12-Day New Zealand Trip: A Detailed Guide to Avoid Pitfalls

Here's a 12-day guide to New Zealand! From north to south, explore every corner of this beautiful country. Don't miss out! . 🎉 Itinerary: Day 1: Shanghai → Auckland. Fly with Air New Zealand and enjoy in-flight entertainment and wine. Day 2-3: Visit Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Lake Tekapo. From the stargazing town to Queenstown, hike in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and take a helicopter tour of the glacier. Day 4-5: Free time in Queenstown. Visit popular restaurants and attractions. Day 6: Queenstown → Dunedin. Visit the cathedral and the old train station, then head to Oamaru to see the Moeraki Boulders and little penguins returning to their nests. Day 7: Oamaru → Akaroa. Visit Shamarra Alpacas, then return to Christchurch. Day 8: Christchurch → Kaikoura. Go whale watching and enjoy a lobster meal, then return to Christchurch. Day 9-10: Christchurch → Auckland. Visit Hobbiton and Rotorua, then arrive in Auckland and enjoy a seafood feast. Day 11: Free time in Auckland during the day, then fly back to Shanghai at night. Day 12: Arrive in Shanghai and end your wonderful trip to New Zealand! . Travel essentials: 🧳 Don't forget these items for your trip to New Zealand! 📞 Prepare a SIM card so you can stay in touch. 🔌 Bring a plug adapter so you can charge your devices. 🪪 Bring your documents, including your visa and passport. 👕 Dress for the season. Bring a warm coat to keep out the cold. 🔋 Don't forget your charger so you can charge your devices. 🌞 Bring sunscreen to protect yourself from the strong sun. 🎒 Bring a light backpack for your personal items. . New Zealand is a dream country that you'll never want to leave. We hope you'll come back to explore more of its beautiful scenery! 🌟