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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.
We recommend visiting between December–February for outdoor activities and sightseeing while June–August for snow sports.
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.
Agoda
Extra 10% off worldwide hotels with code
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Available on stays until 31 December 2022 when you use the code. Destinations include New Zealand, Fiji, London, Maldives, Japan, USA and more. T&Cs apply.
DriveNow
Campervan hire from $5/day
Available on select routes, dates and locations in Australia, including Darwin, Alice Springs, Cairns and Brisbane, and New Zealand.
Everything New Zealand
Up to 75% off things to do in New Zealand
Plus kids go free on select activities including skydives, sightseeing cruises, tours and helicopter flights. Destinations include Queenstown, Auckland, Franz Josef, Taupo, Milford Sound and more.
Cheap Flights
New Zealand flights from $345 return
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Available on flights until February 2022 to Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington and more. Sample fare is Melbourne-Auckland with Jetstar.
Europcar
Up to 10% off base rate
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Available on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday pick up dates until 11 December 2021. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Auckland and more. T&Cs apply.
Europcar
Up to 20% off Australia and New Zealand rentals
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Available on 2+ days rentals until 11 December 2021 when you book 21 days in advance. Destinations include Canberra, Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Auckland and more. T&Cs apply.
Priceline.com
Up to 60% off express deals
Available on select dates in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and more. T&Cs apply
Everything New Zealand
Up to 25% off things to do in Auckland
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Available on select travel dates. Activities include wine tours, walking tours, jet boat rides, sightseeing cruises, helicopter flights and more.
Everything New Zealand
Up to 60% off things to do in Queenstown
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Available on select travel dates. Activities include dining experiences, sightseeing cruises, helicopter flights, jet boat rides and more.
Everything New Zealand
Up to 20% off things to do in Christchurch
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Available on select travel dates on activities including skydiving, whale watching, skiing and more.
Everything New Zealand
Up to 25% off New Zealand ski passes, rentals shuttles and tours
Book ski passes, tours, heliskiing experiences, gear hire and more in Queenstown, Christchurch and Wanaka.
Skyscanner Car Hire
Auckland car hires from $14
Available on select rental dates in 2021 with Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt and more.
Bookaway
New Zealand ferry tickets from USD$42
Available on select dates until 2022 on tickets between Picton and Wellington.
Priceline.com
Up to $625 off vacation packages
Available on select travel dates when you book you flight and hotel together. Destinations included Australia, New Zealand, USA and more.
Trip.com
Up to 20% off Australia and New Zealand stays
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Available on stays until December 2021. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Yulara, Auckland and more. T&Cs apply.
Princess Cruise Lines
3rd and 4th guests sail free
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Plus up to USD$400 OBCs on select voyages in 2022 and 2023 when you book a Mini-Suite or Suite. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hong Kong and more. T&Cs apply.
Flight Centre - Cruises
Up to 30% off 10-night New Zealand cruise
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Available on 12 February 2023 departing from Sydney with Royal Caribbean Cruises. Includes onboard meals. T&Cs apply.
Virgin Australia
New Zealand from $574 return
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Available on flights from January - July 2022. Sample fare is Sydney-Queenstown. Other flights depart from Brisbane, Perth, Canberra and more.
Kayak
Queenstown getaways with flights from $1,434
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Sample rate is for a 3-night stay at Alpine Village with return flights.
Hotels.com
Up to 40% off New Zealand hotels
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Available on select stay dates until 31 July 2022. Destinations include Christchurch and Auckland. T&Cs apply.
World2Cover Travel Insurance Deals
Get 25% Off World2Cover Travel Insurance
Save on your next policy to destinations including Bali, Thailand, USA, Europe, Japan, New Zealand, Vietnam and more. Terms and conditions apply.
Air New Zealand
New Zealand flights from $290 each way
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Available on select travel dates to Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown and more. Sample fare is Brisbane-Christchurch. Tickets must be purchased 28 days prior to flight date. T&Cs apply.
G Adventures
Up to 15% off active tours
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Available on select travel dates until 2022. Destinations include Peru, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Spain, New Zealand, USA and more. T&Cs apply.
CruiseDirect
Up to USD$1,000 OBC on worldwide cruises with Princess Cruise Lines
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Available on select travel dates from January - December 2022 departing from Melbourne and Sydney. Destinations include Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Hobart, Auckland, Wellington and more.
Princess Cruise Lines
Free drinks and Wi-Fi on cruises
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Available on select cruises sailing for 5 nights or more. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand and more. T&Cs apply.
Motorhome Republic
Up to 10% off New Zealand campervan rentals
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Available on rentals until 18 October 2021. T&Cs apply.
Econo Lodge
Up to 10% off stays for seniors
Available on bookings across Australia, New Zealand, Italy, France, Canada, USA, Brazil and more. T&Cs apply
Motorhome Republic
Extra 5% off Hippie Camper rentals in New Zealand
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Available on campervan rentals until 31 March 2022 when you book 180 days in advance. Destinations include Auckland and Christchurch. T&Cs apply.
iVisa
New Zealand ETA + processing fee from $19
Get your embassy registration with iVisa from $19.
Flight Centre - Holidays
Up to $185 off New Zealand getaway with breakfast
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Available on stays from 31 January - 31 March 2022 at Peppers Beacon Queenstown. Includes Onsen Hot Pools experience with glass of wine and a snack, wine and food tour and more. T&Cs apply.
Flight Centre - Holidays
7-day New Zealand campervan getaway from $469
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Available on rentals from 28 February - 31 March 2022 in Queenstown. T&Cs apply.
My Travel Experience (formerly Destination International)
13-day New Zealand cruise from $1,399
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Available for travel on 20 February 2022 departing from Sydney. Includes accommodation and onboard meals.
My Travel Experience (formerly Destination International)
Queenstown getaway with car hire + flights from $1,699
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Available on select travel dates until 2022 and includes return flights departing from Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, car hire with unlimited kilometers and more.
My Travel Experience (formerly Destination International)
8-day Auckland getaway with car hire and flights from $1,699
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Available on all travel dates. Includes return airfare departing from Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane and more.
My Travel Experience (formerly Destination International)
6-day New Zealand adventure + flights from $3,799
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Available for travel on 4 October 2021. Includes return flights, accommodation, guide and more.
Compare and Choose
Up to 14% off New Zealand campervan hires
Available on select rental dates in 2021 with Britz, Apollo, Cheapa and more. Destinations include Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
Europcar
Up to 10% off 3+ day rentals
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Available on rentals until 11 December 2021 across Australia and New Zealand. T&Cs apply.
Klook
Up to 10% off Auckland activities
Available on select dates from May - November 2020. Activities include skydiving, cruises, tours and more. T&Cs apply.
TourRadar
Up to 30% off advance purchase
Available on select dates in 2021 and 2022 when you book 90 days in advance. Destinations include Maldives, Lisbon, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and more.
Trafalgar Tours
Up to 10% off advance purchase
Available on select tours in 2021 and 2022. Destinations include Italy, Paris, USA, Croatia, Australia, New Zealand, Spain and more. T&Cs apply.
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.
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