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Got your eye on a trip to New Zealand? We’ve figured out the ideal time to go based on your holiday needs.
New Zealand offers a little bit of something for everybody. During summer you can tramp its network of trails, clink glasses in a lauded winery, or test your wits against all manner of extreme sports, from canyon swinging to zorbing.
During the winter months the place to be is on a snow-capped mountain, barrelling down on skis or a snowboard, at one of the country’s best ski resorts.
New Zealand enjoys all four seasons. Summers are mild with highs of 30℃ while winters are chilly with lows of 0℃.
The islands are a popular holiday destination for Australians due to the short flight time, and the availability of low-cost flights. Steer clear of school holiday periods, as well as the peak snow season, to cash in on cheaper flights and accommodation.
To enjoy warm weather and clear skies, the best time to travel weather-wise is December to February.
The most economic period to search for flights and hotels is during the shoulder seasons, from March to May, and September to November. During the wintery low-season, between June and October, you can also find heavy discounts if you head to destinations that are outside the ski resort towns.
Virgin Australia
Up to 30% off international flights
Available for flights on select dates from January - December 2020. Destinations include Los Angeles, Fiji, Hong Kong, Bali, New Zealand and more.
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Wotif
Up to 40% off worldwide hotels + Extra 8% off with code
Available on select hotels on any travel date, as long as it's booked by 31 January. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Hawaii, Thailand and more.
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Flight Centre - Cruises
Up to $900 off cruises + $200 OBC with Carnival Cruises
Available on select travel dates in 2020 and 2021. Destinations include Pacific, New Caledonia, Australia and New Zealand. T&Cs apply.
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Flight Centre - Cruises
$1 deposits + onboard credit with P&O Cruises
Available on select sailings until December 2020 to Vanuatu, New Zealand, Tasmania, Whitsundays, Fiji and more.
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G Adventures
Up to 25% off worldwide tours
Available for travel on select dates in 2020. Destinations include Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, Caribbean, New Zealand and more. T&Cs apply.
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Topdeck
Up to 15% off last-minute tours
Valid for travel on select dates. Destinations include Europe, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and North America. T&Cs apply.
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Air New Zealand - Pacific Islands
Cook Islands flights from $529 return
Available on select dates from 24 January - 12 September 2020. Sample price is from Sydney. T&Cs apply.
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Otel.com
Extra 9% off hotel bookings
Valid on select hotel stays worldwide like Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Thailand, USA, Europe and more on all dates, including over holidays like Easter, Christmas and New Year's Eve. Some restrictions apply.
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IHG Hotels
Up to 35% off stays
Available for travel until 30 June 2020 across Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, Indonesia and Maldives. Select "AUSTRALASIA NEW YEAR SALE" to avail offer. T&Cs and blackout dates apply.
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CruiseAway
Australia Day sale: $1 deposit on Princess Cruises
Available on select cruises in 2020 - 2021 across Australia, New Zealand, Pacific, Papua New Guinea and Asia. T&Cs apply.
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CruiseAway
Up to 40% off + up to US$400 OBC with Royal Caribbean
Available on select voyages in 2020 and 20201. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Pacific, Europe, Mediterranean, Asia and more. T&Cs apply.
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Flight Centre - Cruises
Summer sale: Free WiFi + drinks + OBCs and reduced deposits
Available on select travel dates in 2020 with P&O Cruises, Princess Cruise and Carnival Cruises. Destinations include New Zealand, Solomon Sea Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Hokkaido and more. T&Cs apply.
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Cheap Flights
Los Angeles flights from $820 return
Available on select dates from January - June 2020. Sample fare is Melbourne-Los Angeles with Air New Zealand. Other flight departs from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Adelaide, Sydney, Canberra and more.
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CruiseAway
$1 deposit + up to $450 OBC on P&O cruises
Available on select travel dates from February – November 2020. Destinations include Australia, Pacific, New Zealand, Asia and more. T&Cs apply.
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Save up to $900 + 50% off deposit + up to $200 OBC with Carnival cruises
Available on select cruises from 6 January 2020 - 30 June 2021. Destinations include Australia Pacific, New Zealand, and South Pacific. T&Cs apply.
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CruiseAway
Up to 47% off last-minute deals
Available on select voyages departing until 29 February 2020. Destinations include Australia, Pacific, Asia, Indian Ocean, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and more.
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Up to 45% off + free upgrade + up to US$500 OBC with Holland America
Available on select voyages in 2020. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, Canada, Europe and more. T&Cs apply.
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Lastminute.com.au
Up to 40% off worldwide hotels
Available on select travel from January - February 2020. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia, Hawaii and more.
