ULTIMATE NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL TIPS

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Extensive New Zealand travel guide, recommendations, and tips, especially for backpackers and budget travelers. I am an American who has traveled around most of the country and have been living in Christchurch for 5 months. Things I cover: places (north island vs. south island), transportation, money, accommodation, food & drink, weather, clothing, activities, people, and language.
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@protegothesomething 5 лет назад

Amazing tips! Thank you for taking the time to share this !

@thegreenerside7363 7 лет назад

Thanks for all the tips! New Zealand is on our list!

@mattkaiser3092 7 лет назад

Thanks for making that video! We will be there in Nov and Dec..

@melissarodriguez5587 5 лет назад

Love the video,I am planning to go on summer,so just checking everything

@Lunarvrr 7 лет назад

Can't wait for my second NZ trip. It is absolutely amazing!

@martincepeda2610 6 лет назад

Thank you for the helpful information! Helped me for my planning, the reversed seasons absolutely blew my mind! Never thought of that, thank you for pointing that out :]

@laylab2543 6 лет назад

One of the best new zealand travel videos i've watched! Thanks!

@sashabear6408 5 лет назад

Great video! Very informative! Thanks.

@udana77 3 года назад

hey Mari, this is super informative... thanks for the good work here.. cheers!!!!

@sophiaalexandra7388 5 лет назад

this is awesome. after studying abroad in NZ I couldn't agree more

@awaken69 7 лет назад

great tips, thanks!

@cameronmcdonnell912 5 лет назад

Nice video ! We just had out road trip around New Zealand and just love it !

@alinag.7488 6 лет назад

Mari, I am so happy to ran across your video, this is SO helpful. We are planning our trip to NZ and this is by far the most valuable info so far. Thank you!!

@mari.johnson 6 лет назад

Happy to hear that! Enjoy your trip! :)

@FastEddie7483 4 года назад

Awesome 👍 love to see your enthusiasm for our little country 😊🇳🇿

@ruthlessman6397 5 лет назад

thx for the information ..highly impressed :)

@germaineboatwala-sidhva1079 4 года назад

Great video! Loved the well organized ideas and thoughtful points. Such a beautiful country, NZ! 💕✌and you brought out the best of it. 😊

@laurencobcroft7505 7 лет назад

Hi Mari :) I'm moving to Christchurch very soon and have been watching a lot of youtube videos to get some advice and tips..I came across your channel and have been binge watching your videos.. Love them! Thankyou for all the info :) xx

@CayceAnne 6 лет назад

Thanks for this video, I'm going to New Zealand next month and i found it very helpful :)

@Ivanselectsongs 2 года назад

Planning a trip at the turn of the year 2023. Thank you for this: very informative and succinct. Hope you're doing well!

@jackrubycrew 7 лет назад

Another really good video. Thanks for making cool content on my home!

@Flyerstone 6 лет назад

That's a helpful tips. Hopefully we could get there one day.

@tjena5772 4 года назад

Very comprehensive Mari, thank you.

@vroomvroomvroom 7 лет назад

Your ultimate travel tips will really help tourists or travellers planning to visit and explore New Zealand. We love New Zealand! Great video. Keep it up Mari. :)

@Skullgrin140 7 лет назад

This is rather helpful, I am planning on going to NZ at some point in the near future so I appreciate hearing this. Really helpful video Mari.

@mari.johnson 7 лет назад

Happy to help!

@allornothing432 5 лет назад

The rocky water is awesome like walking a mountain in two motions

@lindacarruthers3423 5 лет назад

What a delightful wee soul you are . You do great things for your own country as you help travellers enjoy mine . I am 70 years old and have been a traveller . I have met quite a few Americans travellers who seem unable to enjoy the differences encountered along the way ,and see them as drawbacks . If it were possible I’d make you an honorary Newzealander. You certainly qualify . You video is very well done , very informative . Thank you .

@AdventuresLikeThis 7 лет назад

"Be a tidy Kiwi", that is so cute lol. We really enjoyed this video! It would be really cool if you made these for every country you visit :)

@femice 4 года назад

So happy I found your chanel!! I plan to visit within 2 years, and are in planning mode. I wish to stay for a longer period :) Looking forward to exploring your chanel more during this winter !!!

@nadinenarita132 7 лет назад

Wow, you packed a lot of useful info into that! Thanks so much!

@mari.johnson 7 лет назад

Can't wait for you to come visit!

