New Zealand comparison: tourist areas vs local spots
Started by ScottishSteve · 2 Mar 2026 · 1072 views
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21 Mar 2026 at 17:19
Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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21 Mar 2026 at 20:19
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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23 Mar 2026 at 06:19
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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23 Mar 2026 at 16:19
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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25 Mar 2026 at 05:19
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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26 Mar 2026 at 03:52
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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27 Mar 2026 at 01:52
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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27 Mar 2026 at 03:19
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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27 Mar 2026 at 04:52
Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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27 Mar 2026 at 09:52
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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27 Mar 2026 at 11:19
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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