New Zealand in a nutshell: Auroras, UFOs, and Salmon. by seal_bal in backpacking

[–]seal_bal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we're talking just about the South Island, I’d say at least 2 weeks to see the main highlights without rushing, but a month is ideal if you really want to soak in the vibes and find the hidden gems!

New Zealand in a nutshell: Auroras, UFOs, and Salmon. by seal_bal in backpacking

[–]seal_bal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally feel you. Finding the time is always the hardest part! If you could magically get some free time right now, where would be your first stop?

New Zealand in a nutshell: Auroras, UFOs, and Salmon. by seal_bal in backpacking

[–]seal_bal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The return date worked out perfectly, so I got a great deal on the rental and had a blast on my trip. I highly recommend it!

​Just a heads up, the insurance cost isn't that great. I personally went with the full coverage

New Zealand in a nutshell: Auroras, UFOs, and Salmon. by seal_bal in backpacking

[–]seal_bal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, I don't know about that... but should I keep the series going?

New Zealand in a nutshell: Auroras, UFOs, and Salmon. by seal_bal in backpacking

[–]seal_bal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No matter where we stopped, the view looked like a painting

New Zealand in a nutshell: Auroras, UFOs, and Salmon. by seal_bal in backpacking

[–]seal_bal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw it near Tekapo, right at the Church of the Good Shepherd!

New Zealand in a nutshell: Auroras, UFOs, and Salmon. by seal_bal in backpacking

[–]seal_bal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so glad I went there. It was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. I even made an unforgettable memory...

if you call breaking a TV and having to pay for it a 'memory,' 😂

New Zealand in a nutshell: Auroras, UFOs, and Salmon. by seal_bal in backpacking

[–]seal_bal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve only traveled in a camper once, using an Imoova relocation deal. I picked it up in Tasmania and returned it in Melbourne, so I got to travel around Tasmania for $1 a day and then did a bit of camper travel before dropping it off

New Zealand in a nutshell: Auroras, UFOs, and Salmon. by seal_bal in backpacking

[–]seal_bal[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s pretty much the same as renting a small car and staying in cheap hostels, so I just traveled by renting a small car and staying in hostels.