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Preparation • Visa: Apply for an electronic visa. You can search for "New Zealand visa application" on Google to access the official website and follow the instructions to fill in the "visitor visa" information. • Flights: Direct flights are available from major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu. Round-trip tickets cost around CNY 5,000 during the off-season and around CNY 10,000 during peak season. • Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD). Carry a small amount of cash and prepare a Visa or Mastercard credit card. ATMs are available at the airport for cash withdrawals. • Clothing: Prepare clothing according to the season. Bring light and breathable clothing and sunscreen in summer. If you are going skiing in the South Island during winter, bring thick cotton clothing and ski equipment. • Other items: Bring a travel adapter, common medications, slippers, toothpaste, and toothbrush. Most hotels in New Zealand do not provide disposable toiletries. Transportation • Domestic flights: Connect major cities, convenient and efficient. • Car rental: Right-hand drive. A translated and certified Chinese driver's license is acceptable. Purchase insurance when renting a car. Accommodation • Luxury hotels: Available in major cities and tourist destinations, with complete facilities and services. • Countryside homestays or youth hostels: Experience the local lifestyle at affordable prices. Food Recommendations • Lamb and dairy products: New Zealand lamb is tender and juicy, and dairy products such as cheese and milk are of high quality. • Seafood: Fresh and delicious mussels, oysters, and lobster. • Traditional Māori food: Such as the barbecue after a haka performance. Attraction Recommendations • North Island: Auckland has beautiful beaches and shopping areas. Rotorua is rich in geothermal activity, where you can experience hot springs and mud pools. Lake Taupo is suitable for outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking. • South Island: Christchurch is a cultural capital with historical sites and museums. Queenstown is the adventure capital, where you can experience bungy jumping and paragliding. Milford Sound offers spectacular scenery, best explored by boat. Lake Tekapo is a stargazing destination. Itinerary Planning • 7–10 days: Christchurch–Lake Tekapo–Mount Cook–Oamaru–Dunedin–Queenstown–Glenorchy. • 10–15 days: Auckland–Rotorua–Lake Taupo–Christchurch–Lake Tekapo–Mount Cook–Oamaru–Dunedin–Queenstown–Wanaka–Fox Glacier. Shopping Recommendations • Wool products: Such as wool scarves and sweaters, of excellent quality. • Greenstone: A unique New Zealand jade, available in jewelry. • Handicrafts: Wood carvings and woven items with Māori cultural characteristics.