I want to save up for a special family holiday to New Zealand.

Money for a New Zealand holiday?

• I was wondering how much money it would cost to go on a holiday to New Zealand - including flights, accommodation, car hire, petrol, food, spending money etc. This is for two people, for two weeks sometime between end february - end june. We'd want to travel around and go sightseeing, probably only on one of the islands. Mid range accommodation, occasional eating out, some activity fees, economy class flights. I do not want a holiday package as I want to go without being restricted by a schedule. I was thinking maybe somewhere around $5000 - $7000 for the entire holiday... I was hoping someone who has done this or similar, or knows about these holidays could help me. Thanks.

• Answer:

  That should be plenty . You can do it cheaper of course if you look for the deals. Jet Star have had some bargain prices. Join there contact list and they send you emails when the special fares come out . Also join Virgins Pacific blue air NZ and Qantaas. End of february is a good time the weather should still be good . it can get bleak and miserably cold later. shop around on the web for accomodation most motels there have kitchens and shop around for a hire car as the rates vary also