New Zealand has it all. Whether it’s taking to the open road in a campervan, hiking past soaring mountains or channeling your inner adventurer in epic watersports, you’re guaranteed a good time. If you’re looking to make new friends on an adventure-filled tour or are looking to apply for a great value working holiday visa, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll have you living the Kiwi dream in no time!
How to Get Around
Hop-on-hop-off Bus Passes
Explore New Zealand with awesome hop-on hop-off bus adventures for travellers by travellers. If you would prefer a bit of structure but still a lot of freedom – a hop-on hop-off bus pass is for you! Plus it is a great way to meet fellow travellers.
Campervan Hire
Without a doubt, one of the most popular ways to get around New Zealand for independent travellers is on the road. As scenic as it gets, one could think that the two islands were purposely built for those legendary road trips. Grab yourself some friends, dust off the usb’s for your soundtrack, put them together with a campervan and you’ll come out with feelings of nostalgia, years later.
New Zealand Adventure Tours
Have an epic adventure in this country filled with jaw-dropping scenery and the world’s best adrenaline activites. Cruise through the fiords of Milford Sound, heli-hike the glaciers of Franz Josefand the sparkling lakes of Rotorua.
Top Places To Visit
Auckland and the Northland
Auckland and the Northland have lots to offer. Take to the water in the ‘City of Sails’ and enjoy 360˚ views with a drink at Auckland’s Sky Tower or do the Sky Jump and get your adrenaline pumping. Zip Line through Waiheke Island or get your hiking boots on and explore Waitakere Ranges. Swim with dolphins at the Bay of Islands and venture to Cape Reinga to see two oceans collide.
Wellington and Marlborough
Wellington is New Zealand’s culinary and cultural capital and boasts the most visited museum in the southern hemisphere, Te Papa. Ride the old-school Wellington Cable Car, then sit back, relax and pour yourself a nice glass of New Zealand’s finest wine. Explore the Marlborough region and take the ferry through Marlborough Sounds to the South Island for spectacular views.
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Hobbiton and Rotorua
At Hobbiton you can step into the Shire and get in touch with your inner Frodo at the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie set. Or give your skin a break from all that sunbathing and soak in the hot springs and mud pools of Rotorua. Visit Te Puia to learn more about Maori culture or put your swim vest on for the highest raft-able waterfall at the Kaituna River.
Queenstown and Milford Sound
There are many different ways to get your adrenaline fix in Queenstown: hang-gliding, skydiving, rafting or mountain biking are just a few of them. Hike up Bob’s Peak and ride the Skyline Gondola for picturesque vistas. The town is also popular amongst skiers and snowboarders during winter. At Milford Sound you can spot playful seals and dolphins from a catamaran and trek through Fjordland.
New Zealand Travel Guide
Do I need a visa for New Zealand?
If you’re a British passport holder, you can travel New Zealand as a tourist for up to 6 months without a visa. If you’re planning on exploring this awesome country longer than 6 months of have plans to work whilst travelling, you will need to apply for a working holiday visa or tourist visa.
When is the best time to go to New Zealand?
As temperatures only vary by about 10ºC between winter and summer, New Zealand is well worth visiting any time of year. However, if you’re a lover of skiing or snowboarding you’ll want to head over to New Zealand between June and September to benefit from the country’s fantastic slopes.
What is the currency of New Zealand?
The currency of New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar.