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New Zealand

Exploring New Zealand on a touring holiday is a breathtaking experience filled with natural wonders and unique cultural experiences. The country is renowned for its stunning landscapes, from the towering peaks of the Southern Alps to the rugged coastlines and fjords of the South Island. Touring holidays offer the opportunity to visit iconic attractions such as Milford Sound and the glaciers of Fox and Franz Josef, as well as the chance to take part in outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and bungy jumping. Visitors can also learn about Maori culture and tradition through visits to marae (meeting grounds) and attending a traditional hangi feast. With a diverse range of landscapes and activities, a touring holiday in New Zealand is an unforgettable adventure.

 

What you’ll love most about New Zealand

  • Visit Milford Sound, one of the world’s most beautiful fjords, and take a cruise to see its stunning scenery and wildlife
  • Explore the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, and visit the geysers, hot springs, and mud pools
  • Hike the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing, one of the world’s best day hikes, and admire the stunning volcanic landscapes and views
  • Visit Hobbiton, the movie set of the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit, and immerse yourself in the magical world of Middle Earth
  • Take a scenic drive along the stunning coastal road of the Abel Tasman National Park, and enjoy the stunning beaches, forests, and wildlife
  • Visit the stunning Bay of Islands, and take a cruise to see its stunning beaches, islands, and marine life
  • Explore the Waitomo Caves, and see the glowworms, stalactites, and stalagmites

Please note that the estimated temperature, rainfall and recommended months of when to go are based on Auckland’s weather patterns

Where to Book

  • Aoraki Lake Pukaki, Canterbury - South Island Tourism/Rob Suisted

  • Cathedral Cove, Coromandel boat trip

  • Aerial view of Bay of Many Coves in the Marlborough region of New Zealand

  • Hiking Sealy Tarns Trail, Mount Cook

  • Mud scrub in Rotorua

  • Motu Trails, Eastland - New Zealand Tourism/Strike Photography for Motu Trails Charitable Trust

  • Cable Bay, Nelson

  • Two people walking up the steps in front of the Castlepoint Lighthouse, Wellington - NZ Tourism

  • Tasman Glacier, Canterbury - Tourism New Zealand/Mile Holden

  • Cyclists at Mt Victoria Lookout, Wellington - NZ Tourism

  • Sunrise over Te Mata Peak - Hawkes Bay Tourism/Kirsten Simcox

  • Leisure boat on Milford Sound, Fiordland - Tourism New Zealand/Matt Crawford

  • Person sitting on a bench, enjoying the sunrise view from the top of Mt Kaukau, Wellington - NZ Tourism/Johnny Hendrikus

  • Dining with a view over Queenstown

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

  • 24℃
  • 24℃
  • 23℃
  • 20℃
  • 18℃
  • 15℃
  • 14℃
  • 15℃
  • 16℃
  • 18℃
  • 20℃
  • 22℃
  • 6
  • 6
  • 6
  • 8
  • 12
  • 12
  • 15
  • 12
  • 10
  • 10
  • 7
  • 8

Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

Rainfall

When to Visit

Below gives you information and a rating of the best time of year to visit.

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Our Ratings

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For over 30 years Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the globe, creating positive change through the joy of travel. That’s over 30 years of adventures, of changing the way people see the world, on small group tours with like-minded Intrepid people.

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New Zealand Sky offers luxury tailor-made tours and holidays specialising in providing expert travel advice and exceptional unhurried customer service. With a wealth of experience we will find the perfect trip for you.

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Are you ready to roam beyond the ordinary? Travel like you belong, not like you are just passing through. Travel Essence creates bespoke journeys to Australia and New Zealand. As specialists in the art of travel, they will ensure that you make the most out of your time Down Under.

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“We’re not your ordinary travel agency. We’re a community of travellers.
WeRoad was born to connect people, cultures and stories through that magical activity that we call ‘travelling’. We group people together and send them to live incredible adventures around the globe.”

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