Want to Visit Oceania

New Zealand

Duration 14 days Cost ~EUR 3,800 for two Season December-February (summer), June-August (skiing) Currency NZD (New Zealand Dollar) USD 1 USD = 1.68 NZD Lang English, Maori

“The mountains are calling and I must go.”

— John Muir

New Zealand is nature’s masterpiece — dramatic fjords, volcanic peaks, pristine lakes, and rolling green hills. It’s the ultimate destination for adventure lovers and Middle-earth fans alike.

Why I Want to Visit

Few countries pack so much natural diversity into such a compact area. Glacier hikes, bungee jumping, geothermal wonders, and world-class wine regions make it the adventure capital of the world.

Planned Itinerary

My dream 14-day New Zealand road trip would include:

Auckland (2 days) — Sky Tower, Waiheke Island wine tasting, harbour views
Rotorua (2 days) — Geothermal geysers, Maori culture, hot springs
Hobbiton & Tongariro (2 days) — Lord of the Rings locations, alpine crossing
Queenstown (3 days) — Adventure capital, Milford Sound cruise, bungee jumping
Wanaka & Mount Cook (3 days) — Stunning lakes, glacier walks, stargazing
Wellington (2 days) — Te Papa museum, craft beer scene, cable car

What I’m Most Excited About

Cruising through Milford Sound’s dramatic fjords
Visiting the Hobbiton movie set in Matamata
Hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Stargazing in the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve

Where to Eat

Depot Eatery (Auckland) — Chef Al Brown’s bustling waterfront eatery with ingredient-driven NZ fare. ~NZD 30-60. 📍 Maps
Fergburger (Queenstown) — Legendary burger joint with lines at all hours for enormous, towering burgers. ~NZD 15-25. 📍 Maps
Rata (Queenstown) — Chef Josh Emett’s elegant restaurant in a heritage building celebrating local Otago produce. ~NZD 50-90. 📍 Maps
Fleurs Place (Moeraki) — Corrugated-iron seafood restaurant on a jetty overlooking the fishing boats that supply it. ~NZD 40-80. 📍 Maps
Hanoi Vietnamese Kitchen (Auckland) — Lively, affordable Vietnamese spot in Ponsonby with vibrant dishes. ~NZD 18-35. 📍 Maps

Where to Stay

Eichardt’s Private Hotel ★★★★★ (Queenstown) — Intimate lakefront luxury hotel from the 1860s gold rush era with five opulent suites. ~NZD 800/night. Book
Hotel DeBrett ★★★★ (Auckland) — Boutique art hotel on High Street with individually designed rooms. ~NZD 250/night. Book
Jucy Snooze ★★★ (Queenstown) — Modern pod-style accommodation near town center. ~NZD 60/night. Book
The Hermitage Hotel ★★★★ (Aoraki/Mt Cook) — Iconic alpine hotel beneath NZ’s highest peak with glacier views. ~NZD 200/night. Book

Tours & Excursions

Milford Sound Cruise — Cruise through NZ’s most spectacular fjord past waterfalls. 8h from Queenstown, ~NZD 200. Book
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour — Walk through the Shire with its hobbit holes. 2h, ~NZD 90. Book
Queenstown Adventure Combo — Bungee jumping, jet boating, and ziplining against mountain and lake scenery. 5h, ~NZD 300. Book
Tongariro Alpine Crossing Guided Hike — Guided hike across volcanic terrain with emerald lakes. 8h, ~NZD 180. Book
Rotorua Geothermal & Maori Cultural Tour — Bubbling mud pools. 5h, ~NZD 150. Book