0_Apprentice
Hiking is one of my favourite leisure activities. How about you?
1_Wizard
I also like hiking. I plan to got on a backpacking trip here in the near future. 
0_Apprentice
Oh that sounds fun. Which places do you plan to visit?
1_Wizard
I'm not entirely sure. I think it would be great to go backpacking or tramping across New Zealand, but that would be a huge time commitment.
0_Apprentice
New Zealand is an amazing place. I have family members there who I visited once about 20 years ago.
1_Wizard
I think it would be really cool to go tramping across that country. I'd have to make sure to bring wet-weather gear in my backpack. I hear it can rain unexpectedly.
0_Apprentice
Yes, it can be pretty wet, especially in the South Island. It can also get very cold too in winter. 