New Zealand is the global adventure capital, or at least it would not be too prompt to say that. You find a range of adventure activities in New Zealand ranging from hiking, skydiving, bungee jumping to skiing. Everything in New Zealand allows you to take yourself outside of the comfort zone and make amazing memories.

For the travellers and backpackers worldwide New Zealand allows to save money with affordable traveling. This travel guide will give you the definitions of the destinations, typical expenses and the money saving tips, hence making it affordable to backpack around the country.

Some Know How about New Zealand

Here is some interesting information about New Zealand:

• New Zealand has total of 14 islands.

• It has a population of about 4.5 million.

• Currency of New Zealand is NZD i.e. New Zealand Dollar.

• New Zealand is considered as one of the least corrupted country.

• Rugby and Cricket are the most favourite sports of New Zealand.

• There are 14 natural parks that cover about 1/3rd of the Land!

• There are 2 national anthems of New Zealand : God Save the Queen  and God Defend New Zealand.

• Movies like “Lord of Rings” and “Hobbit” are shot in New Zealand.

New Zealand is well known for its amazing mix of Maori and European culture. It has some laudable topography and the geology of New Zealand makes it attractive to the traveling souls.

What are the Typical Expenses of Travel in New Zealand?

Accommodation:

Hostel dorms cost between 20-40 NZD per night. Private rooms cost begin at 80 NZD.

You should note that Free Wifi is not offered at every hostel, so if you require an internet connection be sure to double check your booking.

There are very few hostels include free breakfast, and only some hostels offer self-catering facilities.

Budget hotels begin around 70 NZD per night for a double room. These hotels have free WiFi is common, however, breakfast is included only in a few hotels.

Food:

This is generally expensive in New Zealand. The average cost of an ideal meal at a restaurant meal with a drink and table service can cost about 35-40 NZD per person.

You can of course find cheaper meals like Chinese, Korean, and Japanese restaurants. Sushi is actually quite cheap for as low as 10 – 15 NZD. You can find sandwiches for 8 NZD and fast food like McDonald’s or Burger King will cost between 7-15 NZD.

Transportation:

This can be fairly cheap. The fares for the local bus are different for each city, however the prices are generally around 3 NZD for an adult. In terms of the intercity bus system is quite inexpensive. The Naked Bus (don’t go lateral on the name) has promotional fares for 1 NZD for advance bookings.

However, most fares are about 20 NZD irrespective of the long distances. Bike rentals are also available in most countries and it costs around 15 NZD per person.

Activities:

There is a variety of activities that one can do in New Zealand. These costs range between 100 to 600 NZD. However, if there are bigger activities that you want to pursue, then you might have to chip in more for these activities and experiences.

An average daily budget?

Basis of your accommodation, food, travel and activities expenses, you can expect a daily budget of NZD 50 to 62 and can range up to NZD 70-90.

Some Money Saving Tips

Free Wifi: Go to McDonalds and / or public libraries

Choose to cook: Save on the eating out expense. Cook your own meal

Happy hours: Save money by hitting out to the bars in happy hours

Hitchhike: For places where you can hitch hike, save on these individual expenses

Free Walking Tours: This should be a good exercise and also leisurely to spend time