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9-Day New Zealand Tour: A Super Detailed Guide to Avoid Tourist Traps

Hey everyone, grab this amazing 9-day New Zealand travel guide! We've carefully selected landmarks, attractions, and delicious food, all in one place! We guarantee you'll have a blast and enjoy delicious food~ This guide is practical and budget-friendly, so come check it out! -------------------- 🌏Itinerary Overview: Day 1-Day 2:️Fly directly to Auckland, the City of Sails. Rest well after arrival to recharge for the upcoming journey! Day 3:Auckland - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, the ninth wonder of the world - Hobbiton Movie Set - Rotorua, the geothermal city. Experience multiple magnificent attractions in one day! Day 4:Rotorua - Agrodome - Auckland. After a relaxing countryside tour, return to the City of Sails! Day 5-Day 6:Auckland - Christchurch - Church of the Good Shepherd - Mount Cook National Park - Lake Wanaka - Queenstown. Take a light hike in Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand's highest peak, and experience new heights! Day 7:Rest day in Queenstown. Choose your own itinerary and enjoy this holiday resort! Day 8-Day 9:Queenstown - Auckland - Shanghai - Your Destination. End your New Zealand journey and fly home with wonderful memories. 🏞🌠 -------------------- Must-See Attractions: 🔵 Hobbiton Movie Set 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍Address: 501 Buckland Rd, Hinuera, Matamata 3472, New Zealand ⏰Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00 🕒Duration: 3-4 hours This is the filming location of *The Lord of the Rings*. Experience the reappearance of Middle-earth wonders and feel like you're truly there.🌈 🔵 Waitomo Glowworm Caves 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍Address: 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand ⏰Opening Hours: 08:30-17:00 🕒Duration: 2-6 hours Imagine being in the dark, surrounded by countless shimmering green lights, like being in a dream world.🌌 🔵 Agrodome 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍Address: 141 Western Rd, Ngongotaha, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand ⏰Opening Hours: January 1 - December 24, 09:00-17:00 🕒Duration: 1-2 hours Here you'll find adorable animals🐑, abundant orchards🍎, and rows of kiwi trees🌳. Enjoy the idyllic countryside scenery! 🔵 Redwood Forest 🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍Address: Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3074, New Zealand ⏰Opening Hours: 09:30-22:30; 09:30-21:30 🕒Duration: 1-2 hours Surrounded by towering trees, the morning mist in the Redwood Forest makes you feel like you're in a fairyland. It's a natural oxygen bar.💚 -------------------- 🎒Travel Preparations: Essential Items for New Zealand Travel ☎️New Zealand SIM Card: New Zealand has many beautiful landscapes waiting for you to capture. Make sure your phone can access the Internet, share, and get information at any time. So, remember to buy a local SIM card to ensure stable network connectivity. ⚙️Plug Adapter: The power plugs used in New Zealand may be different from those in your home country. Bring a plug adapter suitable for New Zealand to avoid power supply issues affecting your trip. 🛄Documents and Visa: Don't forget to bring your passport, ID card, and other important travel documents. In particular, you need to apply for a New Zealand visa in advance. 👕Clothing Suitable for New Zealand's March Climate: March in New Zealand is already autumn, and the temperature can fluctuate. Pack clothes of varying thicknesses and a windproof and rainproof jacket in your suitcase. 🔋Manual or Rechargeable Air Pump: If you plan to visit parks or beaches in New Zealand, a manual or rechargeable air pump is essential for inflating water sports equipment. 📷Travel Camera: New Zealand has many beautiful landscapes waiting for you to capture. Bring a travel camera to capture every moment. -------------------- That's all! I hope you have a fulfilling and worry-free trip to New Zealand, filled with joy!🌈
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