Regretting not seeing this before coming to New Zealand... π
New Zealand travel guide is here! This super-comprehensive guide will help you plan your trip π β Must-Know Before You Go β° Time Difference: 4-5 hours ahead of China (UTC+13 during daylight saving from Oct-Mar, otherwise UTC+12) π¬ Language: English (widely spoken), MΔori in some regions π± Mobile: Activate international roaming or buy a local SIM (Vodafone/Spark recommended) π» Internet: Strong in cities/tourist spots, weak in remote areas πͺͺ Visa: NZ tourist visa required π° Currency: NZD (New Zealand Dollar) π Cost Level: Mid-to-high among developed countries π Must-Try Foods: Meat pies, fish & chips, NZ lamb, Hokitika ice cream, world-class wines π· π± Essential Apps πΊ Google Maps: Best for navigation (works everywhere!) π Uber/Zoomy: Ride-hailing apps π¨ Booking/Airbnb: For hotels & homestays π Trainline: NZ train schedules π Metlink (Wellington)/AT (Auckland): Local bus info π New World/Pak'nSave: Supermarket apps (check deals!) π Must-Visit NZ Attractions π Milford Sound: "8th Wonder of the World" β cliffs, waterfalls, breathtaking! π π Hobbiton: Real-life LOTR movie set β pure fairy-tale magic! π§ββοΈ π Sky Tower (Auckland): City icon with skywalks/bungee jumps! ποΈ π Queenstown Gardens: Lakeside serenity with epic mountain views β°οΈ π Rotorua Geothermal Zone: Steaming vents, hot springs & MΔori culture β¨οΈ π Aoraki/Mt. Cook NP: NZβs tallest peak & glaciers β hikerβs paradise! βοΈ π Christchurch Botanic Gardens: Stunning flora year-round πΈ π Arrowtown: Historic gold-mining town, insane autumn foliage π π 8-Day NZ Itinerary (Customizable!) πΈ D1: Christchurch β Greymouth (Scenic start!) πΈ D2: Greymouth β Fox Glacier β Haast (Glacier adventures!) πΈ D3: Fox β Wanaka β Arrowtown β Queenstown (Lakes & mountains!) πΈ D4: Queenstown (Free day β adrenaline or relaxation!) πΈ D5: Queenstown β Milford Sound β Te Anau (Fiordland magic!) πΈ D6: Te Anau β Dunedin β Oamaru (Penguin spotting!) πΈ D7: Oamaru β Mt. Cook β Tekapo (Glaciers & stargazing!) β¨ πΈ D8: Tekapo β Christchurch (Final photo ops!) #NewZealand #NZTravel #NZGuide #NZVisa #NZAdventure #CustomTravel