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New Zealand

Exploring New Zealand on a touring holiday is a breathtaking experience filled with natural wonders and unique cultural experiences. The country is renowned for its stunning landscapes, from the towering peaks of the Southern Alps to the rugged coastlines and fjords of the South Island. Touring holidays offer the opportunity to visit iconic attractions such as Milford Sound and the glaciers of Fox and Franz Josef, as well as the chance to take part in outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and bungy jumping. Visitors can also learn about Maori culture and tradition through visits to marae (meeting grounds) and attending a traditional hangi feast. With a diverse range of landscapes and activities, a touring holiday in New Zealand is an unforgettable adventure.

 

What’s most loved about New Zealand

  • New Zealand’s stunning landscapes, including majestic mountains, pristine beaches, verdant forests, and dramatic fjords, offer endless opportunities for outdoor adventures, photography, and exploration in some of the most picturesque settings on Earth
  • The country is renowned for its outdoor activities, with world-class hiking trails such as the Milford Track and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, thrilling adventures like bungee jumping in Queenstown, and water sports such as kayaking, surfing, and sailing in the Bay of Islands and Abel Tasman National Park
  • New Zealand’s rich Maori culture is deeply ingrained in the country’s identity, with opportunities to learn about Maori traditions, art, and language through cultural experiences, performances, and visits to historic sites such as Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Te Papa Museum
  • Kiwis are known for their warm hospitality and friendliness, creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors to experience the country’s laid-back lifestyle, delicious cuisine, and vibrant local communities, whether exploring bustling cities or charming rural towns
  • New Zealand is committed to sustainable tourism practices, with initiatives to protect its natural environment, promote conservation efforts, and support eco-friendly accommodations, tours, and activities that minimize the impact on the environment while allowing visitors to appreciate its beauty and biodiversity
  • The country’s stunning landscapes have been featured in blockbuster films such as “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit,” attracting film enthusiasts and fans of the fantasy genre to visit iconic filming locations and immerse themselves in the magic of Middle-earth

Please note that the estimated temperature, rainfall and recommended months of when to go are based on Auckland’s weather patterns

Where to Book

  • Aoraki Lake Pukaki, Canterbury - South Island Tourism/Rob Suisted

  • Cathedral Cove, Coromandel boat trip

  • Aerial view of Bay of Many Coves in the Marlborough region of New Zealand

  • Hiking Sealy Tarns Trail, Mount Cook

  • Mud scrub in Rotorua

  • Motu Trails, Eastland - New Zealand Tourism/Strike Photography for Motu Trails Charitable Trust

  • Cable Bay, Nelson

  • Two people walking up the steps in front of the Castlepoint Lighthouse, Wellington - NZ Tourism

  • Tasman Glacier, Canterbury - Tourism New Zealand/Mile Holden

  • Cyclists at Mt Victoria Lookout, Wellington - NZ Tourism

  • Sunrise over Te Mata Peak - Hawkes Bay Tourism/Kirsten Simcox

  • Leisure boat on Milford Sound, Fiordland - Tourism New Zealand/Matt Crawford

  • Person sitting on a bench, enjoying the sunrise view from the top of Mt Kaukau, Wellington - NZ Tourism/Johnny Hendrikus

  • Dining with a view over Queenstown

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

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  • 24℃
  • 23℃
  • 20℃
  • 18℃
  • 15℃
  • 14℃
  • 15℃
  • 16℃
  • 18℃
  • 20℃
  • 22℃
  • 6
  • 6
  • 6
  • 8
  • 12
  • 12
  • 15
  • 12
  • 10
  • 10
  • 7
  • 8

Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

Rainfall

When to Visit

Below gives you information and a rating of the best time of year to visit.

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Our Ratings

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Discover the world with Cosmos. Since 1928, they’ve been bringing the world within reach, offering unforgettable experiences guided by expert Tour Directors. The widest selection of tours worldwide. Perfectly crafted itineraries. Gratuities included. Low deposits from just £150pp. Fly from your local airport with no supplement (terms & conditions apply). Wave goodbye to single suppleme...

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Exoticca is your ideal partner for business success and delivering extraordinary experiences. Agents benefit from seamless, on-the-spot bookings and earn maximum commission on all trip components, even taxes and fees. With 300+ itineraries worldwide, Exoticca’s small group tours (featuring flights, hotels, and transfers) are the perfect choice for your valued travellers.

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Explore has over 40 years’ experience in creating expert-led small group tours that are all about getting under the skin of your destination: making friends, treading lightly, and being mindful of local communities. The company offers everything from classic cultural holidays and wildlife safaris to walking and cycling trips, family adventures and even polar expeditions.

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Working with the world’s leading airlines, an impressive portfolio of hotels, car hire providers and a huge array of exciting day tours and attractions, Gold Medal create bespoke long-haul holidays with expertise. Gold Medal are committed to supporting travel agents in every way possible, with low deposits, product training, FAM trip opportunities and an industry-leading reward scheme.

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Discover a touring and adventure holiday on a whole new level. Working alongside the world’s most knowledgeable touring specialists, allow Incredible Journeys to create the trip of a lifetime. Each Incredible Journey is expertly crafted to the individual to excite and inspire those who are looking for more from their holiday. No matter the destination, incredible moments await.

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Pure Luxury are experts in ultra-luxury travel, providing bespoke experiences designed to meet the exact specifications of the individual, couple, family or group whose holiday they’ve been entrusted to look after. From start to finish they provide best-in-class service including elevated benefits for customers and industry leading expertise, rewards and incentives for agent partners.

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When it comes to independent, tailor-made holidays by rail, Railbookers are the experts. Whether a luxury journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, an iconic trip through the Swiss Alps, combining a number of historic European cities or a coast-to-coast adventure across the USA or Canada, there’s a holiday for everyone.

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Riviera Travel is the UK’s leading escorted touring & river cruise company with over 40 years of experience. Offering European & Worldwide escorted tours, luxury 5-star river cruises and small ship cruising there is something for everyone. Their dedicated agent contact centre team are available 7 days a week to support you and your valued customers.

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From origins over 38 years ago providing coach tours along Australia’s Great Ocean Road, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has led the way in truly all-inclusive river cruising, ultra-luxury expedition ocean cruising, and worldwide handcrafted land journeys. This is more than luxury travel, it’s unrestricted global navigation inspired by decades of expertise.

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