My go-to on the "I'd love to visit" is a stern admonishment that a) you'll need far more than two weeks if you want to see the North Island _and_ South Island

My go-to on the "I'd love to visit" is a stern admonishment that a) you'll need far more than two weeks if you want to see the North Island _and_ South Island b) if you're having to choose, South Island is Best Island c) You should think of kea as flying monkeys with a built-in multitool, who are definitely looking to steal your passport and have the means, and be on your guard accordingly.