New Zealand

Middle-earth landscapes, adventure sports capital, Maori culture, and stunning fjords. Clean, green, and incredibly welcoming.

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💸Estimated cost for New Zealand

Real-time surcharge applied (flight +15% / lodging +5%)

Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline

Updated: 2026-05-16

3N4D Budget

$1,247.54〜

Hostel + self-catering

3N4D Mid

$1,472.66〜

Mid hotel + dining out

3N4D Comfort

$1,922.90〜

Upscale hotel + tours

* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥161,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season

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Quick Facts

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Capital

Wellington

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Languages

English, Maori

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Currency

NZD

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Region

Australia and New Zealand

Entry & Visa

* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.

NZeTA required for Japanese passport holders (online, NZD $12-$23, valid 2 years). IVL (International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy, NZD $100).

Visa

eta

Max stay

90 days

Passport

3 months

Travel auth

Required

💬 Language

English and Maori are official. English is spoken everywhere. Kiwi accent and slang are distinctive.

🚆 Transport

Domestic flights (Air New Zealand). Intercity buses. Rental cars/campervans are the best way to explore. Ferries between North and South Island.

💳 Payment

Highly cashless. Contactless payment standard. New Zealand Dollar. ATMs available. Eftpos widely used.

📋 Travel Basics

Temperate climate (reversed seasons). UV is extreme — sunscreen essential. Earthquakes possible. Freedom camping regulated. Bungee jumping originated here.