One week will not be enough to see all new zealand, but you can get a very good sampling of the north island in a week. Northland, the long peninsula northwest of auckland ,. Currently thinking of 2 weeks ish on north island and 3 on south.

Understanding the Context

Hey friends, would like to ask your advice about my upcoming trip to new zealand. I am a bit stuck with south island part of my trip [invercargill to christchurch] and my biggest question is. I'm not the typical tourist and would like to avoid tourist traps but i want to get the real sense of new zealand. Also tell me what peeves you about americans so i can avoid that.

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Would love for tips on somewhat of an itinerary: Where to fly in, where to go from place.