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Best Time of Year to Visit New ZealandExplore > Travel Planning Articles > Best Time of Year to Visit New ZealandDate published: 2023-05-07
When's the best time of year to visit New Zealand?
The best time of year to visit New Zealand depends on what you're going for.
If you're a skier, ski season starts in early June and runs through late October.
If you're looking to enjoy hiking, camping, swimming, etc., their summer runs from December through February.
Ibis Christchurch 5 nights from 685 per person  Superbly situated in the heart of this historic garden city, Ibis Christchurch is behind Cathedral Square, one of the most recognized and visited tourist attractions in picturesque Christchurch. Set amidst the Central Business District and surrounded by a myriad of art galleries, museums, cafes, restaurants and the most popular tourist activities in Christchurch. The Ibis features 155 contemporary rooms, a' la carte restaurant, bar and meeting room.Learn more about Ibis Christchurch Parking available Free WiFi Non-smoking Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Bar
To compare all resorts in New Zealand, click here. See our complete list of travel specials for New Zealand. Crowne Plaza Auckland 5 nights from 615 per person  When looking for Auckland hotels, Crowne Plaza offers superior comfort, service and style which is ideally located in the heart of Auckland's entertainment hub.Situated above the Atrium on Elliott boutique shopping centre and just a few minutes walk to Auckland Convention Centre at THE EDGE as well as SKYCITY Convention Centre and Entertainment Complex, Crowne Plaza Auckland Hotel is "The Place to Meet". The hotel has 352 recently refurbished guest rooms and suites, offering first class accommodation ranging from superior rooms to the style and comfort of our Executive Crowne Plaza Club accommodation. Club rooms and Executive Suites are located on the top floors of the hotel and have modern furnishings and exclusive features. Club guests enjoy 24 hour access to the Club Lounge with all associated benefits. Crowne Plaza Auckland has all the amenities of a first class hotel as well as the world's most awarded loyalty programme, Priority Club Rewards. Hotel features include complimentary access to our 24 hour gymnasium with sauna, 24 hour Business Centre, high speed broadband and wireless connectivity in all guest rooms and public areas, in room safes, undercover carparking and exceptional dining in Aria Restaurant and Bar. As "The Place To Meet", Crowne Plaza Auckland makes events easy for both meeting planners and delegates. Meeting Success is Crowne Plaza's promise that your event will be a success for all involved – the organiser, delegates and facilitators. The Crowne Meetings Team are experienced professionals who will be your one point of contact from the pre-event to the post-event phase. Crowne Plaza Auckland hotels are ideal for both business and leisure and has everything you require for your visit to the City of Sails. Learn more about Crowne Plaza Auckland Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Breakfast available 24-hour fitness center Sauna Self parking 24-hour room service Babysitting 24-hour business center Conference center 10 meeting rooms 24-hour front desk Typical airfares from LAXAirfares vary by season, but also day of week, and are definitely affected by holidays. The chart above shows the typical minimum and maximum fares for a economy class ticket from Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland, NZ (AKL), by month. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort 5 nights from 460 per person  Kia Ora and welcome to Rotorua's best hotel accommodation at New Zealand's top "Relaxation and Spa Resort Hotel", as judged by Trip Advisor for 2010 and 2011. The perfect place to relax in luxury styled accommodation on the picturesque shores of Lake Rotorua and central to Rotorua attractions, airport and city.As Rotorua's best resort hotel accommodation, guests have a choice of luxury accommodation in the form of either Deluxe Studios with courtyard patios overlooking the landscaped pool area and views to Lake Rotorua, or the Superior Suites with their private balconies and lake views. With 24 hour room service, mini bar service; valet parking, outdoor seating areas and extensive landscaping together with our superb personal service and park like surroundings, Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is the perfect Rotorua relaxation destination. With our "on demand" shuttle service, subject to availability, Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is the ideal base from which to plan and visit the many famous attractions of Rotorua As part of your experience enjoy the features and services of the internationally acclaimed "Wai Ora Day Spa" which incorporates the unique "New Zealand Cultural Spa" regime into all of its product offerings. This Rotorua Day Spa is the only Rotorua spa to be awarded, not one but two "2011 World Luxury Spa Awards". With nine beautifully appointed therapy rooms including two "couples" rooms a full beauty and spa menu offering is available daily from 9.00am to 9.00pm. Based on the wellness therapies of the Maori and unique essences of New Zealand including the silky like geothermal Rotorua muds, the "New Zealand Cultural Spa" offering will relax, reinvigorate and