Queenstown's Budget Killers! 5 Tourist Traps That Will Drain Your Wallet!

You might survive skydiving in Queenstown, but feeding a seagull could cost you $20,000! 😱 Undercover officers disguised as hikers ▲ $2000 fine for feeding birds ≈ 10 gondola tickets ▲ $5000 penalty for illegal drone flights ≈ 2 skydives ▲ $1500 speeding ticket ≈ 3 Michelin-star meals Consider yourself lucky to see this! Save this [Bankruptcy Prevention Guide] now! [Taboo 1: 🚫 Speeding + Missing Child Seat] Speeding 5km/h+ or no safety seat for under-7s means fines $150+ for speeding! $600+ plus vehicle impoundment for no child seat! Parents beware! Tip👉 Demand car seats when renting + install NZTA Speed Limit App [Taboo 2: 🚫 Public Smoking/Vaping] Smoking/vaping outside designated areas (including CBD streets) is prohibited $500 smoking fine! $1000+vape confiscation! Tip👉 Look for yellow "Designated Smoking Area" signs Only smoke in approved zones~ [Taboo 3: 🚫 Feeding Wildlife + Discarding Seeds] Feeding pigeons/seagulls/sheep or tossing fruit seeds = NO!! $1000 for feeding animals! $5000 for seed disposal (considered biohazard)! Tip👉 Seal food bags + carry portable ashtrays [Taboo 4: 🚫 Illegal Drone Flights + No-Fly Zones] Unregistered drones/no-fly zone photography = serious offense Equipment confiscation + minimum $2000 fine! No-fly zone filming may lead to prosecution! Tip👉 Apply for AirShare permit 72hrs in advance [Taboo 5: 🚫 Noise Violations + Late-night Baths] Loud noises after 10pm/hot tub use after 11pm First warning→$1200 for repeat offenses! Habitual offenders get evicted! Tip👉 Request house rules at check-in + use headphones after 10pm