@nadinenarita132 7 лет назад

We still need the driving tips video, please!

@annapapalazarou4038 7 лет назад

Mari, you are so helpful. Thank you for your vlogs! Luv them. I'm from Chicago...and looking forward to my experience in NZ!😊

@mari.johnson 7 лет назад

Happy to help! Hello to Chicago!

@louisaklimentos7583 5 лет назад

New Zealand is my dream country since the 1980's to visit I haven't had a chance to go as yet but your amazing videos have inspired me to do so I am lucky that I live in Sydney Australia , as it is only a 3 hour flight to Christchurch New Zealand Thank you so much for all the fantastic info on New Zealand

@orthaNZ 7 лет назад

Great Video! also loved the Maori pronounciation video!

@constancew 7 лет назад

loving all the new videos this month! keep it up!

@mari.johnson 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@mcgrathshawn 5 лет назад

I just got back from New Zealand, and this video is spot on! Nice job!

@mari.johnson 5 лет назад

Cheers Shawn!

@heymikeelay 6 лет назад

Your videos are so helpful and I'm so thankful for all of your tips. I'll be traveling solo for the first time to New Zealand in 4 days. So nervous getting there, but I am so excited for the adventure ahead. Subscribed! 😁❤️

@AndresRodriguez-sj8us 4 года назад

I am in the process of getting my work Visa and I am set to land in New Zealand in March 2021. Your videos have great information and I'm looking forward to experience this life changing trip. Again thanks for the great info.

@funtimewithtila68 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing

@swtsapphire 7 лет назад

very informative. will visit New Zealand for the first time next year

@tommytucker5464 6 лет назад

nice where u going

@za8der673 6 лет назад

I'm planning to go to NZ next year with my family. This is really useful info. Thanks Mari ;) you earned my sub

@mari.johnson 6 лет назад

Yay! I'm excited for your trip!

@KEBUNTARAKAN 6 лет назад

za8der it is far from indonesian man

@Jason-no2zt 7 лет назад

Great informative video I must say. Thanks for the tips and I am super excited to visit NZ. I like the phrase "Be the tidy kiwi" hahaha

@mari.johnson 7 лет назад

Cheers! Enjoy your trip!

@ColbsterzSnowboarder 6 лет назад

This was a great video and you are absolutely gorgeous! :) I'm headed there this fall! It would be cool to meet you if you're there at all this year too!

@giniletham6159 6 лет назад

I've been watching all of your Vietnam videos cause I am off there in a month (wooh!), so it is interesting to watch a video on you talking about where I am from. I also didn't know that Eftpos wasn't a thing elsewhere :O The more you know. Really enjoying watching your videos, super helpful for a first time traveller. :D

@gdaymatejohn 7 лет назад

Awesome tips! I'm still in Auckland but heading south soon! :)

@mercadojm0812 5 лет назад

Nice.. 😊😊😊

@samanthataku32 3 года назад

I enjoy sightseeing around South Island and North Island New Zealand. Stopping for food is best part as well. I like to go by myself or others. Have fun at the same time. 🥑🍉🥐

@paullong4471 Год назад

Thank yoi.God bless

@germaineboatwala-sidhva1079 5 лет назад

I'm a Kiwi and that was a great video! 😃 maybe some shots of roads, shops, transportation, etc would add more interest to those who have never been here. Other than that, it's awesome! I would recommend you pack an umbrella, good jacket, good walking shoes.. Just be prepared for the weather.

@florianreichelt 6 лет назад

I really like your content :) Keep it up!:)

@cnawan 7 лет назад

As a local, I think you deserve a gold star and a scratch-and-sniff sticker for this :3

@mari.johnson 7 лет назад

haha woo! Cheers xx

@josiehepburn677 7 лет назад

Took the words out of my mouth. Was super impressed by how much this covered!

@numbereightyseven 7 лет назад

***** Ditto. Spot on.

@waynedevantier6247 6 лет назад

Well said, especially the advice about weather conditions and clothing.

