Keep your trip focused: There are major sites on both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Your budget might not stretch as far as needed if you intend to take in all the sites across both Islands. Focus on just one island and save on petrol. However, if you really do want to visit both islands, consider renting a camper van and save on accommodation costs by staying at camp grounds.
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Stunning. Definitely one place of the world I need to get too.