Expenses: Total 48,285, per person 24,142
Visa: 3,704
SIM Card: 145
Round-trip Airfare: 11,274 (Beijing to Auckland and back)
Domestic Flights in New Zealand: 4,762 (AucklandQueenstown 2,960 + Christchurch
Auckland 1,802)
Accommodation: 11,200
Food: Approximately 8,000
Klook Tickets & Activities (including glacier): 5,000
Taxi & Car Rental (including fuel): 4,200

Personal Tips:
️ The most boring attractions: Christchurch, Auckland Duty-Free Shop (not much good stuff)
️ Most worth visiting: Wanaka, Queenstown, Glacier Hiking, Auckland Devonport City Walk
️ Saving money: Apex car rental is cheap + free parking
Use DIDI international version, it’s cheaper than Uber
️ Traveling from the north to the south of New Zealand, there is a large temperature difference between day and night, with many natural landscapes.

It is recommended to focus on keeping warm and bring a windbreaker.
️ Best places to eat: Mt Cook Alpine Salmon (delight for salmon lovers); Empire Chicken (Christchurch, ate there for two consecutive days)
Places to avoid for food: Jervois Steak House in Queenstown

Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1+Day 2 BeijingAuckland | Devonport Sunset (great for photos!)
Day 3 AucklandQueenstown | Ramen Ramen + Skyline Gondola + Luge + Ferg Burger (internet-famous burger)
Day 4 Queenstown | Deer Park
Day 5 QueenstownArrowtown
Wanaka
Day 6 Wanaka
Day 7 WanakaMt Cook Glacier Hike
Tekapo (allocated 2 days for glacier weather, successfully hiked on the first day, so the rest of the trip was more relaxed)
Day 8 OamaruChristchurch
Day 9 Christchurch | City Walk (loved the sunshine and parks in Christchurch)
Day 10 Christchurch | City Walk
Day 11 ChristchurchAuckland | University of Auckland
Day 12 AucklandBeijing

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This tour plan looks solid, but I think the cost for Auckland is a bit high. Wanaka and Queenstown really are amazing, especially for scenery and activities. Have you tried any local Maori cultural experiences? They’re worth adding if you haven’t.
This tour plan looks solid, but I think the cost for Auckland is a bit high. Wanaka and Queenstown really are must-visits, and the glacier hike sounds amazing. Have you tried any local Maori cultural experiences? Those could be worth checking out too.