10 Money Saving Tips In New Zealand

Save, save, save is the way to earn that money for your skydiving, bungee jumping, glacier guiding, waitomo cave adventure, water rafting and many more. So, how to save money in New Zealand?

10 Money Saving Tips In New Zealand

There are a few ways to save money whether you are staying permanently in one place or on the go.

• Cook your own meals – Dining out in New Zealand is costly. A meal cost, may as same as your one week grocery bill. Furthermore, self cooking allows you to eat the food that you usually have back home.
• Free food shelf – Free food shelf is a place where travellers left their unwanted or unfinished food or ingredients behind. Feel free to take them or eat them, it is for FREE!
• Work for accommodation – You can work in hostel, farm (WWOOF) in order to have a place to stay and maybe food. This is a great option to cut down your travel expenses and get to know the locals.
• Discount coupons – Cut those discount coupons from magazines or the supermarket flyers. Every cent count.
• Promo tickets – Grab those flight, bus, train promo tickets. Some bus ticket are from as low as NZD 1!
• Share petrol – If you are driving in New Zealand, find a travel buddy to share your fuel expenses. Or simply post your itinerary in social media or hostel, in order to find someone to travel with you.
• Share food – Once you settled down, share your food cost with your roommates. It is cheaper to cook for several person than alone. Furthermore, you can save your time, if its not your roster to cook for that day.
• Couch Surfing – If you are in the travelling mode, and plan to stay several days in town, find a host, and stay a few nights for FREE.
• Walk – Whether is hiking, tramping or jungle trekking, it is the only way to explore New Zealand new and secret awesome landscape. Most important of all, it is FREE!
• Working holiday starter – Many tips are included in the Starter Pack. They are designed to help you save money!

How’s New Zealand Weather and Climate?

Source : Working Holiday Starter

If you are a first timer to a 4 seasons country, New Zealand is a great training ground. New Zealand has mild and comfortable climate all year round. In summer, temperatures hover around the mid-twenties. In winter, south island is colder than north, expect around 10-15ºC in the north and 5-10ºC in the south.

How’s New Zealand Weather and Climate?

New Zealand weather is hard to predict sometimes. It is normal to experience different weather in one day. So, if you are spending the day outdoors, be prepared with extra layers to put on.

The country is known for its “sun showers” – a very light rain in a sunny day. Most of New Zealand receives over 2000 sunshine hours a year, and Blenheim is the sunniest town in New Zealand. 

The warmest months of the year are December, January and February and the coldest months are June and July.

Best Time Visit New Zealand

Visit New Zealand during all the 4 seasons, because each season has its own highlights and it is important to note that away from alpine areas, winter is fairly mild. Therefore, nothing to worry about, you won’t be freezing cold. However, be prepared for sudden changes in weather and temperature, if you’re going hiking or doing other outdoor activities.

New Zealand Travel Expenses

With the money I earn during my working holiday, will I able to cover my travel expenses? What are the travel expenses in New Zealand?

New Zealand Travel Expenses

Your travel expenses is depending on your traveling style and what are your MUST do list. It is realistic to set a spending from NZD 75 to NZD 100 per day, for your food, travel and accommodation needs.

Accommodation & Food In New Zealand

A hostel in New Zealand cost about NZD 25-NZD 35 per night, and a motel around NZD 130 per night. The cost of eating out with a ala-carte meal is range from NZD 10 to NZD 20. A cup of coffee is approximately NZD 5, and a beer is NZD 7.50.

Therefore, if you are a budget traveller, hostel and cook your own meal are the best choice. You can get all your food and other necessities in big supermarkets, such as Countdown, Pak N Save.

Getting Around New Zealand

There are many ways to get around. You can self drive, take a public transport or simple cycle your way! New Zealand buses are very convenient. You can get bus passes, or grab promo tickets to plan your own route. Spend about NZD 500 for 20 trip bus + ferry with Naked Bus, or grab their NZD 1 tickets during promotion.

Must Do Activities

Most of the adrenalin or breath taking activities mark its selling price at NZD 100 and above. For example, the glacier heli hike (NZD 449), the bungee jump (NZD 320), the fly your own aeroplane (NZD 199), the white water rafting (NZD 229), the skydiving (NZD 399) and the list goes on and on. So, list out your must do list, and plan it according to your budget.

If you don’t have any money of it, don’t worry, hiking or jungle trekking is free of charge. On foot, is the best way to access to tourist-less spots, where you can have the whole magnificent view by yourself.