New Zealand tips

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Contact lenses

If you wear monthly contact lenses, consider switching to dailies for travelling, as you won't need to carry cleaning fluid, and if you lose or break them it's not such a problem. Take a pair of glasses as back-up though..

By Chris67.

Keep track of travel rewards

Check out Travel Companion for iPhone to track your frequent flyer mileage and other travel loyalty rewards: http://www.travelcompanionapp.com/

By ashleydb.

Cheap eating in Auckland

For cheap food when backpacking in Auckland head to Food Alley on Albert Street. It's a food hall that offers every form of asian cuisine at really good prices.

By Cheska123.

Put a sock in it!

Take a spare sock or two with you either when travelling or on holiday. They make great sunglasses cases, small bags for bits and pieces, purses etc. I keep my camera in one to protect it from scatches.

By BelindaClarke.

Use Plastic Bags for Plugs

If you find yourself with a sink but no plug, line the basin with a plastic bag - it should hold water for long enought to wash yourself or your clothes.

By voyager.

Exam Pencil Cases - perfect for taking liquids on flights

When you fly, the clear bag you put your liquids etc in must be resealable - I have found the perfect solution - pencil cases! The clear ones made for use in exams are ideal and cost less than 50 pence.

By voyager.

The Honey Pot cafe

This cozy, friendly little cafe found on Lichfield St (not far from the main square in New Zealand's Christchurch) is a fantastic place to while away the morning enjoying a hearty healthy breakfast, a tasty lunch or a warming coffee... I managed to...

By DaisyStitcher.

Cheap & cheerful quality hostels

You don't have to be in the 18 -30 age group to stay in hostels. On a recent trip to New Zealand my husband (44) and I (35) used BBH hostels.

We ordered our membership cards from home at 50 NZ dollars each, which included postage and...

By TravelCat.

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