New Zealand is a dream destination for holiday makers and tourists. From pristine beaches, stunning snow capped mountains, lush and green forests to steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests, New Zealand offers unique blend of almost everything you can ask for in your holidays. So pamper yourself and book your flight to this beautiful country with rich culture and cosmopolitan way of life.

When to visit
Tourists can visit New Zealand at any time of the year. Summer and winter temperatures vary by only about 10ºC over most of the country, making New Zealand an ideal holiday destination all year round. New Zealand has four quite distinct seasons - Spring (Sept-Nov), Summer (Dec-Feb), Autumn/Fall (Mar-May) and Winter (June-Aug). In summer there's plenty of sunshine, and activities in and around the water include rafting, snorkeling, diving and kayaking.





Places to visit
New Zealand has every thing you look for in your holiday. Tourists will be enchanted by snow on the mountains in winter and excellent skiing facilities. There are also excellent opportunities for walking the tracks. Tracks such as the Abel Tasman, Heaphy and Queen Charlotte Sounds Walkway located at the top of the South Island can be walked all year round. However, tracks at higher altitudes such as the world famous Milford Track, Kepler and Routeburn are closed in the winter due to snow. Besides themed attractions including Rainbow's End (Auckland), Splash Planet (Hastings), Marine Land (Napier) and the International Antarctic Centre (Christchurch). The best way to experience the country is to self drive the country. In a couple of days drive it is possible to see everything from mountain ranges to sandy beaches, lush rainforests, glaciers and floras and fauna and active volcanoes.

Where to Stay
New Zealand offers a wide range of accommodation options from top-class hotels, exclusive lodges, motels, guest houses, farmhouses or to holiday parks and backpacker hostels. For enterprising and adventurous. There is a freedom to discover New Zealand at its own pace in a campervan. Two, four or six berth vans are available to rent, offering all the comforts of home including a shower, refrigerator and microwave.





How to Reach
New Zealand's international airports are at Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. New Zealand is a three and a half hour flight from Eastern Australia and around a 10 hour flight from most places on the Pacific Rim, such as Singapore, Hong Kong or Tokyo. All international visitors require valid passports and visas. Local transport is mostly private taxis and buses.

Night Life
Lively DJ and band scenes, particularly in the larger cities, have given New Zealand's night life a renewed vibrancy. Tourists will find a variety of night-clubs, pubs, discotheques, concerts and live performances to choose from to make their stay as memorable as possible.

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