Category: Travel Tips

Does the thought of travelling around New Zealand invoke images of relaxed hands on the wheel, wind in your hair, and ‘Born to Be Wild’ playing as your personal theme song? Or is it all white-knuckled terror and not going above bicycle speed? Or somewhere in between?

You’ve probably been thinking about a New Zealand trip for a long time and you want to make the most of it. You want to see as much as you can and have an authentic, relaxing adventure (we don’t think those last two words are mutually exclusive). So, is that best achieved…

New Zealand may be compact, but it is incredibly diverse. There is so much to see and do, and it takes longer to see and do it than you might think. It’s worth allowing time to visit a number of different regions while you’re here to take in the huge array of landscapes and activities.

OK, we acknowledge not everyone realizes New Zealand is even made up of two main islands (actually three, but our little brother, Stewart Island, is a bit of an outlier—if an adorable one). To New Zealanders, however, there is quite a strong difference between the two in identity.

The stunning scenery and warm hospitality of New Zealand are worth experiencing any time of year, but if you want to do more than throw a dart at a calendar (as fun as that planning technique is), we’ve provided a monthly breakdown of what to expect through the year.

When is the best time to visit New Zealand? This is one of the most common questions we’re asked. It’s a tricky one as New Zealand’s dramatic scenery is gobsmackingly gorgeous any time of year. To help you decide for yourself, we’ve done a brief overview.

Ah, New Zealand. You may have heard that it’s rather photogenic. Not many places on earth can compete with its sheer beauty, but like anyone worth getting to know, there’s so much more to New Zealand than just good looks.