New Zealand is a small country located in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. New Zealand is located about two hours from Sydney and is split into two islands: North and South Island. Highlights of New Zealand include Milford Sound, Mount Cook/Lake Pukaki, Wanaka, Queenstown, Wellington, Auckland, and Waiheke Island.
Things to Know:
- The best way to travel between the North and South Island is by ferry or by flight.
- There are a few main airports in New Zealand: Christchurch, Auckland, Queenstown, and Wellington. Auckland is the largest airport in New Zealand and, in general, is the first entry point into New Zealand from the United States, Europe, and Asia.
- You need a car when you visit New Zealand; the most common way of travel throughout New Zealand is camper van.
- You can easily spend a month in New Zealand, but if you are limited on time, it may be better to focus on either the North or South Island but not both.
When to Visit:
- The best time to visit New Zealand is from November to March (Summer) in New Zealand. It is the best time to visit for nice weather and warmer temperatures. It usually is more expensive as these months are the most popular time to visit.
- Other popular times to visit the South Island are August for the whale migration and June – July for the winter season.
Key Sites and Towns to visit:
South Island:
- Twizel
- Mount Cook/Aoraki National Park
- Lake Tekapo/Lake Pukaki
- Milford Sound/Milford Track
- Doubtful Sound
- Wanaka
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Glenorchy
- Fiordland National Park
North Island:
- Auckland
- Waiheke Island
- Rotorua
- Wellington
- Marlborough wine region
- Hawke’s Bay
New Zealand is one of the most incredible destinations in the world. If you are looking for travel guidance in New Zealand, please feel free to reach out to Sasha.pulde@traveledge.com
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