Kia Ora Viewers! This sample itinerary video is the first one of a new series we will release over the coming weeks and months. From your point of view is there anything missing? Do we need to add anything? Is too much detail? Your thoughts and feedback is much appreciated.
This video along with other videos is very detailed and containing helpful information. I am planning a trip in Feb ' 25 and I have used information in your videos extensively to finalize my itinerary. Thank you! One aspect I wanted more information was use of Credit Card and Cash. I did see mention of tech-based FX cards but would like to know about using Cards issued by other countries banks (Master and VISA based). Are there any issues in using them? Any care to be taken when using these CCs? Also, what about cash? How much should one carry for a 2-week trip? How easy is the withdraw cash using ATMs? Any information on this will be helpful. Thanks again for making it easier for all travelers!
Good to hear you are getting value out of the videos. NZ is pretty much cashless. So, Visa and Master credit cards work best everywhere. Yes, you can get cash at ATM’s, but it’s not really needed as cc are used pretty much everywhere. Have a wonderful trip!
Greetings from Australia. The amount of time, resources and research goes into you video is amazing. You should be the CEO of Tourism New Zealand for your effort and the way you promote NZ and every Kiwi should be proud of you, Micheal 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
In booking my trip I learned a lot of hotels in NZ have a minimum of 2 nights per stay, something to keep in mind. I used Apex for my rental so I could take the ferry as the scenery on the ferry ride came highly recommended despite the added time it takes, I hope they're right!
This is super useful. Thanks for posting the video. We are planning to travel in June which is winters. Is there any destination we should avoid in winters?
Look, you can travel in June as long as you are prepared for cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours. Also, a number of tour operators and hikes might be closed. The good thing is that in June you have much less visitors and prices are lower. Enjoy your time!
Firstly it's highly unlikely you will see Kiwi birds in the wild. So, the best place to see those nocturnal friends will be at Kiwi 'night houses' along the route in Otorohanga, Rotorua, Hokitika, Franz Josef or Queenstown. So, you will have a few options to work this into your schedule. I put a few links into the pdf too. Hope this helps!
There are options for some Intercity coach connections and one or two trains, but especially in the South Island you would need to plan this out carefully to get the maximum time efficiently. If you short on time a domestic flight will make a big difference to connect North & South Island’s. Often coaches and trains are running once a day. Hope this helps!
How many hours of driving is involved to do this itinerary? I don't like the idea of flying for 20 hours to then drive 4 hours a day. Seems like you need a month of vacation to really take your time in NZ and not get burnt out.
Driving in NZ is mostly different than in the US or Europe (only around Auckland you have heavy traffic and highways). Especially in the South Island we have highly scenic road. When you have a 4-5 driving day (which you will need to expect between most locations), you actually don't drive through. You drive for 30-60 min, have a stop, do a walk, take a picture, see a sight etc and then move on. So, don't take the 4-5 hours as too much of a challenge; it's not at all. NZ - especially the South Island - is a 'Self-drive Paradise'. Hope this helps 😀
Best would be to check out the 10 Days North & South Island video at ua-cam.com/video/J7iS97eQcLo/v-deo.html Check also the details in the description box. This will give you a great head start for your planning. Enjoy!
Kia Ora Viewers! This sample itinerary video is the first one of a new series we will release over the coming weeks and months. From your point of view is there anything missing? Do we need to add anything? Is too much detail? Your thoughts and feedback is much appreciated.
This video along with other videos is very detailed and containing helpful information. I am planning a trip in Feb ' 25 and I have used information in your videos extensively to finalize my itinerary. Thank you! One aspect I wanted more information was use of Credit Card and Cash. I did see mention of tech-based FX cards but would like to know about using Cards issued by other countries banks (Master and VISA based). Are there any issues in using them? Any care to be taken when using these CCs? Also, what about cash? How much should one carry for a 2-week trip? How easy is the withdraw cash using ATMs? Any information on this will be helpful. Thanks again for making it easier for all travelers!
Good to hear you are getting value out of the videos. NZ is pretty much cashless. So, Visa and Master credit cards work best everywhere. Yes, you can get cash at ATM’s, but it’s not really needed as cc are used pretty much everywhere. Have a wonderful trip!
Thank you so much for this helpful information! We are so excited to visit your beautiful country!
I’m glad this information helps you plan your trip! Have a wonderful time!
Extremely helpful video thank you so much for making this
Glad this was helpful!
Greetings from Australia. The amount of time, resources and research goes into you video is amazing.
You should be the CEO of Tourism New Zealand for your effort and the way you promote NZ and every Kiwi should be proud of you, Micheal
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks, Greeting to Australia! I just want to help travellers having their trip of a lifetime. Don't get me started on Tourism NZ... 😂
In booking my trip I learned a lot of hotels in NZ have a minimum of 2 nights per stay, something to keep in mind. I used Apex for my rental so I could take the ferry as the scenery on the ferry ride came highly recommended despite the added time it takes, I hope they're right!
Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful time.
This is super useful. Thanks for posting the video. We are planning to travel in June which is winters. Is there any destination we should avoid in winters?
Look, you can travel in June as long as you are prepared for cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours. Also, a number of tour operators and hikes might be closed. The good thing is that in June you have much less visitors and prices are lower. Enjoy your time!
THANK YOU
Great to enjoy and get value from the video!
If I plan my trip almost exactly like in this video, where and when would you recommend going to see kiwi birds?
Firstly it's highly unlikely you will see Kiwi birds in the wild. So, the best place to see those nocturnal friends will be at Kiwi 'night houses' along the route in Otorohanga, Rotorua, Hokitika, Franz Josef or Queenstown. So, you will have a few options to work this into your schedule. I put a few links into the pdf too. Hope this helps!
I’m going to the north and South Island for 16 days in december
Have a lovely time!
@@virtualjourneysnz thanks
What if don't want to drive (from NA)? Is train or coach bus better?
There are options for some Intercity coach connections and one or two trains, but especially in the South Island you would need to plan this out carefully to get the maximum time efficiently. If you short on time a domestic flight will make a big difference to connect North & South Island’s. Often coaches and trains are running once a day. Hope this helps!
Which ia the best month to travel to newzealand from india ?
The best time to travel NZ is between Oct and April/May. Does not matter from where. See details at ua-cam.com/video/S9EYOIgRUjE/v-deo.html
How about Mt Cook?
Yes, good idea, but you either need more time or take something else out. So much to do and see in NZ 😃
How many hours of driving is involved to do this itinerary? I don't like the idea of flying for 20 hours to then drive 4 hours a day. Seems like you need a month of vacation to really take your time in NZ and not get burnt out.
Driving in NZ is mostly different than in the US or Europe (only around Auckland you have heavy traffic and highways). Especially in the South Island we have highly scenic road. When you have a 4-5 driving day (which you will need to expect between most locations), you actually don't drive through. You drive for 30-60 min, have a stop, do a walk, take a picture, see a sight etc and then move on. So, don't take the 4-5 hours as too much of a challenge; it's not at all. NZ - especially the South Island - is a 'Self-drive Paradise'. Hope this helps 😀
KINDLY HELP FOR INDIA TO NEW ZEALAND TRIP 10 DAYS
Best would be to check out the 10 Days North & South Island video at ua-cam.com/video/J7iS97eQcLo/v-deo.html Check also the details in the description box. This will give you a great head start for your planning. Enjoy!
Very nice video but write a 14 days iternery
Check out the description box for the 14 day itinerary details.