Compared with their enormous neighbour to the left the islands of new zealand dont look especially big on the map but dont let their small stature deceive you there is much to do here be it biking to old gold mining sites kayaking remote coves or hiking some of the most breathtaking routes in the whole world but if youre short on travel dollars fear not this trip squeezes in the very best of both the north and south islands into an affordable action packed 21 day itinerary that moves