Is New Zealand safe for honeymoon?

My partner and I went to New Zealand for our honeymoon from October to November 2013. We stayed in New Zealand for 17 days and visited the South Island and North Island. We departed from Auckland, changed trains in Christchurch and flew back to Auckland. . All expenses spent at home and abroad are about 5.2W. I can help you answer some questions.

Transportation. Self-driving in New Zealand is the best option. Although public transportation is very developed, it is very expensive. After flying to Auckland, the airport bus cost more than 30 New Zealand dollars per person, and a few bus stops cost several New Zealand dollars. Compared with public transportation, taking a taxi is really not expensive, only about twice the price of public transportation, but you have to call for a taxi. There are big companies like Intercity for transportation between cities, but they are not cheap either.

Car rental fees and procedures. We rented an automatic Nissan Tiida sedan for 16 days at Apex, which included full insurance for NZD 52 per day, and also included ferry tickets to cross the sea between the North and South Islands (people need to buy separate tickets). The most expensive place is NZ$2.10 a liter, but there are no tolls. Car rental procedures: Search on Taobao to find a store, take a photo of your domestic driver's license and send it over. A formal, officially certified translation will be sent to you in a few days. Driving in New Zealand has full legal effect. I didn’t even bring my driver’s license when I went to New Zealand, so I rented a car. The cost is more than 200 yuan, which is very cost-effective.

Other matters related to driving. In New Zealand, you drive on the left side of the road, so you need to get acquainted with it. Everyone abides by the rules and no one jumps in line. When you go there, you need to abide by local traffic rules and habits, especially pay attention to giving way. Furthermore, the road is quite winding, so be careful to control your speed.

Language. I feel that language is not a problem, even if my English is poor, it is not a big problem. The local people are very enthusiastic and patient in helping others. Besides, as long as there are bigger shopping malls, airports, restaurants, etc., there will definitely be Chinese people.

Accommodation. I always look for accommodation on Booking.com. May is the low season, so it should be very cheap. Generally, a suite with bathroom and kitchen will not exceed 100 New Zealand dollars. It is recommended to find a place with a kitchen where you can cook, then go to the supermarket to buy things and cook them yourself, especially breakfast, which will save money.

Season. It is important to note that May is winter, many entertainment projects are closed, and many small places are basically empty. All the fun places in New Zealand have their own websites, so you can check them in advance.