Has anyone been to New Zealand recently? Looking for the latest intel.
Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- New venues worth checking out
I was there a while back and had a mixed time. Wondering if things have changed.
Any recent trip reports would be helpful.
Cheers
Uber/transport in New Zealand
Started by MontrealMax · 19 Mar 2026 · 1732 views
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20 Mar 2026 at 06:17
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
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23 Mar 2026 at 18:17
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:17
Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.
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25 Mar 2026 at 16:38
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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25 Mar 2026 at 17:38
I was there in March and prices were about average. Spent about $80/day all-in.
My tip: try the local spots away from tourists.
My tip: try the local spots away from tourists.
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26 Mar 2026 at 00:38
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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26 Mar 2026 at 07:17
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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26 Mar 2026 at 10:38
Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.
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26 Mar 2026 at 18:38
This matches my experience. New Zealand is great value for money.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.
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Been going for years. Scene has improved recently.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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Been going for years. Scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Quick question — how was the transport?
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