How to travel NEW ZEALAND's South Island (Know Before You Go!)

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
  • #TravelWell in New Zealand! Thinking of visiting NZ? Here's everything you need to know about visiting the South Island including must-visit spots, costs, itinerary, and the best activities to try. Have you ever thought about visiting New Zealand? Do you have a favourite travel memory? Share your NZ travel tips with us in the comments below!
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  • @amberpayne2691
    @amberpayne2691 3 роки тому +7

    If you're on a budget and staying near Queenstown, their public transit is pretty great! The buses were pretty much always on time (I was there in Autumn so I'm not sure about winter snow affecting routes) and it's SO CHEAP. I think I spent $20NZ for 5 days which included transport from the airport almost directly to my airbnb and of course back into town. I went with a tour company to go the milford sound and another for Glenorchy since this was my first solo travel experience, but would definitely go back and spend more time there!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      Wow!! Thank you so much for sharing this - such great insight 😍 Phoebe xx

    • @escatofago
      @escatofago 3 роки тому

      Jaja Queenstown n budget nice joke

    • @inthegreatwide
      @inthegreatwide 7 місяців тому

      Good info! It seems like there isn't much public transport that takes you outside of Queenstown though, right? We're looking at visiting the wine cave that's about 25 minutes outside of Queenstown and Google Maps isn't coming up with public transit options.

  • @amberpayne2691
    @amberpayne2691 3 роки тому

    I love New Zealand so much. Thank you for this video! I went to Queenstown last year and it was wonderful. I'd love to go back and do a full road trip of the south island.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      I’d love to go back for a much longer road trip! Our ten days went so fast! I think I need a month or so to really get into it 😍 thanks for watching and sharing all your tips, lovely! So helpful! Phoebe x

  • @joelandbecca6851
    @joelandbecca6851 3 роки тому

    Great video! Love the editing and the shots in this one 😊

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks you guys 😊 we always appreciate your support soooo much!!! We’re filming a Q&A video this week so if you have any questions for us, let me know 😊

  • @jackdouglas254
    @jackdouglas254 Рік тому

    Another excellent video. I have been to New Zealand twice and it is lovely. Thanks for the video.

  • @ndoukouman
    @ndoukouman 3 роки тому

    Generously, great detailed useful tips..NZ is beautiful .. hope to visit one day.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!! I can't wait to visit again :) Let's hope we can all safely travel again as soon as possible. P x

  • @FelixCattenstart
    @FelixCattenstart 3 роки тому

    Whoops I’m running late this weekend! I really hope travel bans are lifted soon as I miss the traveling a lot, my latest trip was Australia at the beginning of 2020 just before the coronavirus came🥺. I’ve got New Zealand planned around Christmas and NYE 2022/2023, as that’s the one out of 3 years I get both weeks off and COVID-19 should be gone by then. Thanks for your insights in motorhomes and their costs! I was surprised by the high costs for food and hotels, then I realised the currency difference between NZD and EUR 😅. The South island seems so beautiful 😍 it’s heaven for nature lovers! I’m glad that Matt recovered well from his anaphylaxis🤒! Thanks for sharing your tips including the local rules and law and have a great week 🤙!

  • @lavista4u
    @lavista4u 3 роки тому

    Great info....Thanks

  • @blueoceanrider
    @blueoceanrider 3 роки тому +2

    I did the same drive Queenstown to Milford sound only to arrive in foggy rainy weather, so couldn't see a thing and 1meter waves. So check the weather prior to going and make sure you have the option to cancel. Alternatively, fly into Milford when the weather is good if staying in Q'twn for a couple of days.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому +1

      Great tip to check the weather! It was so gorgeous when we did it I didn’t even think about what it’d be like when it’s foggy! I did the flight a few years ago and LOVED it. The boat cruise was cool too 😊 thanks so much for watching and sharing! Have a great day. Phoebe x

  • @AhmedSabry-fb8uv
    @AhmedSabry-fb8uv 3 роки тому +1

    More than wonderful information

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much 😍☀️ Have a great day! Phoebe x

  • @inthegreatwide
    @inthegreatwide 7 місяців тому

    I would love to watch another video with more in-depth information about the security coming into the country that you talked about; that's really important information to have! Also, which winery tour were you showing footage from? Drinking wine with that view of the lake and the mountains that you showed is exactly what we're looking for!

