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
- Best hotels near the scene
I was there last year and had a mixed time. Wondering if things have changed.
Planning to go back next month.
Cheers
Language barrier in New Zealand
Started by MidwestMark · 10 Mar 2026 · 2240 views
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Quick question — how was the transport?
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Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 15-20%.
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Did you use an agency or find girls at online?
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Been going for years. Scene has stayed consistent.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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I was there in March and prices were about average. Spent about $150/day all-in.
My tip: avoid weekends.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
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Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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