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How Much Does it cost to Travel New Zealand?

How much money will you need in New Zealand? $215 USD is the average daily price for traveling as a couple in New Zealand.  This daily budget was based off living in a camper van for 18 days and 4 days in a hostel with our own room. The average price of food for one day is $65 USD. The average price of accommodation for a couple is $53 USD. Additional pricing is in the table below. These travel prices are based off a comfortable budget. This includes private room or camper van, air conditioning, at least 2 meals at a restaurant per day, internet, and misc.

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Comfort Budget

(per couple)

1 Week

2 Weeks

1 Month

Backpacker Budget

(per couple)

1 Week

2 Weeks

1 Month

How expensive is New Zealand? Per category.

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Flights from USA –> New Zealand

round trip per couple

West Coast (LAX)

Low

Flight time

16 hours

High

Middle (IHA)

Low

 

18 hours

High

East Coast (JFK)

Low

 

25 hours

High

New Zealand Itinerary:

Day 3: Queenstown (3 hours, 150 miles)

Points of Interest:

  • Skyline Gondola: Take a ride in the Gondola for an amazing view of Queenstown and some fun/extreme activities:
    • Luge
    • Bungy Jumping
    • Mountain Biking
    • Great Views/ Food
    • Star Gazing Tour
    • Hikes
  • Take a walk around the city of Queenstown: Enjoy the shopping, spas, casinos, and night life.

Day 4: Drive to Te Anau area (2 hours, 100miles)

Points of Interest:

  • Day Hikes:
    • Intermediate: Mount Alfred (Glenorchy) 4-6 hour return hike.
    • Intermediate: Ben Lomond (Queenstown) 5-7 hour return hike
  • Tours:
    • Jet boat tour- Hop on a speed boat that takes you up tight river passages and shows you the sights high speed style.
    • Wildlife tours- These are guided tours of the area to help you find a variety of wildlife.
    • Funyaks- These are multiple person kayaks that are blown up and you can bump into the tight places you will be adventuring in.
    • Off road adventures- Have a company take you on an off road tour in a land rover up the dirt trails around Queenstown area.