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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.
Rydges Rotorua 5 nights from 535 per person  Rydges Rotorua offers guests this city's largest accommodation options.Featuring 135 rooms including 90 Luxurious Deluxe Spa Rooms each with their own private Spa Bath and balcony being the main attraction. You need not go further for dining than our award winning Atrium Restaurant which features modern and classic cuisine. Before dinner why not relax in our Mezz Bar with a drink overlooking the Atrium Restaurant. Learn more about Rydges Rotorua Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Outdoor pool Breakfast available Fitness center Spa tub 24-hour room service Coffee shop/cafe Conference center 24-hour front desk Coffee/tea in a common area Air conditioning
To compare all resorts in New Zealand, click here. See our complete list of travel specials for New Zealand. Azur Lodge 5 nights from 4,340 per person  It would be hard to imagine a more perfect view than the one from Azur Lodge, this luxury accommodation offers amazing uninterrupted views of Lake Wakatipu & the surrounding mountains. Azur offers nine identical free standing villas and a main lodge that houses the lobby, breakfast dining room & stunning guest lounge.Azur is located on a hilltop in a private & secluded part of Queenstown offering complete privacy & isolation, yet it is only 5 minutes by complementary transfer from downtown & 15 minutes from Queenstown Airport. Azur is renowned for personalized friendly and professional service, nothing is too much trouble. Learn more about Azur Lodge Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Free airport shuttle Free shopping center shuttle Health club Spa tub Room service Babysitting Terrace Air conditioning Garden Library 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. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside 5 nights from 815 per person  Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is a 4.5 star property located on the picturesque shores of Lake Rotorua and set in park surroundings.The Hotel features 199 elegantly appointed fully air-conditioned guest rooms with contemporary decor, 7 fully air-conditioned conference rooms, a business centre, an indoor heated pool, In Balance Spa, Atlas Cafe & Restaurant, Clarke's Bar, and a Maori Cultural Centre; Matariki with nightly performances. The hotel is only minutes from the city centre, cafés, restaurants, Rotorua Convention Centre, Energy Events Centre, and major tourist attractions including water activities on the lake, a golf course, museum, and thermal reserves. At the end of a busy day relax in the comfort of your accommodation room or enjoy a refreshing drink in Clarke's Bar. Learn more about Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hair Dryer Television Telephone Safety Deposit Box (In Room) In-room Internet Access Ensuite Bathroom Coffee & Tea Making Facilities Iron and Ironing board Pay-Per-View Movies Refrigerator Minibar Air Conditioning
The George 5 nights from 970 per person  The George, a luxury boutique hotel, is the essence of supreme comfort and is renowned for offering a personalised stay and attentive staff as well as two award winning restaurants. Located in the heart of Christchurch overlooking the picturesque Hagley Park and river Avon you will find peaceful Christchurch accommodation just steps from the cultural precinct and key attractions. Impeccable service in an intimate ambience is guaranteed at The George, the only Christchurch Hotel with a one-to-one staff to guest ratio.Enter the luxurious world of fine dining in Christchurch's most exclusive hotel, The George. Here, Executive Chef Andrew Brown and his team, delight with their skillfully prepared innovative cuisine at two award-winning restaurants, 50 On Park Restaurant and Bar and Pescatore. With a range of function rooms The George is an ideal conference venue and also excels as a wedding venue. With beautiful gardens, fabulous location, attentive service and stunning food, The George is one of Christchurch's top wedding venues. The George tops the list of Christchurch Hotels and is the only Christchurch Hotel that is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The George was recognised as 'New Zealand's Leading Boutique Hotel' 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 in the World Travel Awards, one of Oceania's top 20 Hotels in the 2009 Conde Nast Readers' Choice Awards and voted #1 in New Zealand by Travel + Leisure 'World's Best Hotels Survey' 2010. Situated overlooking Hagley Park and the Avon River, The George is in the heart of the arts precinct just steps away from Christchurch’s centre and 15 minutes from the Airport. Nearby attractions include Canterbury Museum, Botanic Gardens, Punting on the Avon, Hagley Park Golf Course, Restart Mall and the Christchurch Casino. It is also around 1 hour from the quaint French settlement of Akaroa and the boutique vineyards of Waipara. The George offers 2 beautiful venues to choose from; the stunning romantic private garden of The