Fjords, mountains and Middle-earth. Safe, calm and far from everything.
For living91/100
For travel98/100
Key facts
Average net salary$3,200 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$1,200 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$18
Traveller daily budget$120 /day
Safety9/10
ClimateOceanic
Avg summer temperature+21 °C
Avg winter temperature+9 °C
Best time to visitNovember, December, January, February, March, April
Life expectancy82
Population5,324,700
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 162 countries
Places worth seeing
- Skyline Gondola: Gondola and luge rides.
- Kawarau Bridge Bungy: Home of bungy jumping.
- Milford Sound: A fjord with waterfalls.
- Fergburger: New Zealand’s famous burger.
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