1. December 19, 2014 Published by: Olia Essina THE COST OF
TRAVEL AROUND NZ We found this information for you and prices here
are rather accurate and valid for travelling this year. The most
sites we searched have outdated info. As food cost is growing every
year as well as accommodation rental. You will get an idea of your
average spending on your holiday or trip around the country while
you study here. Enjoy your trip, and if you fall in love in our
country, please feel free to call for free no obligation advice how
you can stay in New Zealand legally from Licensed Immigration
Adviser or Job Placement Consultant! New Zealand Dollar money, cost
and prices/NZ dollar is falling now, you will get more for your
currency. (JP Consultants comments September, 2014) Depending on
where you come from even New Zealand luxury can seem affordable,
especially if you stay away from the major tourist centres. If you
plan to visit New Zealand and the exchange rate is good then think
about changing early for your holidays. Exchanging money may be
more favourable at your home bank where you hold an account than on
the counter in New Zealand banks. You can recognise a bad rate when
there is a big difference between the buying and selling price,
this difference between bid and ask prices is called spread, the
trading profit of the
2. bank. Saving Money Tips: If you want to limit your spending
while you travel, consider the following cost-saving options: Take
or share a double room in backpackers or a cabin at campsites Buy a
tent for those good weather days in scenic locations, often the
experience to be so close to nature outweighs the lack of comfort
and turns out to be unforgettable Cook as often as you can, this is
possible in self-contained accommodation, backpackers or at
campsites Eat in cafes and takeaways rather than restaurants, buy
snacks from supermarkets Choose places with a good breakfast
included and skip a big lunch Buy items on special at the cheaper
chain stores (like Pak n Save, The Warehouse or Bunnings) Always
ask for discounts when you buy something expensive or stay longer
in one place Concentrate on the amazing range of free attractions
New Zealand has to offer instead of organised ones Refill your
water bottles with tap water When you dine out drink beer or soft
drinks instead of wine or look for Bring Your Own (BYO) restaurants
Good insurance will cover you against unexpected losses These
activities can be expensive: Budget options are: Adventure and
adrenaline activities Boogie boarding(catching waves in the Tasman
sea or the Ocean on the board) and bush walking Luxury
accommodation Camping at DOC sites Dining out every day Fish n
chips or other takeaways Night life Eating ice cream at the dairy
Drinking good New Zealand wine Tipping you dont have to ;)
3. Shopping only New Zealand made Shopping at the $2 shop
Please see more info in tourist website:
http://www.tourleader.co.nz/