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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.
The Lodge at Kauri Cliff 5 nights from 7,590 per person  Located on 6000 acres in New Zealand's spectacular Matauri Bay, The Lodge a Kauri Cliff is Northlands premier luxury vacation destination.Relax and unwind in our luxury interior designed suites. Accommodation at Kauri Cliffs is in eleven outlying guest cottages, each with two guest suites providing twenty-two suites. The cottages are nestled on the edge of a native forest with spectacular views overlooking the ocean and golf course. The feel is more of staying in a well-designed guest room in a private home, thus is the attention to detail in all aspects of each suite's interior design. The main lodge, which overlooks our world class golf course and the Pacific Ocean, provides ample venues for relaxing, including the beautifully appointed beamed living room, a spacious and comfortable meeting/TV room, a handsomely designed card room, and a small computer room. Private a la carte dining is available in the main lodge, on its verandas, or in a number of appealing locations within the lodge. Gourmet picnics can be arranged and enjoyed around the expansive grounds. Opportunities abound for outdoor pursuits within the picturesque Kauri Cliffs property. The lodge team are eager to suggest and organise all manner of activities from hikes to the waterfall, to a game of tennis, to picnics on Pink Beach, the Kauri Cliffs property offers countless activities. Guided bird watching, fishing, surfing, farm tours, and much more await lodge guests... As well as the world class golf course, as a guest of The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs' you will enjoy a range of leisure facilities including:<ul><li>Two Astroturf tennis courts, <li>Beautiful full service spa set in a totara forest <li>Fitness centre with an indoor lap pool and jacuzzi <li>Stunning infinity swimming pool with spectacular views.</ul>Kauri Cliffs also has three secluded swimming beaches, including the famed Pink Beach where regular barbecues are held in the summer months. Mountain bikes, guided nature walks, fishing and horse riding are all popular activities on the property. Guests can enjoy Kauri Cliff's beautiful property and also experience a variety of nearby activities including world famous game fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, sea kayaking, and hunting for boar. Guided tours feature visits to the Ninety Mile Beach, Tane Mahuta, Doubtless Bay, the Puketi Kauri Forest, Rainbow Falls, historic Russell and the Waitangi Treaty House. Learn more about The Lodge at Kauri Cliff Hair Dryer Television DVD Player Telephone Safety Deposit Box (In Room) Heating In-room Internet Access Ensuite Bathroom Coffee & Tea Making Facilities Ensuite Bathroom with Separate Shower Iron and Ironing board Refrigerator Minibar Air Conditioning Patio/Balcony
To compare all resorts in New Zealand, click here. See our complete list of travel specials for New Zealand. Hermitage Mount Cook 5 nights from 1,085 per person  From an intrepid journey through glacial valleys to a mouth-watering culinary dining adventure, The Hermitage Hotel is the perfect 'base camp' to discover your Peak Experience. Choose from premium hotel rooms, motel units or cozy chalets. Add world-class activities such as Glacier Explorers, Tasman Valley 4WD and Argo Tours, scenic flights or the visual extravaganza of the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and you have a unique, year-round alpine adventure perfect for the family holiday or your next romantic getaway.Learn more about Hermitage Mount Cook Hair Dryer Television Telephone Safety Deposit Box (In Room) Heating In-room Internet Access Ensuite Bathroom Coffee & Tea Making Facilities Iron and Ironing board Refrigerator Minibar 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. Heartland World Heritage Hotel 5 nights from 370 per person  Heartland World Heritage Hotel sits on the doorstep of a unique world heritage area. Located in Haast Junction, four kilometres from Haast township in south Westland, we offer the ideal place to stopover and explore this incredible area, en route between the West Coast and the southern lakes. Haast is a place of absolute beauty, with untouched beaches and rugged glacial valleys. Take the time to treat yourself to the tranquility that this sparsely populated area offers.Within this area you will find ancient forests, mighty glaciers, rare wildlife, wild coastlines and perhaps even a new sense of awe and appreciation for the natural world around us. Our warm, comfortable accommodation and 'country pub' style café and bar, has all you need to rest, refuel and relax during your adventures. Heartland World Heritage Hotel is pleased to welcome you to the Westland World Heritage Area - one of the most untouched environments in New Zealand. Learn more about Heartland World Heritage Hotel Daily housekeeping Near the beach Restaurant and bar/lounge Breakfast available 24-hour room service Coffee shop/cafe Babysitting Arcade/game room Front-desk safe Laundry service Self-serve laundry Limited hour front desk