Residence, a private house adjoining the Hotel, and Parkview which offers spectacular views of the Avon River and Hagley Park, or you can opt for exclusive use of both areas. For more intimate gatherings the residence dining room and cocktail area combined with the garden and is the perfect venue to indulge yourselves and your guests. Your choices don’t end there as our team work in consultation with you to design a wedding tailored to meet your specific requirements. From menus, to wine selections, and table dressings, a wedding at The George reflects your choices and personality. Superb catering is a hallmark of our award winning restaurants, our Executive Chef, Glen Cooper, maintains these same standards to the menus designed for you and your guests. The George can seat up to 90 guests and can provide accommodation for both the wedding party and guests. Another bonus is abundant free car parking allowing easy access for your guests. Only at The George can you enjoy the flare and style of our award winning chefs. And, as you would expect, The George’s renowned service and attention to detail will complete the picture. Learn more about The George Daily housekeeping Restaurant and bar/lounge Breakfast available Health club 24-hour room service Babysitting 24-hour front desk Coffee/tea in a common area Garden Library Computer station Front-desk safe
Hotel DeBrett 5 nights from 945 per person  Hotel DeBrett's iconic building has been stylishly reinterpreted into a 25-room luxury boutique hotel. Every room is individually designed and complemented with eclectic furniture, New Zealand art and photography.The famous Housebar has been meticulously restored as Auckland's premier meeting place. A private drawing room has been created for exclusive use by hotel guests - while a glass roofed atrium and courtyard form the central focal point for guests, diners at Kitchen Restaurant and locals to mingle. our story The hotel has a long and colorful history. Built as The Commercial Hotel in 1841 as one of Auckland’s first hotels. It survived two fires, and two rebuilds, before the current building was erected in 1925.Dominion Breweries acquired the hotel in 1959, and after a major renovation it was renamed Hotel DeBrett, and soon established itself as the hotel of choice for sophisticated travellers.In 1984 new operators Don Fletcher and Maurice Crosby gave it yet another make-over, with an emphasis on the bars and restaurants. Through the mid eighties it was the hippest meeting place for Aucklander’s, with particular appeal to the fashion and media set. An icon re-imagined When John Courtney and Michelle Deery bought the building in 2007 the defunct backpackers was home to a flock of pigeons. It took almost two years to transform the near ruin into the highly awarded hotel you see today. Michelle worked with a team of architects, designers and artists to create 25 rooms and suites, and at the heart of the hotel, a soaring glass roofed atrium, which now houses debretts kitchen.Our aim was to create a warm, welcoming environment, where our guests felt at home, but with a quirky, unpredictable décor. Always with an emphasis on offering a New Zealand experience, from the contents of the minibar, the art on the walls, and the genuine, friendly but professional service. Learn more about Hotel DeBrett Daily housekeeping Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges Full-service spa Fitness center 24-hour room service In-room childcare Business center 4 meeting rooms Airport shuttle 24-hour front desk Coffee/tea in a common area Air conditioning
Wilderness Lodge Arthurs Pass 5 nights from 4,325 per person  Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass is nestled in mountain beech forest, midway between Greymouth and Christchurch. Discover wild nature in our spectacular mountain setting and experience life on our 2,400 hectare nature reserve and high country merino sheep station. Walk from your room into a natural paradise of beech forest, tussock clearings, moss-lined streams and lakes. The highlight of the Lodge is a daily programme of nature discovery activities. On arrival we give you a copy of our current activities programme, maps and information on our walk network, forest and tussock nature trails. Forget your car for a couple of days and settle in and explore. Our naturalist guides will help you learn about high country life and explore nature in this special place the first Maori visitors called "Te Ko Awa a Aniwaniwa - Valley of the Mother of the Rainbows.". You can also explore further afield in Arthur's Pass National Park, Craigieburn Forest Park and Torlesse Conservation Park. Join a canoe trip in our safe, stable canoes on lovely Lake Pearson or Lake Sarah to look for Crested Grebe, Scaup, Paradise Ducks and other wetland birds. Learn more about Wilderness Lodge Arthurs Pass Hair Dryer Telephone Heating In-room Internet Access Ensuite Bathroom Coffee & Tea Making Facilities Ensuite Bathroom with Separate Shower Refrigerator Patio/Balcony How we work with you to plan the perfect trip:
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