What is the best way to travel New Zealand solo?

Car and campervan rental One of the best ways to solo travel New Zealand is in a rental car, campervan or motorhome.



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Driving is one of the best ways to see New Zealand Driving around New Zealand is reasonably straightforward and traffic is relatively light outside of the major cities. People drive on the left-hand side of the road and visitors are usually allowed to drive on their home driver's license for up to a year.

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How long does it take to travel New Zealand? New Zealand is a relatively compact country, so you can see most of the country's highlights in two weeks.

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Generally speaking, if you want to engage with city culture or explore Maori history, the North Island is for you. If you want to deep-dive into nature, the South Island has plenty of lakes, mountains, fjords, and glaciers to discover.

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Here are six suggestions to help you feel more secure when traveling alone:
  1. Share Your Travel Plans With Trusted Family or Friends and Stay Connected. ...
  2. Make an Emergency Plan. ...
  3. Secure Your Valuables. ...
  4. Avoid Reckless Behaviors and Use Common Sense. ...
  5. Do Your Safety Research and Choose Wisely. ...
  6. Get Travel Insurance.


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For a 10-day trip, we recommend visiting up to four or five different destinations. Our 10-day itinerary locations are some of the most popular: Auckland the City of Sails, Wellington the cultural, art and food capital, and Queenstown the home of world-class adrenaline activities.

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How long should I set aside for the South Island in New Zealand? You'll need at least 10 days to properly see the South Island, and that's why this blog post has been written as a 10-day itinerary. However, there is so much to see in the South Island that you can really stay here as long as you have the time for.

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9 Tips for Planning Your International Solo Trip
  1. Choose Your Adventure. ...
  2. Buy Your Ticket in Advance. ...
  3. Pick a Hotel or Hostel Close to the Action. ...
  4. Buy Travel Insurance. ...
  5. Pack Smart, Pack Light and Bring a Charger. ...
  6. Make Time for the Big Touristy Things... ...
  7. 7. ...and Then Go Do Something Completely Different. ...
  8. Ask a Local.


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Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand. High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is August. Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest New Zealand flight deals.

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