@gregorymather8467 5 лет назад

Nice video. I came across it via searching "explore nz" really wanted to find a series of videos of some ones trip around nz to see what people do. weirdly enough im born and raised here in the mighty Waikato. Top job on the video and seems like i found some content to keep me occupied during my breaks at work. :) btw video definitely nailed everything on the head

@mari.johnson 5 лет назад

Cheers Gregory! Glad a Kiwi can confirm this info! 😊

@NZPocketGuide 7 лет назад

Wow, awesome tips! So thorough! Just another tip, if you are travelling in New Zealand's summer season: December to February, it's best to book your accommodation in advance where ever you go - not just Queenstown. New Zealand goes a little bit nuts in summer. With that, we'd definitely recommend travelling in the shoulder seasons in New Zealand for all-round better deals and ease of spontaneous travel ;)

@yashasingh6068 3 года назад

Hi you might remember me from your channel

@NZPocketGuide 3 года назад

@@yashasingh6068 Hi :)

@WanderwithAwe 7 лет назад

I'm excited! I'm going to New Zealand this November!

@mattzabita8399 7 лет назад

Awesome! I'm going in May, can't wait!

@Kuerikami 7 лет назад

lol im going there by the end of october :D

@erica2770 7 лет назад

Crys same!

@wanderlustchic4483 6 лет назад

I'm also going in November ! :)

@KEBUNTARAKAN 6 лет назад

WanderwithAliceVlogs nice plan

@MzPinayx3 7 лет назад

When I first got here I was at a restaurant and by the end of the meal I just looked around like wait.. how do I pay? lol thanks for the helpful tips!

@iannzht 7 лет назад

You should be working for the NZ Tourism Board - well done roundup :-)

@sausage5849 6 лет назад

I just want to add, that this 'four seasons in one day' thing she keeps referring to doesn't apply on the East Coast of the North Island where the weather is moderated by the mountains in the centre of the North Island. Hawkes Bay and the Bay of Plenty for example, can be quite similar to the Mediterranean temperature and weather. Any place in NZ on the West Coast or that's surrounded by the sea will be variable.

@robharris5467 5 лет назад

Pretty much all down the east coast of the north island has hotter dryer summers. The grapevines are a good indicator.

@Primetome 7 лет назад

Good video Mari, how long are you going to stay in NZ for? and are you planning on a North Island visit this time around?

@sarab6815 6 лет назад

So cool! I’m from Tennessee and went on the 16 day NZ tour with Haka Tours and loved it! We stayed at YHA’s and Haka Lodges on both islands. Do you rent now that you live there? Or do you still stay at hostels?

@mari.johnson 6 лет назад

That's awesome! I rent now :) But I still like staying at hostels sometimes when I travel

@raforayf 6 лет назад

It would be nice if you could make presentation with pictures or video.However, i appreciate your information.

@yousefabdulkareem4738 5 лет назад

Nice one can go together for travel.

@racheltfinn7164 5 лет назад

That my New Zealand - Born now England, UK same my family live English in England.

@AlbondigaD 5 лет назад

Hey, I was wondering when you got your NZ drivers license, if the issuing authority punched a hole in your US one or if they just gave it back unsathed? Thanks, Mari!! I'm enjoying your videos as I prepare for my transition :)

@PrxnceDaniels 5 лет назад

I’ve dreamt of coming here since high school and I’m finishing my masters at early June. So I’m planning to head to NZ during the winter time. Any recommendations? If I have to do one thing it would be the shot over jet experience. It would be my first flight international as well

@jellybee68 4 года назад

How did your trip go?

@HDIron883 7 лет назад

What do you recommend for a 1 day wow factor in Auckland that says..."wow this is cool Auckland/NZ. Not looking for sky/bungee jump or any adrenaline rush. I'm from NYC and will be staying a few days at Tatahi and Ulster to visit the Shire, Narnia and see beautiful rock formations on the beach. Any nice small villages/town similar to old european villages/town with restaurants, cafes, local shops? Appreciate any advice.

@rachelbond4306 6 лет назад

Piha or Mangawhai Heads :p

@otterfacesz 6 лет назад

Great to see this as I am having trouble with the transportation and am leaving in few days lol Just a question, you mentioned InterCity and NakedBus did you get the Travel Pass/Flexi Pass or just the regular pass you get when taking bus?

@mari.johnson 6 лет назад

I would usually just get whatever was cheapest! :) Enjoy your trip!!

@mioangel1227 4 года назад

Could you tell me please, What will be a fair location, near transportation to stay for fourth day for a first time traveling in New Zealand? Thanks so much!

@louisaklimentos7583 7 лет назад

Have you been to Rangipo desert in the North island and Bannockburn in the South island.These places are actually dry desert like land formations.That is something different to the typical green landscapes on New Zealand.Thanks for the great advice

@mari.johnson 7 лет назад

I haven't been yet! I'll have to check them out! Cheers!

