Preparing to self-drive around the South Island during the New Year's Day holiday. We plan to stay in Tekapo for two days during the trip, but the accommodations in Tekapo are all quite expensive. Are there any other towns near Tekapo that can be used as accommodations ? New Zealand Q&A
When driving in the South Island, are there restrooms along the way? Also, I have booked homestays and hotels, can I use my phone navigation? What app should I use, and do I just input the English address directly ? New Zealand Q&A
Can you please tell me what the temperature is like in the South Island at the end of November? I looked it up and Queenstown is 1-7℃. Is it this cold at the end of spring and the beginning of summer? What should I wear in general? Thank you ? New Zealand Q&A
Hello everyone, we are about to leave for the South Island, from Nelson to Kaikoura, and then from Kaikoura to Christchurch. The road said to be closed by the person above, will affect my which trip? Does anyone know? Thank you! ? 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
So going to Kaikoura for Hakah? NZ south island is so big, just add one day to Fox Glacier or Wanaka or Queenstown, I waited two days at Fox due to weather and couldn't do glacier hiking ? 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
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
If you can book a motorhome, it is still recommended that you book a motorhome. The travel time is free, there are also many motorhome campsites, and it is also solid. We felt very relaxed during our 15-day motorhome trip in the South Island. There is no need to worry about whether the accommodation can keep up. Motorhomes come in many varieties. compatriots who are not very familiar with right-hand drive and especially dare not drive large cars can choose smaller ones. There are cooking things on the car, which is very convenient ? New Zealand Q&A
Do you have any problems when refueling at Nanyi Island? Green gun 91 oil refueling, automatic stop gun when full? Will it not overflow ? New Zealand Q&A
I'm confused about how to travel around the South Island. Should I go around Greymouth or go straight to Tekapo for the 11-day trip around the South Island ? New Zealand Q&A
Do I need snow chains for Road trip in New Zealand's South Island in winter ? New Zealand Q&A
Do you have any classmates who have opened MVP? Is there pressure to drive this car for Road trip in the South Island ? New Zealand Q&A
Can you stop and admire the scenery on Nan Island Road at will ? New Zealand Q&A
What kind of insurance do you all buy? Is it necessary to buy the highest level? Beidao bought the highest level, and Nansha needs to rent it again ? New Zealand Q&A