New Zealand

Hello
I'm landing in New Zealand December 25th and will be there until January 15th , about 3 weeks.
I have a few questions. I'll be traveling by bus and I was wondering if there's a particular bus pass that might save me some money during those three weeks.

I'll be flying into Wellington. I was wondering if it's best to do the North Island before the South Island since I believe the North Island will get even more humid as January approaches.
I was going to stay at the dwellington hostel in Wellington but I know they're having a big party on Christmas day. Does anyone have experience with how quiet or noisy that hostel is? I chose the dwellington since the ones downtown seem a bit noisy from the reviews. Also The dwellington seems to have good breakfasts and other meals.
And does anyone know of a chain of restaurants where you can get simple healthy food? I am diabetic and have to eat whole grain, a small amount of meat, vegetables, fruit and milk for a meal.
Thank you for any input!

I don't think you need to worry about humidity. As for bus passes, have a look at Intercity, Naked Bus, Stray and compare their passes. Which one goes where you want in your time frame?

The HI/YHA hostels tend to be quieter in most locations throughout NZ - no specific knowledge of Wellington however. And I wouldn't concern myself too much with excessive heat or humidity - even in January.

For the North Island I would probably limit myself to a quick trip Ruapehu > Taupo > Rotorua > Coromandel > Auckland, and then perhaps fly to Christchurch. However if you wish to fully 'circumnavigate' the South Island (at least from Queenstown / Christchurch and north), then I would commit basically all of my three weeks to the South Island.

You are there at peak season - you will need to plan your trip well, and pre-book accommodation (even dorm beds) for every night.

Does Subway fit into your criteria as a provider of healthy lunch service?

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