@louisaklimentos7583 7 лет назад

Best of luck

@AlbertoGarcia-ey2go 7 лет назад

thanks for the info sweetheart!!

@JillH419 4 года назад

If you’re going tramping/hiking very far, make sure DoC or at least someone knows your plans and when you expect to be back. Then make sure you tell them you are back or they'll call search and rescue to look for you. Expensive...

@94vrcommodore 7 лет назад

I'll be traveling to New Zealand on August and do you know if it gets busy in Queenstown around that month?

@numbereightyseven 7 лет назад

Very busy. Height of the ski season.

@leonardholland9781 7 лет назад

What are you going to do when your visa expires?

@zaclee6024 5 лет назад

I read on the news that there is an activity called 'hold ups and shoot outs' in whangamomona, could anyone please explain it to me?please!!

@Cocobanana44 4 года назад

if I'm only there for a week, do I pick the north island or south?

@tranquility8808 7 лет назад

Hi Mari, I and my daughter age 8 will be traveling to NZ in December for 10 days. I was watching a few of your videos and I was wondering which airpot to fly in that is closest to Rotorua (Glowworm), Hobbits and Ewoks, and Thermal? Are these places close to one another? Are there other things for families to do? Best hotel or Bnb near this places close to restaurants? etc.. how is the weather during this timeframe? I know its a lot but preparing early.

@mari.johnson 7 лет назад

Hey Michelle! I replied to you on your other comment! :)

@Iwant1Dwithme 6 лет назад

Hi Mari ! I was wondering if you know anything about the Flexipass from Intercity company for long distance buses? I'm confused and skeptical about it. Are the buses there reliable?

@mari.johnson 6 лет назад

I'm not sure about the Flexipass because I haven't used it, but I've taken a lot of Intercity buses and I've had no problems! They're definitely reliable I'd say. Good luck!

@Iwant1Dwithme 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for your tip!

@KiaraFayeTL 6 лет назад

Hi! Very helpful tips! I also got working holiday visa. So, this is all I need. The backpacker guide and tips really a need. Can i have your email so that I can ask questions regarding Working holiday scheme. This is my first anyway. Thanks!☺

@philipsparrow7377 5 лет назад

Please stay you are most welcome :)

@gift2dworld 4 года назад

Hi Mari just came across this video,thank you so much for taking out time to make this video. Please I have a question thats been bothering me, I really want to know, do you all in New zealand live in fear everyday of you lives? Through 365days of the year, fear of earthquakes, tsunami etc is it something that scares y'all? Please I really do need a response to this question, thank you so much.

@nicolabroadhurst4736 4 года назад

No. We dont live in fear. Honestly it's no different from any other place, everywhere has something, wildlife or weather that is something that is possible. But very unlikely to be an issue. It's like thunder storms, not fun but you know what to do, so you dont fear the possibility. Or snakes or bugs... It's not like earthquakes are fun, but the majority last seconds and cause no issues at all except a bit of adrenaline. I live in Christchurch, and experienced some pretty big quakes. And I never worry about when one might happen, but I do have emergancy water and gear etc just in case.. and our building codes are such that even if a building is damaged they allow for safe exits. (Kind of like crumple zones in cars) And I've never even heard of a tsunami actually happening in NZ..... we do have occasional alerts, and a twice yearly test of the actual warning system. But I have never heard the system used as an actual warning and I live less than 1km from the sea.

@gift2dworld 3 года назад

@@nicolabroadhurst4736 Omg you are the absolute best 🥰😍, Thank you so so much for the clarity. You've just explained more than Google to me and I'm super grateful I came across your Channel. I really cant thank you enough for taking out time, i absolutely love Nz more right now.God bless you real gokd and yea I'm hoping I get my Visa real soon ❤

@mohsinalharthy1053 6 лет назад

Hi I planing traveling to New Zealand but with My 4x4 from Oman Thanks for the useful information I would love to have more about camping rather than a hotel I would appreciate if you can send Me the camping location within the beaches/ mountains ext... Mohsin

@sweetlisious 5 лет назад

Go and Google plenty of them around there

@mountaintreksnepal2841 5 лет назад

Welcome to you all for an adventure trek in Nepal ! For more detail message us🙏

@salmavlog4056 5 лет назад

Pls can u tell which month is good to go

@dallasstorey 5 лет назад

What do you like to do? Hottest month is February...... Skiing in winter in mddle of year... At the moment the temp is in the high 20's Celcius, sunset 8.18 p.m

@serahnkahukura8433 7 лет назад

.... and breathe! Have you thought of doing a tramping safety video? I think that because there aren't deadly animals in NZ people assume that it's completely safe, but weather + isolated, untamed wilderness + wrong decisions quickly turn tragic (and a third of all bush rescues are tourists). Btw: English, Māori and NZ Sign are all official languages, English is the lingua franca.

