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New Zealand — 10 day trip report

Started by DallasDon · 6 Mar 2026 · 833 views

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DallasDon member
#1
6 Mar 2026 at 03:53
Returned from 12 days in New Zealand. Great trip overall.

Accommodation:
Serviced apartment near the main area. $70/night. Walking distance to everything.

Scene:
Busy and well-organized. Prices were fair for the quality.

Quality:
Varied — some great, some average. Had 9 encounters total.

Logistics:
Taxis are cheap but negotiate first. Food was cheap and delicious.

Safety:
Stick to main areas at night and you are fine.

Overall: 7/10. Solid choice, will be back.

Happy to answer any questions.
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TexasHeat member
#2
7 Mar 2026 at 17:53
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

Texas Heat — Houston, TX

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MelbourneMarc member
#3
8 Mar 2026 at 08:53
I was there in last month and prices were exactly as described. Spent about $120/day all-in.

My tip: try the local spots away from tourists.

Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited

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OzzieTravels member
#4
8 Mar 2026 at 10:53
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

Ozzie Travels — Sydney, Australia

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NorthernLights member
#5
9 Mar 2026 at 05:53
Quick question — how was the hotel security?

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Northern Lights

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OttawaOliver member
#6
9 Mar 2026 at 15:53
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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PattayaDave member
#7
9 Mar 2026 at 20:53
Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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WanderlustCarl member
#8
10 Mar 2026 at 23:53
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl

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BostonBrady member
#9
11 Mar 2026 at 07:53
Did you use freelancers or find girls at the hotel?
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EdinburghEd member
#10
11 Mar 2026 at 10:53
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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AtlantaAce member
#11
13 Mar 2026 at 10:53
Quick question — how was the transport?
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LiverpoolLee member
#12
14 Mar 2026 at 03:53
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK

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SeattleSam member
#13
15 Mar 2026 at 06:53
Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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BirminghamBaz member
#14
17 Mar 2026 at 05:53
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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BuffaloBill member
#15
18 Mar 2026 at 03:53
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?

Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY

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YorkshireLad member
#16
19 Mar 2026 at 01:53
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.

Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK

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PortlandPaul member
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20 Mar 2026 at 03:53
Been going for years. Scene has shifted a bit but still good.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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NashvilleNate member
#18
21 Mar 2026 at 05:53
This matches my experience. New Zealand is great value for money.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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MidwestMark member
#19
21 Mar 2026 at 11:53
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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EdinburghEd member
#20
21 Mar 2026 at 23:53
I was there in February and prices were about average. Spent about $120/day all-in.

My tip: go early evening.
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