When is the Best Time to Visit New Zealand?
I personally don’t believe there’s a single “best” time to visit New Zealand and the reason for this is because every traveller visits New Zealand for their own reason. Whether it’s skiing in winter, beach hopping in summer, or visiting the whales during migrating season, you just can't say one particular time of year us best because travelling here is not a one size fits all.
I'm the type of person who finds the beauty in every single place I'm in and I also embrace each season and find the beauty of where I am, at the time I'm there. This allows me to unerstand how there are so many different times of the year that work so well for some people. Hey, you may think summer is best because you HATE the cold but with the New Zealand weather, you aren't guaranteed a long, hot summer! We have had many cold and miserable winters over the years (the coldest we had was in Dunedin and we spent our whole visit in thermals and jackets, brrr but the year before had record highs!).
It’s so important to understand that every region in every season is completely different, and that can seriously change your trip.
I’ve lived in New Zealand my whole life, and for the past three years I’ve been travelling around full-time—across multiple regions and seasons—so I’ve experienced a lot and seen just how unique every time of year can be!
I'm the type of person who finds the beauty in every single place I'm in and I also embrace each season and find the beauty of where I am, at the time I'm there. This allows me to unerstand how there are so many different times of the year that work so well for some people. Hey, you may think summer is best because you HATE the cold but with the New Zealand weather, you aren't guaranteed a long, hot summer! We have had many cold and miserable winters over the years (the coldest we had was in Dunedin and we spent our whole visit in thermals and jackets, brrr but the year before had record highs!).
It’s so important to understand that every region in every season is completely different, and that can seriously change your trip.
I’ve lived in New Zealand my whole life, and for the past three years I’ve been travelling around full-time—across multiple regions and seasons—so I’ve experienced a lot and seen just how unique every time of year can be!
In this guide
- Seasons
- Summer
- autumn
- winter
- spring - Travel Costs, Deals & budget
- Activities & Adventure Timing
- Events & Festivals
- NZ holidays
- Photography & Scenic Timing
- Sunset & sunrise
- Wildlife & Nature Experiences
- Crowd Levels
- Local Foods & Seasonal Eats
Seasons
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autumn
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winter
spring
Travel costs, deals & budget
Activities & Adventure Timing
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Events & Festivals
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Holidays
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Photography
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Sunset & sunrise
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Wildlife & Nature Experiences
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Crowds
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Food seasons
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Final Thoughts
I hope this has given you some insight into when you should book your holiday to New Zealand
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