@cnawan 7 лет назад

Perhaps she could do a course with the Mountain Safety Council? www.mountainsafety.org.nz/

@mari.johnson 7 лет назад

Yeah that's a good idea for a video! I think I would need to get an expert to help though, because I don't think I'm qualified to provide that kind of advice! Thank you for the clarification about the languages :)

@serahnkahukura8433 7 лет назад

I'm sure you have more than enough hiking expertise to advise most travellers - it probably just seems like common sense to you because you've done it for so long, but some travellers are newbies and won't know basic things to do to keep themselves safe.

@brotang2953 7 лет назад

heres all ya need to know, stay on the dam track! the tracks are very obvious. none of those lost tourists were found on a track

@iansharp6593 4 года назад

At 4.40: If you are walking on the roadside, DO NOT walk on the left. You must walk on the side of the road facing the traffic, so that you can see the traffic and drivers can see you.

@tauhidrahamanjimmy3972 4 года назад

Where're you from??

@revjime.stephenson8628 6 лет назад

You have an American accent but use a lot of British(OZ-NZ) words! Are you from the USA but have lived in the UK, OZ, NZ, etc or have a Parent from one of those Countries? My wife is English so I have traveled all over England, North America (50 states + Canada, Mexico, & Bahamas) + Western Europe & East Africa. I need to see NZ-OZ ie Oceana, Asia, South America & Antarctica + the Artic Ocean to get 7 Continents(3), 4 Oceans(3) & 50 States(DONE) ie my Bucket List. Cheers.

@marksantucci4230 7 лет назад

If I was coming to New Zealand I would bring my debit card and get cash out of the atm like you said lot's of places take cards but when your in a different country you want to use there cash. I have questions about gas. so let's say somebody needs to fill up there tank with gas do gas stations have there own charge card like they do in the Us example for the Us would be , Shell, Sunoco, Gulf, Citgo, Bp , Exxon/Mobil does New Zealand have any gas station charge cards?

@kiwiingenuity1677 4 года назад

Yeah but you need to apply for this credit checks etc just bring a Visa card and out it all on that cheers

@nicbing2598 5 лет назад

shit girl ..relax and take a breather ..chill out !!

@lmhorigin8018 5 лет назад

Is there a big muslim community in New Zealand ? Are there many muslims there ?

@sankarprasad9871 6 лет назад

Travelling NZ is nice but as self financing studentship is bed in all aspect.

@ravenburhenne5444 6 лет назад

I live in new zealand

@ravenburhenne5444 6 лет назад

Queenstown

@sandraemachone6015 5 лет назад

Can I have ur contact like email. Cos I plan on moving there and settling too.

@marksantucci4230 7 лет назад

So New Zealand is ahead of us. if your coming from the Us would you recemond us having a pin in our credit not debit but credit card? there must be some places that are cash only? so paying at a restaurant sounds like paying at a diner. do they have cricket and Soccer what time of year and how many games do they play per season and whats the playoff format like?

@mari.johnson 7 лет назад

You don't need to have a pin. Yes, I always recommend carrying some cash just in case. Sorry, can't answer any sports questions. :)

@Lucalikesstuff 7 лет назад

New Zealand has has EFTPOS since the early 80s so pretty much everywhere has it now (including taxis and pizza delivery guys). We almost never use cash anymore. If you're visiting an attraction that is extremely remote or want to buy something from a road-side stall you'll probably need cash, but not during a normal day. It is a good idea to carry a little bit, though. You never know, eh? :D Cricket is played in the summer, soccer is played in both winter and summer as far as I know. Cricket is more popular than soccer (as far as mainstream media coverage goes), but both are DWARFED in popularity by Rugby. Rugby is our national game. It's pretty entertaining and fast-flowing to watch if you understand the rules (which are moderately complicated, but easy enough to learn). Season schedules are a bit beyond me, but good old uncle google will let you know :)

@tommytucker5464 6 лет назад

They have cricket and soccer here, getting popular usually around winter. general table rank format