  • @vergelcortez991
    @vergelcortez991 3 роки тому

    Beautiful scenery,nice video amazing trip..😘🤩😍❤️ take care guys...😘😘😍🤗

  • @babyface7596
    @babyface7596 3 роки тому +1

    Great video !!!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much!!! 😍 Have a great day - Phoebe x

  • @HieuPham-zz1ui
    @HieuPham-zz1ui 3 роки тому

    New Zealand is so beautiful absolutely out of this world

  • @arvindjoshi3372
    @arvindjoshi3372 3 роки тому

    Thanks.. Newziland is my dream destination..👍👍

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      I hope you get to visit one day very soon! It’s absolutely beautiful 😊 thanks for watching! Have a great day! Phoebe x

  • @thomlyvee6788
    @thomlyvee6788 3 роки тому

    wow, this is amazing

  • @gireeshkumar9524
    @gireeshkumar9524 3 роки тому +2

    New Zealand is a perfect and magnificent place for romantic honeymoon trip

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому +1

      It really is!! Such a romantic, beautiful destination 😍 thanks for watching - have a great day. Phoebe x

  • @dahnahewlett6349
    @dahnahewlett6349 3 роки тому +1

    Now the bubble is happening, I’m planning my trip for February 😊

  • @manojyellamsetty9233
    @manojyellamsetty9233 3 роки тому +1

    Ur Videos are Very beautiful. I Love Ur Videos Very much

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому +1

      😊☀️ thank you so much!! It means a lot to both Matt and I! Have a great day. Phoebe x

  • @THABITTBB
    @THABITTBB 3 роки тому +2

    The cat is so beautiful 🐈😍👍

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      Oh thank you so much!! That’s Peach 😍🍑

  • @eddventures
    @eddventures 3 роки тому

    That is informative. Hopefully things go back to normal soon. Can’t wait to get back out there and make more videos. My UA-cam travel videos are before the virus in Thailand.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      Hello! Thank you so much! I hope the world can get back to normal soon too 😊

  • @darearqamumercampus1162
    @darearqamumercampus1162 3 роки тому

    Newzeland is very beautiful place .l love newzeland

  • @jacquimoreton3220
    @jacquimoreton3220 3 роки тому +5

    I live in the South Island on the West Coast 🙂 I recommend at least a week over here

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      Absolutely!!! I would love to visit for a few months and take the journey really slow 😊 we never have enough time when we visit! P x

    • @TheAmjad21khan
      @TheAmjad21khan 2 роки тому

      Hello Jacqui i am planning visit in July2022. My trip is Chch-arthurpass-franz josep-haast-wanaka-tekapo-chch. I want to know what would be the weather like in mid of july. I have planned to hire aqua hybrid, do u think i need chain on tyres for driving on road. Will i have any problem driving toyota aqua on this itenary. I think you are best person to advise since you stay in west coast.

  • @JeewaThathu
    @JeewaThathu 8 місяців тому

    I love your eyes ❤. It's so beauty. I have no words & I'm so exaited 😢

  • @growtocycle6992
    @growtocycle6992 Рік тому

    Mt Cook is also a must!!

  • @whosyourbrad
    @whosyourbrad 3 роки тому +2

    I miss the NZ roads. ❤️❤️ Best place for a road trip. Good work on the video ❤️🔥

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      Totally agree! The PERFECT place for a road trip :) I love NZ so much!

  • @LifeandTrip
    @LifeandTrip 3 роки тому

    Like your video

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much!! Have a great day 😊 Phoebe x

  • @Bebekmatrix
    @Bebekmatrix 3 роки тому

    Hello to your cat back there😀
    Do u have any recommendation for car rental company? Motorhome is for campervan only right? Thank u😀

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      hahah so glad you saw her! That's Peach. We always use these guys for car rental: bit.ly/30lactl

    • @Bebekmatrix
      @Bebekmatrix 3 роки тому

      Little Grey Box thank u for the info😁

  • @dobbysshoes4924
    @dobbysshoes4924 3 роки тому

    YES defintely get that full excess coverage rental insurance,
    there are Kea birds in the south island that will straight up destroy your rental car and lots of bad drivers on the roads because tourists are not used to NZ roads

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      Oh my gosh, you're right!! I should've mentioned those cheeky Kea's! I saw them stripping rental cars at the snow fields haha they're so naughty!

  • @gumtree7177
    @gumtree7177 10 місяців тому

    Hi Phoebe What month did you go on the snow time month ??

