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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.
Trip.com
Up to 34% off + an extra $50 off stays with code
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Available from 24 June 2022 – 30 March 2023 on prepaid bookings. Destinations include Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Auckland and more. Minimum spend of $99 required. T&Cs apply.
DriveNow
Campervan hire from $5 per day
Available on select routes, dates and locations in Australia, including Darwin, Alice Springs, Cairns and Brisbane and New Zealand.
Adina
1 night free on 3-night stays
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Get the 3rd night free stays until 31 December 2022 across Australia and New Zealand. T&Cs apply.
Travelodge
Up to 20% off advance bookings
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Available on stays until 31 December 2022 on destinations including Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
Trafalgar Tours
Up to 15% off Australia and New Zealand trips
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Available on tours until 2022 to destinations including Adelaide, Hobart, Uluru, Auckland, Christchurch and more.
Trip.com
Get $50 off flights with code
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Available from 24 June 2022 – 30 March 2023 on Australia and New Zealand flights. Minimum spend of $99 required. T&Cs apply.
I Want That Flight
Flights to New Zealand from $283 return
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Available on flights until April 2023 to Queenstown, Christchurch and more. Sample fare is Melbourne-Auckland with Jetstar. Other airlines include Air New Zealand from $575 and more.
Air New Zealand
New Zealand flights from $316 each way
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Available on select flights dates in 2022 to Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Queenstown. T&Cs apply.
IHG AMEA
Earn up to 4x points on stays
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Available on stays until 15 December 2022 for IHG One Rewards members. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Membership is free. T&Cs apply.
IHG AMEA
Up to 20% off advance bookings
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Available on stays until 15 December 2022 when you book 3+ days in advance. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. T&Cs apply.
Princess Cruise Lines
Up to $400 OBC worldwide cruises
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Available on select cruises from 2022–2023 on destinations including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Alaska, Europe and more. T&Cs apply.
Europcar
Up to 20% off Australia and New Zealand car hire
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Available until 30 September 2022 on 2+ days rentals when you book 21 days in advance. Destinations include Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Auckland and more. T&Cs apply.
Agoda
Get 10% off Oceania hotels stays
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Available on stays until 30 June 2022. Destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Auckland, Christchurch, Fiji and more. T&Cs apply.
CruiseDirect
Up to 45% off Australia and New Zealand cruises
Available on select dates in 2022–2023 with Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line and more. Sample rate is for a 3-night cruise with Carnival Cruises.
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.
Priceline.com
Up to 60% off express deals
Available on select dates in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and more. T&Cs apply
Viator
Bus tours in Mt Wellington bus tour from $35
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Available everyday except Christmas Day until 30 April 2023. 2-hour trip includes transfers between Hobart and the mountain summit.
Sixt Car Rental
Up to 15% off New Zealand car-hire rentals
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Available on rentals made by Auto Club Members in New Zealand. Visit site for more details. T&Cs apply.
Viator
Mt Field, Mt Wellington, Bonorong and Richmond day tour from $115
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Available on select dates until 30 April 2023 for a 6-hour tour. Round trip transfers are offered. T&Cs apply.
TripAdvisor
Mt Wellington, Bonorong and Richmond day tour from $150
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Available on select dates 25 June 2023 for a 6-hour tour. Departs from Hobart. T&Cs apply.
RedBalloon
Day tour of Mt Wellington, Bonorong and Richmond from $128
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Available on select dates on 2022. 6-hour tour departs from Hobart and includes bottle of water. T&Cs apply.
TripAdvisor
Mt Wellington bus tour from $35
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Available everyday except Christmas Day until 30 April 2023. 2-hour trip includes transfers between Hobart and the mountain summit.
TripAdvisor
Mt Wellington and Hobart City from $65
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Available for travel until 30 September 2022. 4-hour sightsee tour includes stops like Pinnacle Road and Greater Hobart area.
Viator
Mount Wellington tour in Hobart from $55
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Available on select dates until 31 March 2023. 155-minute tour includes an English speaking guide and hotel pick up.
Oaks Hotels & Resorts
Up to 30% off Australia and New Zealand getaways
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Available on stays until 30 September 2022 on destinations including The Entrance, Broome, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Auckland, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
Up to 10% off New Zealand getaways
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Available on stays until 30 September 2022 for My Millennium members. Destinations include Queenstown, Auckland, New Plymouth and more. Membership is free. T&Cs apply.
Klook Australia
Up to 15% off New Zealand car hires
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Available on select dates in 2022 when you spend a minimum of $250 required. T&Cs apply.
Klook Australia
Up to 15% off New Zealand getaways
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Available on select dates in 2022. Destinations include Queenstown, Auckland, Rotorua and Christchurch. Minimum spend of $200 required. T&Cs apply.
Klook Australia
Up to 15% off New Zealand activities
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Available on select dates on activities including sightseeing cruises, canyoning, rafting, bungy jumping, wine tours, ski adventures and more. Minimum spend of $100 required. T&Cs apply.
TicketCity
Harry Styles concert tickers from $189
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Available on select dates from June 2022 – March 2023. Destinations include Dublin, Toronto, New York, Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney and more.
Travelodge
Up to 15% off Australia and New Zealand escapes
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Available until 31 December 2022 and includes a complimentary bottle of wine on select properties. Destinations include Sydney, Darwin, Hobart, Brisbane, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
Accor Hotels
Earn up to 4x rewards points on stays
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Available on stays until 4 September 2022 on destinations include Melbourne, Adelaide, Auckland and more. Membership is free. T&Cs apply.
Accor Hotels
Earn 2x reward points on Australia and New Zealand stays
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Plus get 10% off stays until 30 September 2022 for members. Membership is free. T&Cs apply.
TourRadar
Up to 10% off New Zealand ski experiences
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Available on select travel dates from June – September 2022 and June – September 2023. Destinations include Queenstown, Wanaka, The Remarkables, Christchurch and more.
Contiki
16-day New Zealand adventure trip from $3,407
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Available on select dates from 6 August – 23 September 2022. Destinations include Rotorua, Mount Ruapehu, Wellington, Christchurch, Wanaka and more.
Everything New Zealand
Canterbury snow experience from $450
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Available from June – October 2022 for a full day experience and includes return transfers.
Everything New Zealand
Christchurch: 5-day ski and snowboard trip from $1,699
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Available on select dates from 31 July – 28 August 2022. Package includes accommodation, breakfast, transfers, lift pass and more.
Contiki
Up to 10% off New Zealand trips
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Available on select travel dates in 2022. Destinations include Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington and more.
Ticketmaster
Harry Styles: Love On Tour concert tickets from $106
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Available from 20 February – 4 March 2022. Destinations include Perth, Docklands, Carrara, Sydney and Auckland.
CruiseDirect
Up to $500 Visa card credit + free drinks with Celebrity Cruises
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Available on select voyages from 2022–2023. Destinations include Vanuatu, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Australia and more.
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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