To refuel at a gas station in the South Island of New Zealand, you insert the fuel nozzle into your car and then tell the cashier the pump number. After filling up, you can pay directly at the counter ? New Zealand Q&A
Could you please tell me if people tend to pay with cash or credit card when eating out in New Zealand? How much cash should we prepare for an 8-day trip for two people in the South Island ? New Zealand Q&A
Friends, from September 14th to September 22nd, I played in the South Island. It was my first time in New Zealand, and my travel plan was not very good. Can friends who are free give me some guidance ? New Zealand Q&A
Can you ask the local people whether it is necessary to bring snow chains in July when driving in the south island, or can ordinary tires also cope? Thank you ? New Zealand Q&A
Can anyone tell me if it's safe to drive a Yaris in winter in the South Island? I'm going in July and the car has a relatively small engine. I've heard that some places can be slippery in winter ? New Zealand Q&A
Hello everyone, we like photography, and the two of us want to self-drive in the central South Island of New Zealand in mid-April. Do any of you want to go with us? Welcome ? Norway Q&A
Excuse me, which is cheaper, booking projects like skydiving and Queenstown buffet online at home or buying them directly on the spot when going to the South Island ? New Zealand Q&A
What is the best path to Cook Mountain? Counter clockwise in South Island. Plan to go to Oamaru, Tekapo and then back to Christchurch. I don't know how to add Cook Mountain without going around in circles ? New Zealand Q&A
I want to go to Lake Tekapo for New Year's Eve, but I can't book a hotel. I can only stay in Omarama, 80 kilometers away. I plan to see the stars first and then go. How is it to drive at night in the South Island ? New Zealand Q&A
We are Road trip in the South Island of New Zealand from November 24th to December 1st. Today I saw the news and I'm really scared. Can our friends there tell us if it's safe now? Our plan is to go from Christchurch to Akaroa, then to Fox Glacier, then to Wanaka, then to Queenstown, and also to Mount Cook ? New Zealand Q&A
What should I do if I drive a Road trip car with four elderly people for nine days in the South Island? Should I rent a Highlander or a larger MPV like the Toyota Alphard? Which one has more space? My main concern is that the MPV may not have enough power, and I don't know what the road conditions are like. I'm worried that it will be difficult to drive. Thank you everyone ? New Zealand Q&A
Hi everyone, I'd like to ask for advice on how to plan a 13-day self-drive itinerary in the South Island. I'm entering and leaving from Auckland, and then flying directly to Christchurch from Auckland ? New Zealand Q&A
Returning the car to a different location and transporting it by ship may not be very cost-effective, but driving from Auckland to Wellington is also considered returning the car to a different location. Then, picking up another car in Picton and returning it in Queenstown is also considered returning the car to a different location. If the cost difference is not too big, maybe it's still more convenient to take the car by ship to the South Island, right ? New Zealand Q&A
Going to South Island in early September, mainly Christchurch, Wanaka, Tekapo Lake, Queenstown and other nearby scenic spots. Do I need to rent a RAV4 or is a small car like Nissan Wingroad enough? Can friends who understand recommend ? New Zealand Q&A
The best thing to bring to South Island, New Zealand is a short down jacket because the temperature difference between day and night is very large. Even if you come for a summer vacation, you must bring it. Queenstown is a must. Unless you want to test how cold-resistant you are. Bringing it will not regret it ? New Zealand Q&A