Cutting your travel expenses in New Zealand? Focus on a single island and spend frugally. (Image by Peter Hlavacek, NZIcescapes Images)
Hey there! Heather Greenwood Davis, our go-to gal for family travel, dishes out some top-notch advice for your upcoming New Zealand expedition!
Need a wallet-friendly New Zealand itinerary? Here's what Heather suggests:
Question from a Reader: Heading to New Zealand's South Island for 2 weeks, and looking to save some dough. Got any suggestions?
Heather's Answer: Focus on a single island for a bang-for-your-buck experience!
You'll find more family-friendly adventures on the South Island. Here's a route tailored to different kid interests:
- Nature enthusiasts can trek through Milford Sound's breath-taking peaks, offering fantastic hikes.
- Science buffs will be amazed by exploring the glowworm caves in Te Anau.
- Thrill seekers will love the adrenaline rush from activities like bungee jumping and jet boating in Queenstown.
Book your lodgings (with kitchens for self-catering) and activities ahead, particularly for New Zealand's summer (December-February). Visit an i-SITE tourist office to map out your journey and organize activities without any extra fees.
Trivia Fact: Heather Greenwood Davis and her family were recognized as Traveler magazine's Travelers of the Year in 2012. You can follow Heather on Twitter @GreenwoodDavis.
Curious for more travel tips from Heather? Check out these articles:
- Wanderlust With the Tots: Around the World With Kids
- Safari With the Fam: Tips for Taking Your Kids on Safari
- Step Up Your Family Adventures: Family Time: Raising the Bar on Adventure
Got your own wallet-friendly New Zealand travel tips? Share them with our community in the comments below for a chance to appear in our website Traveler!
- Embarking on a budget-travel adventure in New Zealand's South Island? Consider following Heather Greenwood Davis's itinerary that caters to different kid interests, from trekking Milford Sound's peaks to exploring glowworm caves in Te Anau, and enjoying adrenaline-pumping activities in Queenstown.
- To make your New Zealand expedition even more wallet-friendly, pre-book your lodgings and activities, particularly for the summer months (December-February), and visit an i-SITE tourist office to map out your journey and organize activities at no extra costs.
- Join our travel community and share your wallet-friendly New Zealand travel tips for a chance to be featured on Traveler magazine—a recognition that Heather Greenwood Davis, our go-to gal for family travel, received in 2012!
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