Lord of the Fries | Review
Do you love hot chips (fries) as much as I do? The hot potato roasted and dipped in some awesome and divine sauces? If that is what you crave and want? Then definitely ‘Lord of …
Category: New Zealand
New Zealand (NZ) is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean. The country is mainly divided into two main islands – North Island and South Island. The country is famous for its volcanic mountains and the beautiful dreamy landscapes.
- Capital city: Wellington
- Main language spoken: English, Maori
- Basic Greetings: Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening, Good night, Hello and Good bye.
- Maori Basic Greetings:Â Ata marie/Morena (Good Morning), Kia Ora (Greetings)
- Currency: New Zealand dollar
- Forex Exchange:Â Currency can be exchanged at any international airports
- Tourist visa: Visa is required to enter NZ (latest information can be found on NZ Immigration website)
- Things you can carry into NZ: The customs or the border protection is very strict in NZ (ensure all things including souvenirs are declared correctly)
- Best time to visit:Â November to March
- Adapter required (power points): Angled two or three pin plugs (same as Australia)
- SIM: Spark NZ is the common provider and they can be bought at any international airports
- Driving licence: International unexpired valid driving licence is required
Flights
- Jetstar and Air New Zealand run frequent flights between Australia and New Zealand.
- Jetstar is definitely the most economical airline.
Bucket list
- Attend an All Blacks game (Rugby)
- Black water rafting at Waitomo
- Bunjee jumping in Queenstown – done
- Cuba Street (Wellington)
- Dive Poor Knights
- Hike Franz Josef Glacier
- Hike Queen Charlotte Track
- Hike Tongoriro Alpine Crossing
- Hobbit in Matamata – done
- Hot tub on Coromandel Peninsula
- Hot water beach
- Hug Tane Mahuta (tree in Waipoua Forest)
- Glacier walk – done
- Glowworms in Waitomo Caves – done
- Go Zorbing
- Kayak in Abel Tasman National Park
- Lake Waikaremoana hike – done
- Maori cultural show/hangi
- Ride Wellington Cable Car – done
- See Mount Cook – done
- Skydive Bay of Islands
- Sky Walk (Auckland)
- Stay at Kapiti Island
- Swim with dolphins – done
- Trek in Fjordlands National Park
- Visit Milford Sound – done
- Watch Royal albatross and endangered yellow eyed penguins
- Watch stars at Lake Tekapo – done
- Whale watching in Kaikoura – done
- White Island, Bay of Islands
- Witness Southern lights
- World’s steepest street – Baldwin Street (Dunedin)– done
Whale watching scenic flight in Kaikoura
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Guide to visit Waimangu Volcanic Valley
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Guide | Lake Waikaremoana Track (Great Walk of New Zealand)
Imagine a hiking track which has dense thick forests with a view of turquoise blue lake? Seems like a fairy tale right? Yes, it was a fairy tale for us. It was as though we …
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Backpacking in South Island!
I have been to New Zealand many times before. Its a beautiful country and my most favourite country so far, so visiting this part of the World is almost like an annual ritual. I had …
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Review | Jucy Snooze Christchurch
I stumbled upon Jucy Snooze pods while researching for hostels near Christchurch airport. And I must say it is definitely one of the coolest places I have ever stayed at. It is just 10 minutes …
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Travel Guide | Stewart Island (New Zealand’s third biggest island)
Stewart Island is the third biggest island in New Zealand. The island lies about 30 kilometers south of South Island. The best thing about this island is its wildlife and the estimated population of the …
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Half a day in Dunedin
I must admit I underestimated Dunedin. I did not expect it to be a big city which has many things to do. And that’s the reason why I had planned to spend only half a …
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One day in Wanaka!
Anyone who has traveled in New Zealand would be very fond of Wanaka. It’s a beautiful small town. It is in the Otago region of South Island in New Zealand. Note: This post is for …
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The first time I asked for a drop!
After walking for almost 2 kilometres in Mt Cook (New Zealand), I realised I cannot keep walking for another 10 kilometres to reach the starting point of my hike 😅. Yes, I had decided to …
