New Zealand is a destination worth saving until you have as much time to explore the country as possible. Not only is this due to the fact that it takes much time and money (not to mention CO2 emissions) to get there, but moving between destinations within New Zealand is also very time-consuming. Roads are long and winding with so many photo-stops and activities along the way that a two-hour drive can easily turn into a full-day mission! One or Two Weeks in New Zealand

I've used the Lonely Planet guide for New Zealand. I found it very useful. Not every last place and small sight is included, but it's a great book to gain an overview. What, where and how. If you read it carefully, and follow up with some research on your own, you can find some ideas for more out-of-the-way places and fun activities as well. I haven't read the Rough Guides, so I unfortunately can't compare the two... but I was very happy with the Lonely Planet. Take the time to sit, but still be wary that ice falls could happen at any time. Away from the worries, Rob Roy Glacier is a cathedral of mountains at their most glorious, a place where you feel as one with your surroundings. But even if you are well-read, here are a few suggestions that might be worth your time while you’re on the plane to New Zealand. Kiwis love foreign affirmation: Flight of the Conchords were turned down by domestic television and only became a local success after their HBO hit series. Mount Sefton should be directly in front of you (across the valley). Mueller Hut stands out with its reddish coloured walls.Top 10 is the largest holiday park chain in New Zealand. They offer high-quality facilities at a reasonable price. This is not a common option for many travellers. However if your time here for a shorter period of time then they can be an excellent option to cover larger distances. Adrenaline sports and other activities in New Zealand do not come cheap. If you are on a budget you will need to limit there.

Steady on though, the descent is amazing as you catch glimpses of the valley you just walked up and the amount of times I need to stop to take photos was uncountable. If you are on a budget then this is one of the easiest ways to save money. Whilst being delicious, eating out in New Zealand is expensive and as such is an easy way to limit your outgoings. Consider Travelling in New Zealand in The Winter

The Complete Travellers’ Guide to New Zealand

Keep following the orange markers until you reach Mueller Hut and one of the most scenic toilet views in the world. Here are the best travel tips for New Zealand to help you have the safest, most affordable and enjoyable trip possible. GENERAL NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL TIPS Go for a hike on any of the spectacular trails found throughout the country. Some favourites can be found in our guide to hiking New Zealand. Only in the last forty years has New Zealand come of age and developed a true national self-confidence, something partly forced on it by Britain severing the colonial apron strings, and by the resurgence of Maori identity. Maori demands have been nurtured by a willingness on the part of most Pakeha to redress the wrongs perpetrated over the last 170 years, as long as it doesn’t impinge on their high standard of living or overall feeling of control. Kitesurf in Taranaki. The wind is epic and harnessing it in a kitesurfing sail is going to lead to one of the most adrenaline-pumping activities in New Zealand!