FAQ about New Zealand travel in our Facebook Group

Oct 20, 2025 by Admin

In addition to reading our newbie’s travel guide, we also recommend having a look over these FAQ questions.

If you require any further information, please add your comments to the relevant posts below.

Happy travels!

Frequently Asked Questions in our New Zealand Facebook Group, NZTT

Preparing for your trip to NZ

  • NZeTA and visa help
  • Using your mobile phone here
  • Do I need to prebook accommodation/activities/transport etc?
  • How can I pay for things in New Zealand?
  • Should I tip people in NZ?
  • Discounted accommodation, rental cars, activities, tours and more

Arriving in New Zealand

  • Customs info (and what you can/can’t bring into NZ including food and medication)
  • What happens when I arrive in NZ? What to expect
  • Flight connections: What happens to my baggage? How long do I need at the airport?

Weather and packing

  • What to expect from our weather (and how to pack for different seasons)
  • General packing advice

Transport

  • Car and accommodation vs. campervan
    • Additional reading: NZTT campervanning hub
  • Private driver/guide recommendations
  • Travelling by public transport or tour
  • Winter driving tips
  • Discounted rental cars and campervans

Planning

  • Book a Zoom consultation for personalised itinerary planning
  • Check out other members’ itineraries
  • Downloadable travel guides (shortcut your planning)
  • North Island highlights
  • South Island highlights
  • Best accommodations around New Zealand
  • Best restaurants and eateries in New Zealand
  • Best wildlife encounters
  • Things to do in the North Island with kids: 1 and 2
  • Things to do in the South Island with kids
  • Things to do in Auckland (central activities, suitable for those without cars)
  • Things to do near Hobbiton (that don’t involve LOTR)
  • Milford Sound FAQ
  • Milford Sound cruise comparison

Driving routes

  • Auckland to Rotorua/Rotorua to Auckland
  • Dunedin to Queenstown/Queenstown to Dunedin

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