In a few days, I leave on a trip to New Zealand. New Zealand, apparently not being the most popular destination from SF or the US, in my online and storeside research, I have received no less than 6, often contradictory, combinations of answers to exactly what peripherals I need to have in order to charge my phone [though that most often will be trickle charging off of the laptop], run my laptop, and use my hair styling instruments [should I deem to do so.] I do not need to use them all simultaneously, but two at a time would be ideal, if not requisite at times. Can anyone explain to me exactly items I need to purchase and what that setup should look like in order to avoid frying my electronics? Thanks! FG
posted by Frisbee Girl around New Zealand at 5:39 PM - 14 answers

I am visiting NZ (South Island only, unfortunately) for about a week's holiday, starting mid-March (only 10 more sleeps to go, as they say). I'm flying in and out of Queenstown. What places should I visit? What should I see? What should I do? What car rental service is good? Any recommended places to stay? [more inside]
posted by vidur around New Zealand at 2:48 AM - 18 answers

So this is happening: my wife and I are taking a last-minute trip to New Zealand for the new year. We'll be away for 12/29-01/18, driving a few hours every few days, starting in Queenstown and heading north. Where should we stay? What should we see? What should we experience? [more inside]
posted by ronv around New Zealand at 9:03 PM - 17 answers

North Island of New Zealand travel recommendations? Help us make my conference into a holiday. [more inside]
posted by jojobobo around North Island, New Zealand at 1:30 AM - 6 answers

Things to do in Auckland with a 3 year old. [more inside]
posted by gaspode around Auckland, New Zealand at 12:26 PM - 7 answers

Tourist-y shopping recommendations in Auckland? [more inside]
posted by joyceanmachine around Auckland, New Zealand at 7:58 PM - 7 answers

Help me have the best, most random 2 weeks in NZ! [more inside]
posted by lifethatihavenotlivedyet around New Zealand at 9:03 PM - 10 answers

Why are turn signal controls on the right side of the steering wheel in New Zealand, but on the left side in the United States and the UK? [more inside]
posted by fremen around New Zealand at 9:43 AM - 21 answers

I'm going on a road trip around New Zealand and also around Australia. What should I know about before doing a long road trip like this? [more inside]
posted by Bron-Y-Aur around New Zealand at 4:13 PM - 25 answers

What should a lone traveler do to celebrate Christmas in a strange city? (in this case, Christchurch, New Zealand?) [more inside]
posted by fermion around Christchurch, New Zealand at 3:57 PM - 7 answers

What's the perfect small Christmas gift for a co-worker (from the U.S.) who's spending 5 months working/traveling in New Zealand. [more inside]
posted by victoriab around New Zealand at 10:16 AM - 12 answers

Gap year-ing vegan headed to New Zealand to WWOOF (farm) and hike from January through April. May I please hear your suggestions/advice/experiences? [more inside]
posted by alexandermatheson around New Zealand at 10:56 PM - 8 answers

We'll be spending a week in New Zealand in early February, flying in and out of Auckland. (This is tacked onto a trip to see friends in Tasmania). There's two of us, plus our will-be 18 month old. We like child-friendly museums, interesting historical sites, good vegetarian food, moderate-level day hikes, and most everything else that comes with traveling. [more inside]
posted by buttercup around New Zealand at 7:03 PM - 11 answers

What's going to happen to my U.S. iPhone in New Zealand? [more inside]
posted by birdwatcher around New Zealand at 6:14 AM - 14 answers

An afternoon side trip outside of Auckland? [more inside]
posted by meerkatty around Auckland, New Zealand at 1:21 AM - 10 answers

Does anyone have any experience bringing a car to New Zealand from Australia? I'm particularly interested in how rigorous the inspection will be. [more inside]
posted by twirlypen around New Zealand at 2:52 PM - 6 answers

New Zealand Campervan advice -- anyone done NZ by campervan? [more inside]
posted by birdwatcher around New Zealand at 1:19 PM - 17 answers

It's a common enough question, what should I do on my holidays in New Zealand? But we're not regular folks so finding good information has been difficult. We have 10 days in late October and we fly in and out of Auckland. We're Australian but well traveled and will most likely stay on the North Island unless some compelling information arises. We've hired a campervan and intend to travel about and camp where we can. Maybe a bed and breakfast or two. Though we are on a budget the main goal is to relax and enjoy the scenery rather than try and cram in too much. [more inside]
posted by dinoworx around New Zealand at 11:46 PM - 8 answers

Five days in New Zealand, starting from Christchurch and visiting Wellington somewhere in the middle. How can I narrow down my options for fabulous things to see and do? [more inside]
posted by fermion around New Zealand at 12:28 PM - 18 answers

What are the most eccentric, unusual travelogues of or guides to New Zealand — especially the North Island, and especially Auckland/Wellington — around? [more inside]
posted by colinmarshall around New Zealand at 3:59 PM - 3 answers