Currency: NZD. Email: info firstlighttravel. Overview Let's face it: whether you can visit NZ for 7 days or 7 months, you'll relish every minute and wish you could stay for longer. This definitive holiday planning guide is packed with: pro tips from New Zealand travel specialists awesome itinerary suggestions for short and long stays bucket-list-worthy destination ideas wallet-friendly ways to maximise your stay and extend your budget Are you ready?
Key Factor 3: What's your preferred travel style? Key Factor 4: What will your budget allow you to do? New Zealand is made up of two long, skinny islands the North and South Islands and around smaller islands.
NZ measures over km miles from top to bottom. It's similar in size to the UK, Japan, and the state of Colorado. Australia, our nearest neighbour, is 29 times bigger. How long does it take to fly to New Zealand?
The most helpful questions you can ask yourself are: How much time do you realistically have available? What are your New Zealand must-dos? What's your Travel Style? What will your budget allow you to do? Key factor 1: How Long do you have available?
How about travelling to New Zealand from Los Angeles? Key Factor 4: Your Budget Unless you're celebrating a lottery win, your travel budget will play a big part in deciding the length of your New Zealand stay. Here are some ways to see more for less: 1 For Cheaper New Zealand flights, travel in Spring or Autumn Because New Zealand is a major summer AND winter destination, travelling outside of these periods, in spring or autumn fall , is cheaper.
Find out more about New Zealand Seasons 2 Wallet-friendly accommodation: book early for high season stays You'll get more for your money by booking accommodation early. Building Your Dream Trip So you've figured out how much time you have available, your must-see attractions, your travel style, and your budget. Avoid travel burnout by sneaking some clever breaks into your itinerary: Driving from Picton to Christchurch minimum 5 hours : Add a 1-night stay in beautiful Kaikoura and make time for a whale-watching tour Driving from Christchurch to Queenstown minimum 6 hours : Spend a night at Lake Tekapo surrounded by Southern Alps views.
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Fascinating NZ Facts. Fly Fishing. Hot Pools. Lord of the Rings. The beautiful sights of Marlborough Sounds are waiting for you on the journey from Wellington to Picton. Travel time is 3. A note about travel options: flying around New Zealand is the quickest way around but you will have to spend time spent in airports and transfers as well.
You also miss some of the best parts of visiting New Zealand, the countryside views from the road. If you have two weeks for your trip to New Zealand you'll want to spend about 12 days on the ground, see our New Zealand 14 day itinerary in more detail here. An extra week added on to the traditional 2-week vacation gives the added luxury of some extra relaxation time and the possibility of doing some longer stays in one place. The cosmopolitan landscape of high-rise buildings mixed with colonial houses are what define Auckland.
Add 50 volcanic cones and craters, two oceans only an hour apart, a glorious natural harbour and hundreds of sailboats dotted around the waters and you have a city that lives and breathes its natural surroundings.
Head North North of Auckland in the long narrow stretch of land called Northland, our pick for your first night is the Hokianga Harbour with a stop in at the Waipoua Kauri Forest on the way. Then on to the Bay of Islands, a relaxing and entertaining place to spend a couple of days. There are islands here and helicopter tours, cruises, and sailing trips are just some of the ways you can visit them. Hop over to Motorua island or Waewaetorea Island and experience some of the most beautiful beaches and water anywhere in the world.
The list of things to do in Rotorua is long:. A day in Rotorua is good enough to get a feel for the town and surroundings but two days is better. Walking in Tongariro, from short day walks to the full crossing According to visitors to our shores, one of the most satisfying and rewarding activities to do on the North Island is the Tongariro Crossing. This is a single-day hike or tramp as we call it down here just under 20km Fast hikers can do it in half that time but if you want to stop for a picnic, take photos, and enjoy the experience plan for a day out.
The walk takes you past thermal lakes, volcanic mountains, lunar-like landscapes, and beautifully clear streams. The crossing is located right in the middle of the North Island, around 1. You just need that single day to complete the trek. If the full crossing is not for you, there are plenty of short stunning day walks all around Whakapapa Village too.
If you love walking and want to do as much as possible when you visit read our Walking in New Zealand - A Beginner's Guide. Wellington "the coolest capital" Wellington is one of our favourite places in the country. For a capital city, "Wellywood" feels small and cosy. The city is worth at least a day of your time but we reckon an overnight stay will have you keen to see more.
A day spent kayaking around the golden shores of the national park is an unforgettable experience. After that, retrace your steps back to Picton and continue on to Kaikoura to see the giants of the ocean in their natural habitat. Kaikoura has a lot to offer nature lovers. The team at Whalewatch Kaikoura bring you up close to huge sperm whales year-round , Humpbacks winter , Blue whales various times , and many other species. After Kaikoura, the next major city is a real gem, Christchurch, the biggest city down South.
Christchurch was hit by the earthquakes that affected New Zealand a few years ago. Walking along the Avon River, one might expect to meet locals from an English village on their way to a market. It has that old-world feel that just invites you to sit by the river and enjoy the day. Great for relaxing 1 day. This little town situated on the shore of Lake Wakatipu has been a centre for adventure-seekers and people escaping the big city since the s.
Bungy jumping and jet boating were developed here. The skiing in the surrounding ski fields is world class. There are some sophisticated hotels, spas, and restaurants in the town that are worth checking out for some quality relaxation time. Prince William and Kate Middleton stayed at the Wharekauhau Lodge so if you fancy living like a royal for a night or two this is the place to do it.
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I hold a working holiday visa but want to enter New Zealand as a visitor - is this possible? Will I be eligible for a further student visa if I was absent from class due to illness?
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How long will my student visa be valid for, if granted? Is email the preferred way to communicate with immigration officers? I am a new resident. Click here to start. After you are done, you submit your form and wait for your ETA to arrive in your email. No need to deal with the embassy. We do it for you so you don't lose valuable time. All foreign citizens wishing to travel to New Zealand require a visa or an ETA depending on the case , even kids. You can apply for friends or family by making sure you have all the required documents first you can see above in this article.
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