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[quote=Anonymous]You'll probably fly into Auckland. If you want to start your trip in another city, you'll transfer to a domestic flight there.

I'm from the South Island so am biased towards its scenery. There will be snow on the Southern Alps and skiing. Queenstown and Wanaka might be very busy with NZ and Australian skiers.

Tourists in the North island often go to see the thermal activity and Maori culture around Rotorua. Wellington is windy but the Te Papa museum is great. North of Auckland you can visit the Bay of Islands. You don't need to spend long in Auckland.

Because it will be winter, sunset will be around 5-5.30pm.

Re airfares, subscribe to emails for Air NZ, Qantas, Air Tahitinui and others who fly there so you can get an idea of sales. Also google the dates of NZ school holidays, because that will affect prices as NZers travel overseas.

There aren't many roads like the interstates. Driving is scenic but possibly more bends and curves than you're used to.  Some roads/passes might close for a couple of days due to snow, but that is unusual.

They drive on the other side of the road. Prices for major rental car companies are expensive so  look at local companies too. I like Go Rentals. A friend likes Apex. Their cars might be a bit older but are lower priced. Also check whether your credit card offers car rental insurance in NZ. Many cards do not for NZ (and Ireland, Israel, Australia, Jamaica). Your rental price generally includes insurance, but the deductible is high eg $NZ 2.5-3.5 K.

A lot of motels in NZ have a full kitchen, so you can save on meals by cooking some yourself. Groceries are comparatively expensive.

Weather is hard to predict because of oceans on all sides. Four seasons in one day as they say!

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