New Zealand scenic road

Budget Tracker

Cost breakdown by family

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Confirmed Bookings

Accommodation
$629.13
7 nights booked
Campervan
$1836.79
9 days
Already Paid
$1003.50
Accom + deposit
Balance Due
$1462.42
At pickup
Total Booked$2465.92 NZD

Rose's Family (4 people, 8 days)

NZD $5,926
β‰ˆ AUD $5,333
Excluding flights

Chris's Family (3 people, 9 days)

NZD $5,679
β‰ˆ AUD $5,111
Excluding flights

Cost Breakdown by Category

🏨 Accommodation
7 nights booked ($629.13) + Omarama (~$60). Chris: +1 night CHC (~$70)
NZD $689
NZD $759
Rose'sChris's
🚐 Campervan
Rose: Big Kahuna $1,836.79 (booked). Chris: Condo ~$1,200 (estimate)
NZD $1,837
NZD $1,200
Rose'sChris's
β›½ Fuel
Diesel ~$2.20/L. Big Kahuna 70L tank. ~1,500km total driving.
NZD $300
NZD $320
Rose'sChris's
🎒 Activities
Skydive Mt Cook (~$300/person), Seal Kayak (~$300), Skyline Luge (~$200), Hot Tubs (~$100)
NZD $900
NZD $1,000
Rose'sChris's
🍽️ Food & Dining
~$200/day. Self-cater breakfasts, pack lunches, dine out for dinner.
NZD $1,800
NZD $2,000
Rose'sChris's
πŸ›οΈ Shopping & Misc
Souvenirs, treats, SIM cards, parking, tips
NZD $400
NZD $400
Rose'sChris's
Total Estimate
NZD $5,926
NZD $5,679

Activity Costs

πŸ”΄ Must BookSeal Kayak Kaikoura(Day 3)
NZD ~$300
πŸ”΄ Must BookHooker Valley Track(Day 5)
NZD ~$0
πŸ”΄ Must BookSkydive Mt Cook (Rose & Chris)(Day 5)
NZD ~$398
πŸ”΄ Must BookSkyline Gondola + Luge(Day 7)
NZD ~$200
🟑 Book AheadArrowtown Autumn Festival(Day 8)
NZD ~$0
πŸ”΄ Must BookOmarama Hot Tubs(Day 8)
NZD ~$350

πŸ’‘ Food Saving Tips

  • β€’Shop at Pak'nSave (cheapest supermarket)
  • β€’Self-cater breakfasts in campervan
  • β€’Pack lunches for day trips
  • β€’Tap water is safe to drink – bring reusable bottles
Rose's family / day
NZD $150–250
Chris's family / day
NZD $150–250