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Most visitors land in Auckland on the North Island and head south by car, plane or train. Queenstown on the South Island is the base for mountains, lakes and wine, while the capital, Wellington, sits at the southern tip of the North Island. Many people tour in a campervan but stay in hotels for the first and last nights, when it is worth spending a little more.",{"type":843,"content":1137},[1138],{"text":1139,"type":847},"We have chosen nine hotels in three areas and say who each one suits. Every hotel has a guest rating of at least 8.8 out of 10 and more than 50 reviews on Expedia. The links go there, and we always pick the hotel before we look for a link. 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Check them early if they appeal.",{"type":1141,"attrs":1202,"content":1203},{"level":1143},[1204],{"text":1205,"type":847},"The areas",{"type":1148,"content":1207},[1208,1218,1228],{"type":1151,"content":1209},[1210],{"type":843,"content":1211},[1212,1216],{"text":1213,"type":847,"marks":1214},"Queenstown and Central Otago:",[1215],{"type":882},{"text":1217,"type":847}," Queenstown sits on Lake Wakatipu, ringed by mountains. It is known for bungy jumping and skiing, and the Central Otago wine region is right on its doorstep. The airport is ten minutes from town, with direct flights from Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne.",{"type":1151,"content":1219},[1220],{"type":843,"content":1221},[1222,1226],{"text":1223,"type":847,"marks":1224},"Auckland:",[1225],{"type":882},{"text":1227,"type":847}," Auckland is the country's largest city, built around a harbour and among old volcanoes. 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Spend two nights in Auckland, four or five in Queenstown and the rest on the road. With three weeks you can cover both islands.","How many nights do I need in New Zealand?","FaqItem",{"_uid":1255,"open":142,"answer":1256,"question":1262,"component":1253},"262fddaa-9f35-4490-9640-5632cff217bd",{"type":840,"content":1257},[1258],{"type":843,"content":1259},[1260],{"text":1261,"type":847},"The famous lodge near Taupō and other small lodges such as Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers and Matakauri did not come up in our search on Expedia and are booked direct. We have included hotels that meet our requirements.","Why is Huka Lodge not on the list?",{"_uid":1264,"open":142,"answer":1265,"question":1271,"component":1253},"1da947b2-cc9d-4628-943d-946d01e9561d",{"type":840,"content":1266},[1267],{"type":843,"content":1268},[1269],{"text":1270,"type":847},"In the centre if you want to walk to restaurants, on the lakeshore for views, and in Arrowtown or Gibbston for peace and wine. 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Many people stay in hotels in the cities and in a campervan or motel on the road, which keeps costs down.","Is New Zealand expensive?","Frequently asked questions about hotels in New Zealand","faq","FaqList",{"_uid":1294,"text":1295,"author":16,"byline":16,"overline":1296,"component":1297},"2210aaa3-b593-4ac9-854d-e1df85b8d0c2","December to February: summer and high season. Book Queenstown and Auckland hotels early, especially around Christmas.\n\nMarch to May: autumn, with settled weather, the grape harvest and lower prices.\n\nJune to August: winter and ski season in Queenstown. 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