How much is a month long trip to NZ going to run me?

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Tainruadh

"The North Island" and "The South Island". If you come the Immigration Dept say you must have $1000NZ ($600 US), which is $250 per week, but that would only be enough if you hitchhiked everywhere, which is still safe, transport is pretty expensive. A backpackers hostel will cost you $20-35NZ per night you can also camp for about $12-$25 per night. Motorcamps are always worth checking out they can offer cabins quite cheaply. Don't come in high season Nov-Late March, come in April its still quite warm or October, it might be starting to warm up again. There are places where you can freedom camp, and as long as you don't do any overpriced tourist activities and steer clear of places like Queenstown (go for half a day but stay somewhere else for the night) you can go on the cheap. Get to know the locals and someone might offer you a place to stay. Buy a small tent, you won't regret it, it will save you a lot of money.

I think, to be on the safe side you should bring $1000 US but if you are careful with your money, you might go home with change. In Wellington stay at Rowena's Lodge in Brougham St, you can pitch a tent out the back and its quite safe. Costs about $15 per night.

Buy your food only from Supermarkets or factory outlets (incl food). Look out for specials. You can always get a good meal that way. There's always enough available on special to get a good cheap meal.

mackldo

the cheapest way to travel in N,Z is to get in touch with the rental car companies and get relocation vehicles, You can virtualy travel anywhere for next to nothing especially between the main cities,
Cook Strait costs about 50 bucks, or if you want to travel cheap without any comfort use the shuttle service, most cost around 30 to 50 bucks between main cities, Down side is lack of comfort, cramped seating etc, example 5hrs- Picton - Christchurch--6hrs Christchurch-Dunedin--10hrs Christchuch-- Invercargill-
I once traveled from Christchurch to Auckland for 90 bucks inclusive but you have to do your homework.

Hawaii traveller

If you have the chance, I suggest you put in 150 NZD per day. That way, you have the chance to do what you want to provided you live in hostels. After all, NZ is known for its extreme sport opportunities. Joining in on these activities are expencive. Without those, I'm sure you could get by on 1000USD as the other answer suggested.

Just remember to think about what you are travelling for. If it is just for hanging out or if it is to see the country. Seeing the country and what it has to offer will cost you some money...

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