Is South Island of New Zealand worth a visit ?

[NanoSpeed]

I plan to fly to NZ for the first time. I want to keep the cost as low as possible.

Should I fly to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch ?

I want to stay in a modern city surrounded by mountains. I'm going to bring a couple of old farts with me, so even though they love mountains they can't walk for too log.

Any suggestions ?

 

[A Singaporean]

I plan to fly to NZ for the first time. I want to keep the cost as low as possible.

Should I fly to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch ?

I want to stay in a modern city surrounded by mountains. I'm going to bring a couple of old farts with me, so even though they love mountains they can't walk for too log.

Any suggestions ?

All the beautiful places are in South Island.

 

[k1976]

I plan to fly to NZ for the first time. I want to keep the cost as low as possible.

Should I fly to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch ?

I want to stay in a modern city surrounded by mountains. I'm going to bring a couple of old farts with me, so even though they love mountains they can't walk for too log.

Any suggestions ?

North Island more urban...not-so-fun for outdoor person

 

[NanoSpeed]

Sounds like I should fly direct to Christchurch.

I want to bring the old farts to take a train to view the scenery. Safe and relax.

 

[sbfuncle]

I plan to fly to NZ for the first time. I want to keep the cost as low as possible.

Should I fly to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch ?

I want to stay in a modern city surrounded by mountains. I'm going to bring a couple of old farts with me, so even though they love mountains they can't walk for too log.

Any suggestions ?

The old farts jiak kan tang kind?
Usually Cantonese old fart will go tiong land for sceneries

 

[NanoSpeed]

The old farts jiak kan tang kind?
Usually Cantonese old fart will go tiong land for sceneries

Old farts boh tak chek type will go Tiongland. Got study a bit know some angmoh zee type, they prefer Europe and Australia/NZ.

 

[sbfuncle]

Old farts boh tak chek type will go Tiongland. Got study a bit know some angmoh zee type, they prefer Europe and Australia/NZ.

I think they are those guai guai type of tark chek old farts.
For the sleazy tark chek old farts will go bkk chiang mai Viet instead of going nz for the 花花草草 and mountains.

 

[NanoSpeed]

I think they are those guai guai type of tark chek old farts.
For the sleazy tark chek old farts will go bkk Viet instead of going nz for the 花花草草 and mountains.

If not guai I will not carry the burden.

 

[NanoSpeed]

If not guai I will not carry the burden.

滴水之恩 當湧泉相報

Next time when my benefactor LKK liao I will also bring her to India for travel.

 

[sbfuncle]

滴水之恩 當湧泉相報

Next time when my benefactor LKK liao I will also bring her to India for travel.

I think your benefactor will prefer to go aus for that thing

 

[eatshitndie]

milford sound by cruise more shiok. can see misty mountains up close from the sea and makan 5-star meals at the same time. don’t need to hike for 6.9 hrs. stops in south island cities are slow and boring. to see snow capped mountains in south island must drive inland for hours and hike (and camp) for days. more than 69% of sinkies not up for rugged outdoor tours. moreover, sinkies don’t know how to drive on rural country roads and highways. with old folks just enjoy a cruise to nz lah.

 

[Leongsam]

If you want to go to the South Island fly directly to Christchurch.

The weather is wildly variable. It would be prudent to join some sort of organised tour which takes this into account and makes contingency plans for any eventualities. Many tourists have died going for a hike in 25 degC sunny weather and then getting caught out unprepared when a cold front sweeps the region a few hours later.

 

[syed putra]

You must understand that NZ is so isolated people are leaving the island.

 

[kulgai]

If you want to go to the South Island fly directly to Christchurch.

The weather is wildly variable. It would be prudent to join some sort of organised tour which takes this into account and makes contingency plans for any eventualities. Many tourists have died going for a hike in 25 degC sunny weather and then getting caught out unprepared when a cold front sweeps the region a few hours later.

you are scaring me. i was planning to self drive both north and south in nov. am i too ambitious?

 

[JohnTan]

you are scaring me. i was planning to self drive both north and south in nov. am i too ambitious?

Don't fall asleep while driving in NZ like these sinkies.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...nt-fire-nus-students-coroner-findings-4390971

 

[Franjipani]

I plan to fly to NZ for the first time. I want to keep the cost as low as possible.

Should I fly to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch ?

I want to stay in a modern city surrounded by mountains. I'm going to bring a couple of old farts with me, so even though they love mountains they can't walk for too log.

Any suggestions ?

from south island can go Antarctica?

 

[Leongsam]

you are scaring me. i was planning to self drive both north and south in nov. am i too ambitious?

The roads and the weather take getting used to. Exercise prudence.

 

[k1976]

I think they are those guai guai type of tark chek old farts.
For the sleazy tark chek old farts will go bkk chiang mai Viet instead of going nz for the 花花草草 and mountains.

Thai South...highly recomended for Good Relaxation and your long lost youth vitality

 

[k1976]

milford sound by cruise more shiok. can see misty mountains up close from the sea and makan 5-star meals at the same time. don’t need to hike for 6.9 hrs. stops in south island cities are slow and boring. to see snow capped mountains in south island must drive inland for hours and hike (and camp) for days. more than 69% of sinkies not up for rugged outdoor tours. moreover, sinkies don’t know how to drive on rural country roads and highways. with old folks just enjoy a cruise to nz lah.

Milford Sound cruise is a must-go when u visit there. Some offer 1 day 1 night cruise, where u get to stay on the cruise to see the night milkyway

 

[k1976]

Don't fall asleep while driving in NZ like these sinkies.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...nt-fire-nus-students-coroner-findings-4390971

That is a good advice, Boss John.
Must drive slowly As there are many uncontrolled junction