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G Adventures
Up to 30% off Australia and New Zealand tours
Available for travel 14 February - 1 April 2020. Destinations include Wellington, Auckland, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Melbourne and more.
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Flight Centre - International
Los Angeles flights from $979 return
Available on select dates from 26 April - 27 November 2020. Sample price is from Sydney with Air New Zealand. T&Cs apply.
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Cook Islands flights from $599 return with Air New Zealand
Available on select dates from 24 January - 26 June 2020. Sample price is from Sydney. T&Cs apply.
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Air New Zealand - Longhaul
South America flights from $1,168 return
Available on select travels from 13 May - 30 November 2020. Sample fare is Gold Coast-Buenos Aires. Other flights departing from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. T&Cs apply.
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My Cruises
$99 deposit + up to $8,000 bonus value
Available on select 2020 - 2021 voyages with Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Cunard and Celebrity Cruises. Destinations include Hawaii, New Zealand, South Pacific, Caribbean, Europe and more. T&Cs apply.
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Up to 40% off + US$400 OBC with Royal Caribbean
Available on select voyages departing until 21 April 2020. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Alaska, Canada and more. T&Cs apply.
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Europcar
Up to 20% off car hire
Available on select dates until 20 June 2020 in Australia and New Zealand. Rental must be for 2 days or more and booked 21 days in advance. T&Cs apply
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Oaks Hotels & Resorts
Up to 25% off on 2 bedrooms + extra 5% off
Available on select dates until 30 June 2020 including through Christmas. Destinations include New Zealand and Australia. Minimum 2 nights required. T&Cs apply.
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Oaks Hotels & Resorts
Up to 15% off on 1 bedroom + extra 5%-10% off
Available on select dates until 30 June 2020 including through Christmas. Destinations include New Zealand and Australia. Minimum 2 nights required. T&Cs apply.
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Klook
US$2.5 off your first purchases with code
Valid for use on select deals with a minimum spend of $30. Other destinations include Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, India and more. T&Cs apply.
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Klook
Extra US$5.5 off purchase with code
Valid for use on select deals with a minimum spend of $80. Other destinations include Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, India and more. T&Cs apply.
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DriveNow
Campervan hire from $5/day
Available on select routes, dates and locations in Australia and New Zealand.
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Aunt Betty
New Zealand flights from $312 return
Available on select travel dates February - September 2020. Sample fare is Sydney-Auckland with Air New Zealand. Other destination includes Christchurch.
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EasyRentCars.com
15% off Hitch New Zealand Car Hire
Available for rental until 31 March 2020. Rental includes intermediate SUV, Mini, standard and compact cars. T&Cs apply.
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Klook
Extra 10% off New Zealand activities with code
Available on select activities including tours, whale watching, skydiving, jet boat ride and more when using Mastercard at checkout. Minimum spend of NZD$200 required. Maximum discount of NZD$50.
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Skiddoo
New Zealand flights from $350 return
Available on select travel between January - August 2020. Sample fare is Sydney-Auckland with Air New Zealand. Other flight departs from Melbourne, Brisbane. Gold Coast and more.
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TourRadar
Up to 40% off Australia and New Zealand tours
Available on select travels from January - December 2020. Destinations include Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne, Queensland, Adelaide and more.
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Kayak
Los Angeles flights from $825 return
Available for travel from February - August 2020. Sample fare is Melbourne-Los Angeles with Air New Zealand. Other flight departs from Sydney, Perth, Gold Coast and Brisbane.
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Adina
New Year sale: Up to 25% off + extra 10% off members
Available for travel until 7 January 2021. Offer valid in hotels across Australia and New Zealand including Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Auckland and more. T&Cs apply.
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CruiseAway
Up to 34% off with Silver Sea
Available on select voyages in 2020 - 2021. Destinations include Asia, India, Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and more. T&Cs apply.
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Contiki
Up to 15% off New Zealand tours
Available for travel April - December 2020. Destinations include Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and more. T&Cs apply.
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Skyscanner
Cook Islands flights from $529 return with Air New Zealand
Available on select dates from 24 January - 12 September 2020. Sample price is from Sydney. T&Cs apply.
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| 16 Jan 2020 | Up to 40% off worldwide hotels + Extra 8% off with code | BOO**** |
| 10 Jan 2020 | Extra 8% off hotels | BOO**** |
| 9 Jan 2020 | Up to 75% off worldwide hotels + extra 5% off with code | FIN**** |
| 4 Nov 2019 | Get $20 credit | FIN**** |
| 28 Oct 2019 | Extra 9% off hotel bookings | AUT**** |
