how you come out of it, but unfortunately it's easy to get that wrong.

I am certain though that we live in a more dangerous world than we did 50 years ago :smileyfrustrated:

standardbearer

Most youngsters I know do the Southern Hemisphere in twos or threes. The last was my friends daughter with friends. They did SouthAfrica in Capetown and Safari reserve with cheetahs. .

When going to Johannesburg being streetwise straight into the airport and off to next destination. Next Australia then New Zealand return via Thailand.

Like has been said if you were visiting London you would be more at risk than New Zealand.

If with friends agree a safety plan such as don't split always stay together. Even if a lad who likes you looks like your favourite pop star. Now thats a challenge.

Go online check advice forums and websites.

I reckon after what has happened

there will be lots of help in NZ for single back packers and others.

Take note of the full story of the tragedy when the full facts emerge and learn.

Enjoy and just stay streetwise.

auntpixie

dont let this stop you . one can be unsafe in their own home towm. enjoy what ever you want to do .

majorincident

New Zealand police believe Miss Millane's body has been found. This is very sad for her family and illustrates how not taking simple precautions can lead to tragedy. Travel safe is the motto for everyone.

allan1954

pleased they have caught him and still think its safe to go there on holiday.

mmid

Terrible terrible news. It could happen anywhere though

sim_1n_post2u_asap

Difficult to stay completely safe when travelling alone. You have to take people on trust and develop a sixth sense.

nefarius

A person has now been charged.

https://i.stuff.co.nz/video/109197546/Police-charging-26-year-old-with-murder-over-disappearance-of-British-backpacker

standardbearer

Smashing girl , sad loss.

Condolences to the poor Family.

Best of luck to the Auckland Police.

Hope the scumbag gets what he deserves.

nefarius

Quite possibly an illness involved. The reporting officer was clearly unhappy.

nancaz

So sad .