How Much Money Do You Need for a Budget-Friendly Trip to New Zealand?

Travel to New Zealand 🇳🇿 for 8 days and 7 nights with my sister 🧳
We handled the visa application ourselves, providing a bank statement showing a balance of over 50,000, a letter explaining our current unemployed status, and proof of previous international travel. The visa process was surprisingly smooth [sly smile R]
We rented a car and drove ourselves, taking care of the driver’s license translation on our own.

How Much Money Do You Need for a Budget-Friendly Trip to New Zealand?
How Much Money Do You Need for a Budget-Friendly Trip to New Zealand?

Flights from Guangzhou ✈️ to Auckland cost 4500, and we added round-trip flights between the North and South Islands, bringing the total flight cost to 1900.

How Much Money Do You Need for a Budget-Friendly Trip to New Zealand?
How Much Money Do You Need for a Budget-Friendly Trip to New Zealand?

Our route took us from Auckland ➡️ Christchurch ➡️ Tekapo ➡️ Queenstown, each destination offering its own unique charm and breathtaking landscapes.

How Much Money Do You Need for a Budget-Friendly Trip to New Zealand?
How Much Money Do You Need for a Budget-Friendly Trip to New Zealand?

We stayed in an Airbnb that we absolutely loved, and the environment was spotlessly clean 🏨
The hike at Mount Cook was truly awe-inspiring 🤩, with stunning views and a sense of adventure at every turn. The total cost of the trip came to around 13,000 [shy R][shy R]

How Much Money Do You Need for a Budget-Friendly Trip to New Zealand?
How Much Money Do You Need for a Budget-Friendly Trip to New Zealand?
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1 Comment

  1. Lauren Walters

    That sounds like an amazing trip! I didn’t realize the visa process could be so straightforward if you’re prepared. Driving yourself around definitely seems like the way to go for flexibility.

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