Some asked me to provide tips for New Zealand trip. I am neither expert nor perfect traveller. I have posted in detail my journey to New Zealand in previous post. So, these are my two cents that i can share with you:
1) Visa
~ On arrival visa for 3 months at no cost
~ If you wish to travel while working in New Zealand, you may apply for working holiday visa for 6 months if you are in between 18 - 30 years old.
2) Transport/Driving
~ A lot of car rental and caravan company. We hired a car since only 3 gals on trip. If you wish to rent a caravan than, its best for you to know how to maintain it (recharge the power, dump the waste and etc) and not forget where you can park the caravan. You may refer here: Caravan
~ We rented Go Rental in North Island & Apex Car Rental in South Island. Both good.
~ Please spend for full coverage insurance unless you are risk taker
~ International license not required if your license is latest version issued by JPJ which has English translation.
~ Right hand drive as Malaysia. No worries
~ Road signs almost standard with Malaysia except for priority single lane bridge and few more. You can refer to https://www.drivingtests.co.nz/resources/regulatory-signs-in-new-zealand/ for details
~ Speed limit max at 100kmj. So, don't expect to have a race like you did so in Malaysia hehe
~ Single Lane Road almost of the route. During the last trip, I couldn't see any highway with more than 2 lanes (except for takeover lane) along the route.
~ Petrol station is not available everywhere especially in rural areas. You only can find the station in every 100km of your journey. Be prepared and ensure that your fuel is always full and enough for your journey. The petrol stattion is not so big but normally there are signboard before reaching it. Be alert!
3) Accommodation
~ Airbnb, motel, hotel, hostel are everywhere. Check out your own budget. Can try camping if you dare. Why not? a lot of campsite available for campers.
4) Food
~ The restrictions almost same as Australia. Check out this web for details: https://www.biosecurity.govt.nz
~ Prepare food declaration list for customs checking. You can bring Sambal che nor, sardin, nasi putih, beras, megi. No harm. Just declare it in the lists.
~ You can bring mini pot to cook. No worries. Otherwise you can buy Tahirah soap for samak if you wish to use hostels or Airbnb cooking utensils
~ You can buy groceries, vegies, eggs at PAKn' Save, Countdown, Fresh Choice. It's everywhere and the price also quite reasonable.
5) Language
~ English. Cakap melayu pun boleh xde orang marah.
6) Itinerary
~ Most of the places in New Zealand promise you beautiful scenery but need to have a walk or trekking for more than hours. So plan your itinerary carefully. Enjoy the day and view. There are no specific itineraries. Most of the place I went is not in the plan and we just stopped by during our road trip.
7) Currency
~ The currency used is New Zealand Dollar. I think none left in my hand and I forgot to snap any picture. Sigh. 1NZD equivalent to RM2.78 approximately.
So, thats all my sharing! Happy weekend!
1) Visa
~ On arrival visa for 3 months at no cost
~ If you wish to travel while working in New Zealand, you may apply for working holiday visa for 6 months if you are in between 18 - 30 years old.
Auckland Airport
2) Transport/Driving
~ A lot of car rental and caravan company. We hired a car since only 3 gals on trip. If you wish to rent a caravan than, its best for you to know how to maintain it (recharge the power, dump the waste and etc) and not forget where you can park the caravan. You may refer here: Caravan
~ We rented Go Rental in North Island & Apex Car Rental in South Island. Both good.
~ Please spend for full coverage insurance unless you are risk taker
~ International license not required if your license is latest version issued by JPJ which has English translation.
~ Right hand drive as Malaysia. No worries
~ Road signs almost standard with Malaysia except for priority single lane bridge and few more. You can refer to https://www.drivingtests.co.nz/resources/regulatory-signs-in-new-zealand/ for details
~ Speed limit max at 100kmj. So, don't expect to have a race like you did so in Malaysia hehe
~ Single Lane Road almost of the route. During the last trip, I couldn't see any highway with more than 2 lanes (except for takeover lane) along the route.
~ Petrol station is not available everywhere especially in rural areas. You only can find the station in every 100km of your journey. Be prepared and ensure that your fuel is always full and enough for your journey. The petrol stattion is not so big but normally there are signboard before reaching it. Be alert!
The view that you can see while driving
3) Accommodation
~ Airbnb, motel, hotel, hostel are everywhere. Check out your own budget. Can try camping if you dare. Why not? a lot of campsite available for campers.
Backpackers hostel at Fox Glacier
Airbnb at Lake Taupo
4) Food
~ The restrictions almost same as Australia. Check out this web for details: https://www.biosecurity.govt.nz
~ Prepare food declaration list for customs checking. You can bring Sambal che nor, sardin, nasi putih, beras, megi. No harm. Just declare it in the lists.
~ You can bring mini pot to cook. No worries. Otherwise you can buy Tahirah soap for samak if you wish to use hostels or Airbnb cooking utensils
~ You can buy groceries, vegies, eggs at PAKn' Save, Countdown, Fresh Choice. It's everywhere and the price also quite reasonable.
Macaroni cheese, strawberry and chocolate. All bought at Fresh Choice
5) Language
~ English. Cakap melayu pun boleh xde orang marah.
6) Itinerary
~ Most of the places in New Zealand promise you beautiful scenery but need to have a walk or trekking for more than hours. So plan your itinerary carefully. Enjoy the day and view. There are no specific itineraries. Most of the place I went is not in the plan and we just stopped by during our road trip.
Mount Cook
7) Currency
~ The currency used is New Zealand Dollar. I think none left in my hand and I forgot to snap any picture. Sigh. 1NZD equivalent to RM2.78 approximately.
So, thats all my sharing! Happy weekend!
4 comments:
Hi thank you. Keep on reading!
Worthy post shared. You always shared helpful travel stories. I learned a lot of new things.
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Thanks sir. I will try to write more in english so that more people will benefited.
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