reconnect you to the importance of you and yours. Immerse in the Wai Ora Water Experience's hot pools, steam room and "kawa kawa" infused steam room while listening to the soothing, cascading sounds of water from our spring feed stream all set in the landscaped gardens of New Zealand native plants and trees. Savor the taste sensations of our award winning fine dining Mokoia Restaurant which specialists in Pacific Rim cuisine using fresh local produce along with the unique indigenous herbs and spices of New Zealand, beautifully accompanied with a selection of fine New Zealand wines and beers. The restaurant specializes in New Zealand Beef and Lamb, local seafood as well as a full vegetarian menu offering daily and can cater to all dietary requirements. As a favorite for locals, Mokoia Restaurant has been acclaimed as the" best restaurant in Rotorua". Learn more about Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort Daily housekeeping Full-service spa 2 outdoor pools and 4 spa tubs Free area shuttle Sauna Steam room Seasonal outdoor pool Bar/lounge Conference centre Business centre Terrace Air conditioning
Mackenzie Country Inn Twizel 5 nights from 540 per person  The MacKenzie Country Inn is the Grand Hotel in the heart of the Aoraki Mount Cook and Mackenzie Country region.Just off the main highway, the MacKenzie Country Inn at Twizel offers you a quiet and comfortable place to rest, relax and rejuvenate while experiencing the warm, friendly country style hospitality that is the pride of the MacKenzie Country Inn. Surrounded by the stunning mountains of the Southern Alps, Twizel is a peaceful and relaxing country town. It has everything you need to enjoy your stay - just make sure you leave enough time to explore all the exciting things this region has to offer. Featuring natural stonework, the architecture of the MacKenzie Country Inn beautifully reflects and compliments the mountains and riverbeds of the surrounding landscape. It has plenty of quality accommodation, with 108 comfortably furnished guest rooms, all featuring their own private balcony from which to soak in the glorious mountain views. With its own restaurant, rustic bar and modern conference facilities, MacKenzie Country Inn is the ideal location for your family holiday, ski accommodation, Honeymoon escape, getaway, wedding, or business conference. Learn more about Mackenzie Country Inn Twizel Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Breakfast available WiFi in the lobby Ski storage Business center 3 meeting rooms Terrace Garden Computer station Front-desk safe Self-serve laundry
Wanaka Springs Lodge 5 nights from 730 per person  Star Plus boutique lodge in New Zealand with relaxed Kiwi charm. Enjoy the warmest welcome, luxury bed and breakfast accommodation and separate guest facilities including a cosy lounge and outdoors spa pool. Hosted by fifth generation New Zealanders Lyn and Murray Finn, Wanaka Springs Lodge celebrates New Zealand culture and its quirks with its décor and food.Stay at Wanaka Springs Lodge for a delicious taste of New Zealand, starting with complimentary aperitifs every evening. During these social occasions, we share typical Kiwi foods accompanied by regional wines and beers. In the morning, our generous cooked and continental breakfasts feature homemade muesli, handmade award winning sausages, Manuka cured bacon, local free range eggs and fifty different types of New Zealand honey to choose from. Also enjoy freshly baked hokey pokey biscuits, pikelets or other Kiwi delights with your afternoon coffee or tea. The most centrally located luxury lodge accommodation in Wanaka In town and yet peacefully secluded in a beautiful garden setting, Wanaka Springs Lodge takes its name from the natural springs that run through the property. A stone's throw from Wanaka's lake shores, shops and restaurants and the Wanaka golf course, the lodge benefits from wonderful mountain and lake views. Spectacular Lake Wanaka is an ideal base for exploring the South Island gems of Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mt Cook and our World Heritage Mt Aspiring National Park area. We offer unbiased advice and assistance with your excursions and activity bookings, so you make the most of your South Island holiday. In winter, Wanaka Springs Lodge provides all the services of a luxury bed and breakfast ski lodge. See our ski holiday packages here. Wanaka Springs Lodge also offers accommodation deals for key events in the Wanaka calendar, including Warbirds over Wanaka, The Festival of Colour and Challenge Wanaka Triathlon. Learn more about Wanaka Springs Lodge Housekeeping (on request) Ski storage Spa tub Limo/town car service Terrace Garden Library Lobby fireplace Communal living room Microwave in a common area Refrigerator in a common area Self-serve laundry
Huka Lodge 5 nights from 12,945 per person  We invite you to enter a world where elegant and generous hospitality meets sophistication and style - creating a welcoming haven, whose reputation and awards are richly deserved.Founded in the 1920s, Huka Lodge is considered to be the iconic New Zealand retreat. Sought by the world's most discerning travellers – enjoying an unrivalled riverside location, offering superb hospitality and an attentiveness as palpable as the force of the Waikato River itself. How we work with you to plan the perfect trip:
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