Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Canada
C$1
NZ$1.09
China
Y10
NZ$1.90
Euro zone
€1
NZ$1.62
Japan
¥100
NZ$1.16
Singapore
S$1
NZ$0.94
UK
UK£1
NZ$1.98
US
US$1
NZ$1.19
For current exchange rates see
www.xe.com
.
Daily Costs
Budget:
Less than $130
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Dorm beds or campsites: $25−35 per night
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Big-city food markets for self-catering bargains
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Explore NZ with a money-saving bus pass
Midrange:
$130-250
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Double room in a midrange hotel/motel: $100−200
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Midrange restaurant, a movie or a live band, and a few beers at a pub
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Hire a car and explore further
Top End:
Over $250
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Double room in top-end hotel: from $200
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Three-course meal in a classy restaurant: $80
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Take a guided tour, go shopping or hit some ritzy bars
Opening Hours
Opening hours vary seasonally (eg the Bay of Islands is quiet during winter), but use the following as a general guide:
Banks
9.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday; some 9am-noon Saturday
Cafes
7am-4pm