New Zealand holidays are the gateway to awe-inspiring scenery, charming cities and a lifetime of magical memories.
Visit cosmopolitan Auckland, with its high-rise Sky Tower and museums showcasing native Maori culture. Blissful Waiheke Island is only a ferry ride away.
Wellington will win you over with its gorgeous harbour and scenic cable car rides, while Christchurch is the place to relax with a punt on the Avon River.
The South Island is famed for its natural beauty. Enjoy an adventure in Queenstown with the stunning Southern Alps as your backdrop, while the majesty of Fiordland is enough to take the breath away.
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New Zealand’s unsurpassed beauty beckons with its sprawling national parks and serene coastline.
Find out more about the culture of the country’s indigenous people as you explore this fascinating nation.
At Ko Tāne in Christchurch, you can attend a hangi – a traditional dinner where the food is cooked after heated rocks – and experience life in a typical Maori village.
The New Zealand Maritime Museum in Auckland traces Maori seafaring traditions and has a handcrafted waka – a traditional canoe.
There are also Maori guided tours of the city, explaining the deep connection with the land and the legends that surround Auckland’s dormant volcanoes.
There’s plenty to discover and do with days trips from Auckland. For Lord of the Rings or Hobbit fans, Matamata is the place to be.
A couple of hours by road, head to the Shire for a Hobbiton Movie Set tour and discover the quirky hobbit holes as you wander through beautiful farmland.
On New Zealand family holidays, you’ll also be able to enchant little ones with a visit to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, try out the zipline on picturesque Waiheke Island, just off the coast of Auckland.
It’s hard not to fall in love with Auckland – it’s a city with everything going for it. It’s thoroughly modern, boasting amazing restaurants, culture and art aplenty – but surrounded on all sides by gorgeous nature.
It makes a great base for your holiday – you can spend days wandering around Auckland Art Gallery or relaxing at harbourside cafes, before venturing to a wildlife reserve or thermal spring.
Mount Eden overlooks it all - a volcanic cone that is sacred in Maori culture.
The nation’s capital is a charming, compact city filled with things to see and do.
Its beautiful, sweeping bay is home to cafes, sculptures and serene parks. In the vibrant heart of Wellington, you’ll find galleries, theatres and an array of museums.
Te Papa is the national museum of New Zealand, showcasing the country’s past and present through a range of innovative and interactive exhibits. Wellington Museum is housed in a historic waterfront building, while the Petone Settlers Museum traces the history of Maori settlement in the area.
If you’re searching for adventure, then Queenstown is the resort town for you – whether you want to ski or enjoy a range of adrenaline-pumping activities.
Hop on a gondola up Bob’s Peak, enjoying stunning views and luge rides at the top.
Head to the famous Kawarau Bridge Bungy to leap 140 feet from this historic bridge. If water sports are more your thing, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Whether it’s a thrilling jet boat experience, kayaking, rafting or canyoning, you’ll have plenty to pick from. You can also opt to take a day trip to the breathtaking Milford Sound.
Shopping, sights and serious seafood – the spectacular city of Auckland has it all. A hugely popular destination, there are fashionable boutiques and Michelin-starred restaurants to savour.
The Grand Millennium Auckland enjoys a central location close to Queen Street Shopping District and Auckland Town Hall. Enjoy the excellent facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, and fitness centre. The hotel’s two restaurants serve local and international cuisine.
Treat yourself with a stay at the five-star Grand Mercure Wellington. The hotel is centrally located and has inviting amenities such as an indoor pool and sauna.
Other options in the city include the Sofitel Wellington, close to St Paul’s Cathedral, and the InterContinental Wellington, which has an indoor pool, fitness suite and on-site spa services.
All options make for a great luxury New Zealand holiday.
Enjoy outdoor adventures in the natural playground of Queenstown.
The ideal base for family holidays in New Zealand, you’ll be able to enjoy a wide range of activities as well as take in peaceful lakes, wildlife parks and hiking trails. It’s also the gateway to the epic Milford Sound.
Stay at Heritage Queenstown and you'll be in the heart of the action close to Lake Wakatipu and Skyline Gondola.
Coronet Peak Ski Area is also within easy reach. Facilities include a health club, outdoor pool and spa tub. The hotel’s Mackenzies Restaurant offers you the chance to dine inside or alfresco, with spectacular mountain views.
The country’s currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZD). You’ll find that debit and credit cards are accepted at most places across the country.
Renting a car in New Zealand is straightforward and will give you the most flexibility for getting to the country’s natural sights. KiwiRail train services run between the major cities.
The official languages of New Zealand are English and Maori. English is the most widely used.
New Zealand celebrates Waitangi Day, the country’s national day, on 6 February. It commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between the Maori and Britain in 1840.
With its lush countryside and long coastline, it’s little surprise that New Zealand cuisine is a celebration of produce from both land and sea.
Succulent lamb is among the country’s most famous exports, while mussels and whitebait fritters are regional favourites too. Don’t miss sampling fish and chips by the shore.
For dessert, make sure you try hokey pokey – soft vanilla ice cream full of crunchy honeycomb. Complete your meal with some cheese from the Puhoi Valley.
You will find most international cuisines represented and plenty of options for those with a range of dietary requirements.
New Zealand is a fascinating fusion of cultures. You’ll find plenty of British influences here, together with a reverence for the lasting customs of the indigenous Maori people.
You can immerse yourself in local life by watching a haka (traditional war dance) or visiting a marae (meeting ground).
At a marae, you’ll see age-old arts like carving and weaving being practised. Legends, known as purakau, also have an important place in the national identity.
These relate to many different parts of the country and tour guides will tell you more about them.
New Zealand is often referred to as the youngest country in the world, as it was the last major land mass to be discovered by foreign explorers.
This proud nation was originally inhabited by the Maori people, with the first Europeans arriving in 1642.
ANZAC Day is celebrated each year on April 25 and was established to commemorate soldiers from New Zealand and Australia who served in the Gallipoli campaign during the First World War.
Sport is also a big part of life in New Zealand – rugby is something of an obsession, with the legendary All Blacks a source of huge national pride.
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