@lifeofthetravelingpin: 25 Mistakes to Avoid in New Zealand ๐ณ๐ฟโ๏ธ Save this and follow @lifeofthetravelingpin for more NZ travel tips and bucket list travel destinations! 1. Not budgeting enough for activities and food ๐ธ 2. Forgetting to pack a power adapter ๐ 3. Underestimating the power of the sun โ๏ธ 4. Not having a plan B for bad weather ๐ง๏ธ 5. Skipping the small towns and only visiting cities ๐๏ธ 6. Forgetting to book a ferry crossing in advance โด๏ธ 7. Not buying an NZeTA before you fly ๐ซ 8. Relying on your phone for navigation in remote areas ๐ต 9. Not knowing how to use a one-lane bridge ๐ 10. Assuming you can buy alcohol anywhere, anytime ๐ป 11. Missing out on the free Department of Conservation (DOC) huts and walks ๐ฅพ 12. Not knowing what a 'dairy' is ๐ฅ 13. Forgetting your reusable coffee cup โ 14. Ignoring local advice and warnings ๐ฃ๏ธ 15. Not trying a 'flat white' coffee โ 16. Paying for bottled water (tap water is great!) ๐ง 17. Assuming all sheep are a good photo opportunity ๐ 18. Not checking for seasonal road closures ๐ง 19. Forgetting to ask for a 'Kiwi burger' ๐ 20. Not knowing the road speed limits on windy roads ๐ฃ๏ธ 21. Missing out on stargazing in a dark sky reserve โจ 22. Not respecting the "no-photo" policy at sacred Mฤori sites ๐ต 23. Forgetting bug spray in summer ๐ฆ 24. Not packing a windproof jacket ๐ฌ๏ธ 25. Not saying 'kia ora' (hello) to a local! ๐ #newzealandtiktok #newzealand #tipsfortravel #traveltipsandtricks #nztravel