12-Day New Zealand Dream Trip Guide

Hey guys! 12-day in-depth tour of New Zealand, covering both the North and South Islands! Here's a super practical guide, take this travel guide and start your dream trip! -- New Zealand, a country where history and nature intertwine. 🏞️ Magnificent mountains and rivers, beautiful coastlines, every step is a scenery. 🌺 The local Maori culture is unique and profound, and the warm and hospitable customs make people feel very close. A must-visit travel destination! -- 🎉 Itinerary: DAY 1: Shanghai → Auckland, take Air New Zealand, enjoy international movies and wine, and arrive comfortably. DAY 2-3: Auckland → Christchurch → Starry Town, visit the Botanic Gardens and Avon River, and stargaze at night. Then head to Mount Cook National Park for hiking, take a helicopter to see the glaciers, then head to Wanaka and Arrowtown, and finally arrive in Queenstown. DAY 4-5: Free time in Queenstown, check in at popular restaurants and explore charming attractions. DAY 6: Queenstown → Dunedin → Oamaru, visit the cathedral and the old train station, experience the sloping street, and taste Taipei 101 hot pot. Then see the Moeraki Boulders and the cute penguins returning home. DAY 7: Oamaru → Akaroa → Christchurch, visit the French-style town and visit the Shamarra Alpaca Farm. DAY 8: Christchurch → Kaikoura → Christchurch, whale watching tour, chase sperm whales and dolphins, and walk along the Kaikoura Peninsula. DAY 9-10: Christchurch → Auckland → Rotorua → Waitomo → Auckland, experience the America's Cup Village, visit Hobbiton, tour the Waitomo Caves, and enjoy a black gold abalone seafood feast. DAY 11: Auckland → Shanghai, free time during the day, feel the charm of the City of Sails. DAY 12: Arrive safely in Shanghai and end your pleasant trip to New Zealand! 🌟 -- 🧳 Travel Checklist: Must-have items for a trip to New Zealand 📞 A phone card is a must, with smooth and worry-free internet access. 🇳🇶 Plug adapter to cope with voltage differences. 🪪 Complete documents, don't forget your visa and passport. 👚👖 November in New Zealand, prepare warm clothes. 🔋 Bring a charger, keep your devices charged. -- ✈️ If you like New Zealand, don't forget to like and save this post, and let's start a dream trip to New Zealand together! ✨