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  10 місяців тому

      Must’ve been June or July (I can’t recall exactly but if you read through the comments I would’ve answered this question a long time ago and my memory would’ve been better haha so you’ll find the answer in the comments if you need it) ♥️

  • @Ls3Atomicvette
    @Ls3Atomicvette 3 роки тому

    Plan on renting a camper van and going in September or November 2021. To the South Island.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому +1

      You’re going to have the best time!!!! Our motor home road trip is one of those trips we’ll look back on forever 😍 Phoebe x

    • @Ls3Atomicvette
      @Ls3Atomicvette 3 роки тому

      Have to been to Iceland? You will love it camper van heaven.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      We have! But it was only for a week in summer and it was a very long time ago (meaning, we were new to travel) so it doesn’t feel like we did it properly! It’s still one of my favourite destinations of all time 😍 I’d love to go back and do a campervan trip!

    • @Ls3Atomicvette
      @Ls3Atomicvette 3 роки тому

      Yes Iceland is amazing! Excited about this New Zealand trip plan on being there 9 days. Thanks for all your videos. I do most of my research via UA-cam. It will be our longest flight yet 17hrs from Texas.

  • @Sunny-ky4fi
    @Sunny-ky4fi 8 місяців тому

    How was your car rental $300 NZD for 10 days?

  • @TheAmjad21khan
    @TheAmjad21khan 2 роки тому

    Hello i am planning visit in July2022. My trip is Chch-arthurpass-franz josep-haast-wanaka-tekapo-chch. I want to know what would be the weather like in mid of july. I have planned to hire aqua hybrid, do u think i need chain on tyres for driving on road. Will i have any problem driving toyota aqua on this itenary. I think you are best person to advise since you stay in west coast.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  2 роки тому +1

      It’s going to be very, very cold and you should definitely hire snow chains and watch tutorials on how to fit them! I don’t personally know the aqua but we’ve driven in small cars, SUVs and sedans and been fine

    • @TheAmjad21khan
      @TheAmjad21khan 2 роки тому

      @@travelforphoebe do you know if i can hire a snow chain in aurthur pass or near fox glacier. The car rental company charging $30 per day just for snow chain.

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  2 роки тому

      No you either buy them or rent them from the car hire place. That price seems way too high. I think ours were maybe $75 for the whole time? I can’t quite remember, sorry 😊

  • @AJ-oz7fx
    @AJ-oz7fx Рік тому

    Love your dress👌

  • @jeansoriano2335
    @jeansoriano2335 3 роки тому

    ❤️❤️❤️🌈Love New Zeaaland

  • @Joobkl
    @Joobkl 3 роки тому

    Just hire a car and drive around south island. Make sure u grab a burger at Fergberger in Queenstown

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      Hiring a vehicle is a must!! So many good places to road trip to 🙌🏻

  • @wallopc3100
    @wallopc3100 3 роки тому

    I want to living there

  • @mcaamit02
    @mcaamit02 Рік тому

    really difficult to say ..NZ north island is more beautiful or Z south island or ... YOU 🤴

  • @escatofago
    @escatofago 3 роки тому

    U didn't visit the glaciers and Grey :(

  • @truongsontran1541
    @truongsontran1541 3 роки тому

    TÔI RẤT THÍCH XEM VIDEO CỦA BẠN, HY VỌNG BẠN SẼ LÀM NHIỀU VIDEO HƠN NỮA , NHẤT LÀ NEW ZEALAND . CÁM ƠN HAI BẠN RẤT NHIỀU.

  • @MrZaggy
    @MrZaggy 3 роки тому

    @6:00 - Kitty cat!!

    • @travelforphoebe
      @travelforphoebe  3 роки тому

      😂😍 That’s Peach! She screams if we lock her out of the studio haha so cute!

  • @rajnikantpatil2636
    @rajnikantpatil2636 3 роки тому

    you r so beautiful also your news is very good

  • @philliproberts7294
    @philliproberts7294 4 місяці тому

    Rent a car 10 days 300 which company is that please ?

  • @soumitraray1178
    @soumitraray1178 5 місяців тому

    Hello

  • @hasanenginkalayc9096
    @hasanenginkalayc9096 3 роки тому

    Daha once geldigini biliyorum ama eğerli birkez daha gelirseniz günay afrikaya hususi olarak sizleri ağırlamak misafir etmek istiyorum. Size turk yemeklerinin afrikanin eşsiz manzarasinda tatma firsati sunuyorum 😉