New Zealand travel guides

New Zealand is a two-island road trip and should be budgeted as one. Distances look small and drive slowly; plan 250km days, not 500km ones. October to April keeps the Great Walks and alpine passes open, and booking Department of Conservation huts early is the single biggest saving available.

Daily budgets: Budget travelers about $60 a day, mid-range $185, luxury $520 and up. Run your own numbers →