18 Days Budget Solo Backpacking in Winter New Zealand Jul. 15 to Aug. 03, 2023
My longest stay in a 1st world country (previous record was in US at 14 days). I'm tired, lazy, out of mood, already on a tight budget spending due to that return flight ticket mishap and just want to have a random city walk. Even the signature landmark of Hobbiton I didn't visit due I'm hesitant as I'm not a fan of Lord of the Rings and the visit is a required guided tour which is expensive. The extreme adventures also during winter is a big No (bungee jump, sky jump). If ever I'm on the mood and enough budget, I'll do the following (initially included in my itinerary).
(1) Waiheke Island - winery plantation, visit between 1300-1900H for off peak rate of $30 return ferry fare
(2) Rangitoto Island - hiking the volcano summit, ferry schedule during weekends only (Fri-Sun), return ferry fare has a discounted rate of $53 if booked online.
(3) Hobbiton / Waitomo Glowworm Caves Day Tour - the famous day trip from Auckland for a whooping $330 (cannot be done on DIY unfortunately).
Day 13: July 28, 2023 Friday AUCKLAND
Snowy morning; breakfast
1000H Hostel Check-out; random walks
1335H ETD National Park; intercity bus #7
1930H ETA Auckland (6hr/$53); Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers 5 nights (₱3,433)
TOTAL: $0
Day 14: July 29, 2023 Saturday AUCKLAND
0900H Morning walk; McDonald's meal 10; Auckland city walk trip; Art Gallery (free)
Domain Walk to War Museum (7th trek); Albert Park
1400H Supermarket snacks 19; FIFA Fan Festival in The Cloud (free)
TOTAL: $29 (₱1,028)
Day 15: July 30, 2023 Sunday AUCKLAND
0930H Heritage walk to Harbor Bridge (8th trek); Snacks in Stadium 15
1900H Auckland Stadium PHI vs NOR (320FF Seat 28)
TOTAL: $15 (₱526)
Day 16: July 31, 2023 MONDAY AUCKLAND
0930H Walk to Mt. Eden (9th trek); Heritage walk to Harbour Bridge
FIFA Fan Festival in The Cloud (free); McDonald's meal 10
TOTAL: $10 (₱357)
Day 17: August 01, 2023 Tuesday AUCKLAND
E-travel Registration arrival flight
0915H ETD Auckland; intercity bus #8
1110H ETA Hamilton (2hr/$40); Hamilton short day trip (3 hrs); snacks 8; Hamilton Lake, Hamilton Gardens,
1430H ETD Hamilton; intercity bus #9
1635H ETA Auckland (2hr/$41); Souvenir 10; McDonald's meal 10
TOTAL: $28 (₱979)
Day 18: August 02, 2023 Wednesday AUCKLAND
0800H Breakfast; supermarket snacks 8
1000H Hostel Check-out; walk to bus station
1100H ETD Auckland; intercity bus #10
1130H ETA Auckland Airport (0.5hr/$10); Airport duty free souvenir presents 165; McDonald's meal 11.5
1745H ETD Auckland AKL UTC +1200H; flight D7289
TOTAL: $184.5 (₱6,457)
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| 5 Days Laidback Walks in Winter Auckland |
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| 5 Days Laidback Walks in Winter Auckland |
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| 5 Days Laidback Walks in Winter Auckland |
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| 5 Days Laidback Walks in Winter Auckland |
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| 5 Days Laidback Walks in Winter Auckland |
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| 5 Days Laidback Walks in Winter Auckland |
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| 5 Days Laidback Walks in Winter Auckland |
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| 5 Days Laidback Walks in Winter Auckland |
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| 5 Days Laidback Walks in Winter Auckland |
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| 5 Days Laidback Walks in Winter Auckland |
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| 5 Days Laidback Walks in Winter Auckland |
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