Have you been to New Zealand? Here is what I would budget for two weeks in New Zealand! My husband and I want to camper van around the South Island of New Zealand and this is what I would budget for weeks doing that as mid range travelers. For comparison, here is what a budget backpacker and luxury travel budget could be. Budget: $2,520-$3000 total Per person: $1,260-$1,500 Luxury: $9,000-$13,000 total Per person: $4,500-$6,500