How to Plan a Budget-Friendly Trip to New Zealand
New Zealand is a country that impresses tourists with its scenic scenery, adventure tourism, and Maori culture, yet a lot of people tend to believe that exploring this beautiful country is the most expensive tour to ever have. The fact of the matter is that it can be remarkably cheap to explore the breathtaking beauty of Middle-earth with the help of strategic planning and clever decisions. Whether it is the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, the fjords of Milford Sound or the adventure capital of Queenstown, a budget friendly visit to New Zealand is thoroughly viable without having to forego on memorable times. Knowing when, where, how and what activities are the most economical will save you a significant amount of money and make the most of your adventure. Go Kite Travel-Best travel agency in Dubai- has complete New Zealand holiday packages from Dubai that will provide balance between cost effectiveness and quality experiences to the UAE travelers with a guiding hand, competitive prices and insider knowledge that will turn the dream of New Zealand into the affordable reality.
Here is the Budget-Friendly Trip to New Zealand
Choose the Right Time to Travel
How your cheap trip to New Zealand will turn out depends on timing to a great extent. Shoulder seasons are April to May (autumn) and September to November (spring) and have the ideal balance of good weather and cheaper prices. Accommodation rates are reduced by 20-40 percent in these seasons as compared to high season (summer), flights are cheaper and attractions are not crowded. Fall presents gorgeous foliage, especially around Central Otago and spring presents wildflowers and newborn lambs appearing on pastoral sceneries. Winters (June-August) are the cheapest months in locations not associated with skiing and it is ideal to visit cities, geothermal locations, and seaside. Nevertheless, do not travel during New Zealand school holidays (mid-December to late January, and two weeks around Easter and July) when home tourism pushes the prices high. By making flight booking early, 3-6 months before it happens, it is possible to secure a 30-50% lower flight booking rate compared to last-minute flight booking.
Accommodation Strategies That Save Money
Accommodation is a significant expenditure and New Zealand has good low-cost alternatives. Hostels offer not only the dorm beds (NZD 25-40 per night) but also the private rooms (NZD 80-120) which are much cheaper than the hotels still including the communal kitchens to self-cater. The YHA and BBH hostel networks are of high standards in the country. The holiday parks are affordable and offer amazing sites with powered camp sites (NZD 15-25), cabins (NZD 60-100), and great facilities such as kitchen, barbecue places, and in some cases, hot tubs. In cases of couples or small groups, it is possible to rent apartments or holiday homes using the services of such websites as Bookabach or Holiday Houses, which will offer access to a kitchen and space at reasonable prices. Freedom camping, which involves sleeping in self-equipped vehicles at specific locations, is free to practice but must have the right equipments and strict environmental regulations. Couchsurfing and hospitality exchange networks provide free lodging as they engage in cultural interaction with the locals who give them insider tips.
Transportation Without Breaking the Bank
The distances are not long and transportation options in New Zealand have a great influence on the budgets. The intercity buses by InterCity and NakedBus companies provide low cost links between key destinations and the seats can be booked in advance at a discounted NZD 1 on promotional routes. Flexi-passes are offered as a way of unlimited travel at a fixed time frame, which is sufficient in long journeys. Car rentals are also affordable in terms of 2-3 people, particularly, when this is done early enough or when it is done with the local companies instead of international brands. Buying a used car when planning to stay a few weeks and selling it before the end of the trip is often cost effective even though it costs a lot at the time of purchase. Hitchhiking is still safe and common in New Zealand, especially on major roads, but it takes adaptability and tolerance. Jetstar regional flights sometimes also have lower prices than driving, especially between North and South Islands. The use of bicycles particularly on the 23 Great Rides trails offers free transportation besides offering amazing views and workouts.
Free and Low-Cost Activities
An affordable travel to New Zealand will be based on the fact that the country has a lot of free natural sites. The hiking trails are easy to moderate and hard multi-day hiking trails and all these without entry charges. Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Abel Tasman Coast Track, and Milford Track feature the best in the world scenics. The nation boasts of beaches that provide free swimming, surfing, and relaxing. Free admission is charged in many museums such as Te Papa in the national museum in Wellington (New Zealand). There are geothermal reserves such as the Kuirau Park in Rotorua, where there are free hot pools and bubbling mud. There is plenty of wildlife to see- you can see dolphins at Kaikoura, dolphins at Kaikoura, yellow eyed penguins at the Otago Peninsula or you can see seals lying around at various coastal areas. Cities such as Auckland, Wellington, and Christchburg also have free walking tours which are performed on tips, giving a great evaluation of an area. Free internet is available in public libraries and local information is provided by those libraries. There are numerous other places and views, falls, and natural miracles that need only petrol to access.
Smart Food and Dining Choices
The cost of food is rapidly building up, whereas cost reduction is achieved through the strategic strategies. According to the prices of food in supermarkets such as Pak’n Save or Countdown and cooking the food in the kitchen of a hostel or a holiday park, the daily costs of food can also be reduced to NZD 15-25 per person. Supermarkets in New Zealand have local produce of good quality and at affordable prices. Farmers markets provide cultural experiences and fresh affordable fruits and vegetables as well as artisan products. Fish and chip stores serve huge servings (NZD 8-12) that are ideal to use in picnics. Bakeries offer meat pies, which are wholesome (NZD 4-6) and are good to fill the lunch appetite. Most cafes have what is known as cabinet food, which includes prepared sandwiches and pastries, charged less than custom made food. Exploiting hostel free food shelves, in which tourists discard unwanted foodstuffs, is further stretching of budgets. By reducing the number of restaurant meals to special occasions and not everyday events, the costs will be reduced significantly. BYO (bring your own) restaurants enable one to experience the dining experience, without paying a high price because of the mark up on alcohol.
Maximizing Value Activities
Whereas there are iconic New Zealand experiences with premium pricing, there are substitutes and strategic booking that are value-based. As an alternative to costly bungy jumping (NZD 200+), canyon swinging or zip-lining (NZD 100-150) are similar activities that offer the same level of adrenaline rush. Book direct with operators instead of booking agents to eliminate the commission fees. Group rates and package bundles usually lower the per-activity prices. A number of adventure operators deal in last-minute discounts via Queenstown and Taupo shops. National parks have department of conservation (DOC) campsites that charge only NZD 6-18/night but place you in the middle of some beautiful nature. Low cost Hot pools run by councils (NZD 5-10) offer cheap options in the place of high priced spa resorts.
Conclusion
A low-cost trip to New Zealand will take research and adaptability but will reward the traveler with the most amazing experience and not spending a lot of money. Through shoulder season travel, smart accommodation, low-cost travel, free natural sightseeing, and strategic eating, you can visit this great country at a fraction of the cost you would otherwise pay. The mountains, beaches, forests and amiable people of New Zealand are the best things in the world to enjoy, and cost nothing. The New Zealand holiday packages offered by Go Kite Travel in Dubai have taken into consideration these cost-cutting measures but not at the expense of comfort, safety, and all experiences. Their Dubai travel packages to New Zealand capitalize on the industry contacts by offering competitive prices on flights, lodging, and other activities that cannot be offered to individuals. Relax and leave the rest to them and enjoy the New Zealand adventure at an affordable cost, which brings in the best memories and the trip of a lifetime without having to worry about your financial health.
