Dec 10: New Zealand Travel Tips

My third time in New Zealand. 😭 Stop reading all those random travel guides. No one will help you when you fall into a tourist trap. When you actually get to New Zealand, you'll find that it's nothing like what you read online. Here are some useful tips (get your pen and paper ready ✏️) . ⚠️ You need to fill out an arrival card to enter New Zealand. You can't bring fruit, meat, eggs, or dairy products. You need to declare any food you bring! ⚠️ You can choose Anchor or A2 milk powder. Don't buy Whittaker's chocolate at the airport, it's much more expensive. Pak'nSave in Queenstown is generally cheaper, so it's a good place to buy snacks, milk powder, and other items. ⚠️ You can rent Wi-Fi for a short trip, or buy a tourist SIM card for a three-month trip. The data is enough. ⚠️ If you bring shoes, make sure to clean the soles. You need to declare any shoes with mud on them. ⚠️ The temperature difference between morning and evening is large. If you're afraid of the cold, you can bring a light down jacket or a slightly thicker windbreaker, and a pair of comfortable shoes. ⚠️ Bring about 500 New Zealand dollars. Most places accept Visa cards. . ❓ How to choose a tour Reliability and safety are very important. Make sure to find a qualified tour group. It's best to choose a local tour, especially one with a Chinese-speaking guide, as communication will be smoother. Also, check if they have many years of experience leading tours in New Zealand, as road conditions can be very complicated in certain seasons or areas. An experienced guide can not only ensure safety, but also find good viewing spots. Make sure to find a tour with no shopping or hidden costs. You get what you pay for, so don't just look at the price! The cost is obvious, so a low price may mean low quality. . 𝐃𝟏: Christchurch airport pickup → City tour 𝐃𝟐: Christchurch → Mount John → Church of the Good Shepherd → Lake Tekapo → Hotel 𝐃𝟑: Tekapo → Lake Pukaki → Mount Cook → Oamaru 𝐃𝟒: Oamaru → Moeraki Boulders → Tunnel Beach → Dunedin City → Te Anau 𝐃𝟓: Te Anau → Milford Sound cruise → Queenstown 𝐃𝟔: Free time in Queenstown → Queenstown Skyline → Queenstown airport drop-off