I joined an 8-day small group tour in New Zealand. Here are some tips and recommendations.

New Zealand is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons and climate are the opposite of the Northern Hemisphere. I recommend avoiding their autumn and winter, as it rains a lot and is cold 😿. The scenery is not as good as in spring and summer, and there are more outdoor activities to enjoy in spring and summer. · ✅ New Zealand visa Apply at least 10 days in advance. You can apply online. · 📅 Travel time ◽October–November: 10–20°C, warm and comfortable, with flowers in bloom and everything coming back to life. ◽December–February: 20–31°C, sunny, beautiful natural scenery, perfect for outdoor activities. · ⏰ Travel duration 6–12 days New Zealand is an agricultural country with beautiful natural scenery and a relaxing atmosphere💕. It is not suitable for a fast-paced trip. You need at least 6 days⏰ to visit all the attractions on the South Island, and more than 10 days to visit both the North and South Islands. · 📍 Attractions Tekapo: "The purest starry sky in the Southern Hemisphere," with milky blue water like a gem and a starry sky and Milky Way visible to the naked eye at night. Mount Cook: Pass by "Milk Lake" Lake Pukaki. Suitable for hiking, beginner-friendly, about 3 hours. Snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and lakes along the way, with stunning scenery. Queenstown: The most popular place in New Zealand, with rich natural and entertainment resources. Skydiving and paragliding are very popular. Known as the "Adventure Capital of the World." Wanaka: A lake under the snow-capped mountains, bright and beautiful. You can visit the Puzzling World and lavender farm. · 🚦 Itinerary ➊ Christchurch airport pickup ➨ Free time ➋ Christchurch ➨ Mount John ➨ Church of the Good Shepherd ➨ Lake Tekapo ➌ Lake Tekapo ➨ Lake Pukaki ➨ Mount Cook ➨ Oamaru ➍ Oamaru ➨ Tunnel Beach ➨ Dunedin ➨ Te Anau ➎ Te Anau ➨ Milford Sound cruise ➨ Queenstown ➏ Free time in Queenstown ➨ Skyline Gondola ➐ Queenstown ➨ Arrowtown ➨ Wanaka ➨ Fox Glacier ➑ Fox Glacier ➨ Hokitika ➨ Greymouth ➨ Christchurch airport drop-off