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Before going to play, I did a lot of research, but still encountered many pitfalls. Today, I will summarize some of the precautions I encountered for everyone. Everyone can avoid these issues.
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[Travel Expenses]
🍲 Meals: Approximately 200 RMB per day on average
🚘 Small group: 11,000 RMB per person (4-person small group)
👉 Rented a 7-seater business car for 8 days
💰 Includes accommodation + activities + tickets + transportation + guide
📇 Visa: 1,263 RMB
✈️ Round-trip flight: 8,000 RMB (booked 3 months in advance)
💰 Total cost: 27,000 RMB per person
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[My Suggestions]
❌ Suggestion 1: Do not buy travel souvenirs in Queenstown; it is really expensive here.
❌ Suggestion 2: You don’t need to exchange a lot of cash when coming to New Zealand 💵, as most places accept credit cards and domestic payment apps.
❌ Suggestion 3: Get a SIM card in advance, and make sure you have enough data, as there is no 🛜 WiFi in many places.
❌ Suggestion 4: If the weather is ☀️ sunny after arriving in Queenstown, cancel the trip to Milford Sound immediately, or you will travel a long distance to see a view that is not as good as the Three Gorges.
❌ Suggestion 5: If you are fishing by the sea 🎣, check the signs first, as exceeding the catch limit will result in a ⚠️ fine.
❌ Suggestion 6: Try to join a small group tour; seeing the large buses driving so slowly on the road, wouldn’t it be better to spend more time at the attractions? 🚌
❌ Suggestion 7: If you are not visiting in autumn, skip Arrowtown; it’s a waste of time.
❌ Suggestion 8: The toilet paper in New Zealand 🧻 is a bit thin, so it’s recommended to bring your own.
❌ Suggestion 9: For lunch, it’s best to go at 11:30 AM or 2 PM, otherwise, there will be a long queue 👭.
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[My Itinerary]
🍒 Day 1: Christchurch – Greymouth
🍒 Day 2: Greymouth – Hokitika – Fox Glacier Town
🍒 Day 3: Fox Glacier Town – Wanaka – Arrowtown – Queenstown
🍒 Day 4: Free activity in Queenstown
🍒 Day 5: Queenstown – Milford Sound – Te Anau
🍒 Day 6: Te Anau – Dunedin – Oamaru
🍒 Day 7: Oamaru – Mount Cook – Tekapo
🍒 Day 8: Tekapo – Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch
Wow, those expenses add up quickly! I would’ve never guessed meals alone cost that much. Good to know about the car rental tip though, might help save some bucks.
Absolutely, food expenses can surprise you! Yes, renting a car was costly but saved time. Thanks for your feedback—it’s helpful to hear others’ thoughts. Happy planning can make a big difference!