
Best Time to Visit New Zealand
When is the best time to visit New Zealand? We examine each of New Zealand's four seasons and talk about what you can expect in each one.
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READ MOREChris and Charlie kicked off the first Sweet North[/sweet-north-island-adventure/] of the season with super-guide Shona, where they found blissful weather in the enchanting spots of Cathedral Cove[/news/cathedral-cove/], Te Puia, Waitomo[/news/waitomo-caves-glowworms-new-zealand/] and more.
READ MOREFollow the adventures of our super-guides, Shona and Ellie, along with the company of Maribeth, Amanda, Maureen, Craig, Chris and Charlie, throughout their Masterpiece tour[/masterpiece-overview/] where they encountered many gems including Mount Cook[/news/mount-cook-new-zealand/], Queen Charlotte Sound, Okarito and Wanaka!
READ MOREThe agent we work with to book flights from Canada and the United States only books flights with Air New Zealand, and she won’t be making bookings until we have a set date for our borders to open. We will be in touch with our North American guests when she...
READ MOREDeb and Julie joined our guides Sam and Beth on a journey around the South Island. Check out their time in Punakaiki, Martin's Bay and on Mou Waho!
READ MORE*Here are 5 reasons why travelling to New Zealand in spring is a great idea.* Spring in New Zealand officially runs from September to November. Here at New Zealand Trails, our guiding season begins in October, so if your dates are flexible, you can take advantage of some of the perks...
READ MOREKia ora! Bill, Bev, Patti, Margie, Lulu, Narelle, Mags and Lindsay joined Chris and Rach on an adventure around the South Island. They took in heaps of sights including Fiordland National Park and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.
READ MOREInto the wild. Flying in, hiking and jet boating through Mount Aspiring National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage area, for a breathtaking taste of the New Zealand backcountry. A solitary kea soars high above, its cry echoes across the valley and breaks my concentration. I have been momentarily overcome by...
READ MORELarry, Sara, Anne-Catherine, Justin, Rita, Heather, Ian, Don, Piggy, Janet and Sam joined Kyle and Miki on the final Masterpiece of the season. They took in some beautiful spots including the Routeburn Track, Queenstown and Kaikoura!
READ MOREMuch has been said and written about the best time to visit New Zealand and you might hear differing opinions on the matter. Fortunately for those struggling to decide, New Zealand is blessed with mild weather, stable seasons and plenty of sunshine, so no matter when you plan your trip,...
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