What you need to know when traveling to New Zealand

Traveling to New Zealand is discovering an isolated country endowed with exceptional nature, with untouched landscapes and a culture with a lot of personality. Its privileged position in the antipodes gives it being one of the greatest paradises existing on the globe with an imposing nature that will embrace you in each of your steps during your trip. Everything within the reach of travelers: one of the advantages of this destination is the small size of the country, which makes all its beauty accessible from the first stay in New Zealand. 

What to see and do in New Zealand?

Places to visit

Did you know that almost a third of the country is a protected area? New Zealand holiday tour has an extensive flora and fauna preserved in the country's numerous national parks. But Nueza Zeeland also has cities with a lot of atmosphere, due to the friendly and welcoming character of the locals. You cannot miss the islands and the coast throughout the country either. Here are some places to see in New Zealand:

• Abel Tasman National Park: a small coastal paradise that you can discover by land or by water. It is the perfect place to relax and have adventures. Dive into the turquoise blue waters, explore the forests or get on a kayak and explore the park at your own pace, always accompanied by wonderful landscapes such as Split Rock or the solitary tree of Tinline Bay.
• Milford Sound: the famous New Zealand fjords, located on the South Island. From the Tasman Sea to the coast, it covers all corners, surrounded by high mountains, waterfalls, humid forests and other wonders of nature. You will be able to come across particular prints, such as sea lions basking in the sun or long waterfalls that emerge from the vegetation.
• Wellington: The capital offers plans for all tastes. You can get to know the cultural scene in the different art galleries and museums of the city, stroll along the golden sandy beach of Oriental Bay, visit the port of Clyde Quay at sunset or ascend to Mount Victoria to have the best views of the city.
• Rotorua: spa town on the shores of Lake Rotorua. It is the perfect place to delve into Maori culture and to witness real spectacles of nature. Stroll along the Redwoods Treewalk suspension bridges among centuries-old redwoods and explore the Waimangu Thermal Reserve with colorful geysers and streams.

What to do?

• Enjoy the cosmopolitan and coastal atmosphere of the different cities of New Zealand, especially Queenstown and Auckland.
• New Zealand has unique nature landscapes. You can find them in front of Lake Tekapo, on the rocks of Punakaiki while the sea water jumps through the air, or watching the eruption of the Lady Knox geyser.
• Discover and observe the wild fauna of New Zealand. The country is home to a large number of birds such as the Kiwi, the Kea mountain parrot or the Weka, and marine fauna such as dolphins, sea lions and penguins.
• Visit islands such as the paradisiacal Great Barrier Island, Urupukapuka or Kapiti, and relax on its extensive beaches.
• Dive in one of the Coromandel marine reserves.
• Take a hiking route through the Tongariro National Park.

Best time to visit New Zealand

New Zealand has a temperate climate throughout the year in most of the country, however, the best time to book New Zealand holiday tour packages is between February and April , due to less rainfall and having a pleasant climate on the coast. Depending on the area there may be great climatic differences, for example the north island is usually warm and the south island much colder all year round. In any case, it will depend on the areas you want to visit and the activities you are going to do. Therefore we recommend that you consult our website to know when to travel to New Zealand in more detail.

Useful information for the traveler in New Zealand

How to organize a trip to New Zealand?

Before traveling to New Zealand it is necessary that you have everything well organized, to be able to visit all the areas that most attract your attention, visit national parks, stay in cities and carry out sports and adventure activities. We recommend that you contact one of our local agents to organize a tailor-made trip, and advise you on the best routes and activities according to your interests and travel expectations. They will help you before and during the trip on any matter of interest. See our practical guide for more detailed information.

Flights from Spain to New Zealand

There are no direct flights from Spain to New Zealand so you will have to make at least one stop. It is a very long trip and to a country with many hours of difference. You can depart from several cities in Spain and land mainly at the airports of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or Queenstown. It is best to buy the ticket in advance and try to look at dates that are not very high season.

Required documentation

Simply need a passport with a minimum validity of six months at the time of entering the country. No visa is required for stays of less than 3 months. The government may require the visitor to prove that they are in possession of at least NZD 400-1000 per month for accommodation and maintenance, and to show the ticket back to the country of origin.

New Zealand: Discover interesting places

New Zealand: country of rugby where the sheep exceed the number of inhabitants. This remote area contains exceptional fauna and flora, as well as stunning landscapes. To help you plan your itinerary in the home of the "kiwis", our experienced travelers will give you advice on places to visit. Don't hesitate to check them out.

On the North Island is Auckland, the largest city in the country, it will know how to seduce you with its volcanoes and its Maori culture. Attracted to volcanoes? The Tongariro National Park , declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, will leave you amazed, as well as the uninhabited island of White Island,  and the Rotorua geothermal park , known for being the cradle of Maori civilization. Immerse yourself in this culture at the Te Papa museum in Wellington, the country's "cool" and windy little capital. Are you a fan of the Lord of the Rings? Here you have the recording studios. In Tongariro you will find the country of Mordor, and in Matamata, the town of the Hobbits.

If you are truly amazed by the mountains and the wild nature, then you have to head to the South Island. Do not miss the impressive Mont Cook, the highest summit in the country, or the dazzling turquoise lake of Tekapo. Take a trip m e morable by glaciers Franz Josef and Fox. Contemplate penguins on a cruise amidst the stunning fjords of Milford Sound, unless you prefer to greet the dolphins and whales there along the charming town of Kaikoura .Do not forget the lush forest and the beautiful beaches of the Abel Tasman National Park.

Fans of strong sensations will have to approach Queenstown, the city of extreme sports. Skydive, speed down the ski slopes of Remarkables, or your beauty rival, Treble Cone, in the quiet Wanaka region.

The North Island? The South Island? Or both? It's up to you!