Peppers Carrington Resort 5 nights from 720 per person  Peppers Carrington Resort sits at the heart of a luxury 3000-acre estate on the Karikari Peninsula in New Zealand's Northland. This pristine region features stunning natural beauty and amazing beaches, including Maitai Bay, one of the most idyllic beaches in New Zealand, just four scenic kilometres away.Learn more about Peppers Carrington Resort Daily housekeeping Winery Golf course Private beach Restaurants and bar/lounge Outdoor pool Breakfast available 2 outdoor tennis courts Fitness centre Room service Coffee shop/cafe Spa services
Distinction Te Anau Hotel 5 nights from 820 per person  We invite you to enter a world where elegance and generous hospitality meet sophistication and style – creating a welcoming haven, and ensuring you leave feeling better than when you arrived.Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas has recently been renovated, now offering chic, elegant accommodation for the perfect getaway. Surrounded by extensive, colourful gardens and overlooking spectacular Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland ranges, this hotel and villa accommodation sets the tone for your stay in one of the world's most breathtaking regions. Located on the Te Anau lake front, a short stroll from the Te Anau town centre, Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas is perfectly situated for you to make the most of this beautiful area. If you need an escape from every day life, and a chance to indulge yourself with a relaxing holiday, this is the place for you. Designed for your comfort, we offer 112 luxurious rooms, including standard hotel rooms, spacious villa suites, comfortable villa rooms, and deluxe suites, offering a breathtaking lake or garden view. On-site is the renowned MacKinnon Room Restaurant offering the very best of South Island cuisine, and the Explorer Bar and Lakefront Terrace where you can relax and enjoy the uninterrupted views of Lake Te Anau with the finest ales and wines. The hotel offers the largest hotel based conference centre in the area, and its very own lakefront wedding chapel, plus extensive recreational facilities, including a spa, sauna, heated swimming pool and massage services. There are plenty of activities ensuring visitors can find things to do while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and picturesque surroundings. The international reputation as the 'walking capital of the world' is well earned, with Te Anau being the departure point for many excellent walking tracks. Coach and boat transfers are available to all major tracks, including the Great Walks: the Milford, Routeburn and Kepler Track. The Te Anau glow-worm caves are another attraction accessible from Te Anau with regular scheduled launch departures transporting passengers across the lake to explore these unique caves. Guided tours also depart from Te Anau daily to visit the fiords or to explore other features within the National Park. With so much to do, see and explore all year round, a minimum 2 night stay is required to truly experience the range of activities in this truly magnificent part of New Zealand. Consider one of our tailor-made packages, or design your own package to make the most of your holiday in Te Anau. Learn more about Distinction Te Anau Hotel Hair Dryer Television Telephone Heating Ensuite Bathroom Coffee & Tea Making Facilities Iron and Ironing board Refrigerator
Bella Vista Napier Motel 5 nights from 525 per person  Welcome!About Bella Vista Napier: -Central City Location, 4 minutes walk to Town -1000MB (1GB) Free WiFi per day -Modern Motel units at competitive rates -Close to…Art Deco buildings, Shops, Supermarkets, Eateries, Marine Parade, War Memorial Conference Centre, Hawke’s Bay MTG Museum, Municipal Theatre. The Napier RSA is just over the road! -A great central location with 18 superior units, close to shops, restaurants and the renowned Marine Parade with its majestic Norfolk pines. Tour the unique architecture of our city, or take a leisurely walk down the oceanside walkway where you will encounter the National Aquarium of New Zealand, Sunken Gardens, Ocean Spa Swimming Complex and Mini Golf to name just a few. Ideal corporate location, we are the closest motel to the town centre, public building sector, and business & conference facilities. The wider Hawke’s Bay area also offers other popular activities such as wine tours, hunting, horse trekking, bike hire, gannet safaris, jet boating and rafting on the Mohaka River. With its beautiful sunny climate and outdoor appeal, Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand’s most warmly regarded holiday destinations. Learn more about Bella Vista Napier Motel Free parking Free WiFi Non-smoking Air conditioning Refrigerator Connecting rooms available How we work with you to plan the perfect trip:
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