Hey guys! Have you been to New Zealand or want to?

I've been there recently and I have to say, it's a beautiful country. Physically and mentally. Everywhere I go, it's literally like in the postcards.
Here is a photo I've taken in Christchurch, New Zealand. I'm currently submitting this for the Canon EOS Photographer Awards. Could you help me vote if you think this is good? Here is the link to it. http://www.celebrationofcolour.com/gallery...e0b7df252f25770

I REALLY appreciate it! Just trying to see if my amateur photography skills are quality enough with the rest of the world! If I do win, I get to travel all over the world and hopefully take more pictures to show you guys!



Thanks all!

i did a 11D visit to NZ last month. 8D in SI, 3 in NI.
8D in SI is not enought if you wanna fully enjoy the beauty of NZ, so i advice you to spend less time on road, so you have more time to every spots.

imo rent a car, or a MPV is more feasible. staying in backpacker dome only cost NZD$20-30/night. a double room cost 50-80.
i took an estima, and the whole family of 6 are extremely happy with the choice.

drawback of caravan/campervan:
1. cumbersome. slow and difficult to maneuver esp when reversing.
2. most town/city do not allow these vehicles to park at public parking for overnight. you have to look for designated campervan or campsite area, which usually located at the outskirt of the town.
3. have you planned where can u replenish the water & electricity from?
4. are you prepare to spend your vacation in a confined space? drive, eat, sleep, pee&poo all done at the same "hut".
and the list goes on.

if you are prepared for that, then hop in to a caravan and enjoy the whole new holiday experience.
wish you enjoy the trip, NZ did amazed me, i guess u gonna love it too. 

Very subjective - just the matter of seeing more or less only.

I have to do Auckland - Queenstown in a week

Just plan per your constraint 

just bought ticket to Christchurch from 4/12 - 11/12..
thinking to cover SI excluding Queenstown.. will that be enough ?

Do help from this merged thread 

just bought ticket to Christchurch from 4/12 - 11/12..
thinking to cover SI excluding Queenstown.. will that be enough ?

btw, when travelling in NZ is it a must to drive around? other means of transportation available? for those working backpackers in particular

I was in NZ for 16 days mid March 2013 still not enough 

I must visit NZ again. I should include Wellington next time.

Been to auckland? How much is needed per day?

For me, Queenstown is definitely worth to stay 3-5 days. Rent a car with GPS, go anywhere you like. For e.g. Arrowtown, you will bypass some wine making shop, do stop there to test their wine and cheese. After that from Arrowtown drive to Coronet Peak, about 30min distance, drive to the top hill and enjoy the best view!

I was in Auckland for 2 nites. Not enough. So many things to do. I think 4 nites will be decent enough.

I mean cost per day 

Hahahahah!! sorry. The hostel that I stayed, cost NZ76 per nite for twn sharing but share toilet/bathroom.

It's ok  So it,s RM 200 per night? how about the cost for other hotel? And the cost of food le? 

Yeah, about that. I saw BASE Auckland which is located right in the CBD but cost around NZ90 per nite. Food?? Not sure, I cook most of the time. Eating outside too expensive ler! Luckily most hostels I stayed, provide free breakfast such as bread, jam,butter,coffee & tea. We had fish n chip around NZ10-NZ12 depending on location.

Sounds reasonable enough to me. Thanks mate !