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    Explore snow-capped ranges and deep fjords on your New Zealand luxury tour
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    Mountain ranges

    Journey through the Southern Alps and their dramatic landscapes

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    Bird and marine life

    Spot kiwi or kea in the forests and dolphins and whales along the coast

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    Farm-to-table food and wine

    Enjoy fresh coastal seafood, seasonal produce and celebrated cool-climate wines

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    Great Walks

    Hike some of the 11 Great Walks that cross some of New Zealand’s most distinctive landscapes

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    Māori culture

    Learn about Aotearoa’s Indigenous traditions

    Wild landscapes, seasonal cuisine and Māori culture

    New Zealand is a small country with a remarkable variety of places to explore. Its two main islands are strikingly different. The less renowned but larger South Island is dotted with clear lakes, tranquil alpine ranges and abundant marine and birdlife. The North Island is rich in Māori culture, and is home to the cosmopolitan cities of Auckland and Wellington.

    Some of the world’s best hiking is in New Zealand. And many of the most celebrated trails are in the South Island with remote and tranquil hiking trails. Follow one of its nine Great Walks between forests, rivers and wild coastline, with chances to spot native birds such as kākā and kererū. Many of these routes can also be enjoyed as shorter day walks if you prefer a gentler option.

    Learning about New Zealand’s history and culture is one of the best ways to connect to the country and the people who live here. We recommend spending time within Māori communities to understand their ancient, enduring cultural beliefs and practices. For example, at Lake Taupo you can visit sacred Mount Titiraupenga, to experience a Māori welcome and an introduction to Ngāti Tūwharetoa (guardianship of ancestral lands).

    You can appreciate New Zealand’s remote, natural world during stargazing experiences in the Dark Sky Reserve at the Aoraki Mackenzie region. The observatory is built into an underground wine cellar, so you can combine telescope viewing and astrophotography with some of New Zealand’s best wines and gourmet nibbles. Let Jacada help you experience this diverse country with a personalised itinerary. Take a look at our example journeys for ideas, and then start planning your own New Zealand trip with our travel designers.

    Highlights

    Spend time with a Māori elder on a cultural tour to learn about the land’s history and the role their community has played in it

    Cruise out to the Hole in the Rock in the Bay of Islands, one of its best-known natural landmarks

    Visit geothermal valleys and hot springs around Rotorua and Taupō

    Sample Hawke’s Bay’s renowned chardonnay and red blends

    Spot whales and dolphins off the coast of Kaikōura in the calmer, clearer conditions of early morning

    Hike across the West Coast glaciers at Franz Josef and Fox, between crevasses of blue ice

    New Zealand may be small, but I could spend months here and still not see it all. What I love most is the mix of wild landscapes and excellent food and wine. I also treasure the quiet moments of stargazing under a vast night sky or standing high up on a mountaintop.

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    Rosanna Convey

    Travel Designer

    Luxury accommodation in New Zealand

    There are many incredible places to stay in New Zealand. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

    Why book with Jacada?

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    Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

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    Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

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    Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

    Ready to plan your adventure?

    Whatever you want from your New Zealand tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Where to go in New Zealand

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    Auckland

    New Zealand’s largest cosmopolitan centre is a lively mix of culture, cuisine, music and art with ample green spaces and easily accessible beaches.

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    Bay of Islands

    Equally beautiful and historically significant, the bay is peppered with 144 vastly untouched islands that are renowned for their inviting clear waters, subtropical climate and diverse marine life.

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    Christchurch

    Curious travellers will relish all the new eclectic hubs to discover in a city and region that is full of surprises, friendly locals and an inspirational community spirit.

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    Coromandel

    A classic Kiwi beach holiday destination made up of petite coastal towns, velvety white-sand beaches and native rainforests teeming with birdlife.

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    Dunedin and Coastal Otago

    Dunedin is a university town and there is a good selection of lively restaurants and bars. It is also a great base from which to explore the Otago Peninsula with its rugged landscape, beautiful beaches and wildlife.

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    Hawke's Bay

    The North Island’s wine country is one of New Zealand’s warmest, driest regions with golden colours stretching across arid plains.

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    Kaikoura

    With the swelling Pacific Ocean on one side and the snowcapped Kaikoura Range on the other – Kaikoura is a quaint peninsula village that is a base for discovering some of New Zealand’s best wildlife.

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    Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook

    New Zealand’s highest peak, Aroaki Mount Cook, is an arresting sight dominating the skyline of the national park which surrounds it.

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    Marlborough Sounds and Wine Region

    Hop from vineyard to vineyard on the wine trail in this diverse, sun-drenched plateau and sample some of the country’s finest wines, most notably the internationally renowned Sauvignon Blanc.

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    Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park

    With the snowy-peaked Southern Alps sloping down into deep blue waters and lushly forested shores bursting with wildlife, the spectacular Fiordland National Park area in the south-western corner of the South Island is known for its stunning vistas.

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    Nelson and Abel Tasman

    New Zealand’s sunniest region has a diverse geography ripe for exploring from golden sand beaches to dense forests, the clearest fresh water lake in the world and secluded, enticing rivers.

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    Queenstown and Wanaka

    Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most picturesque towns, sitting on the tip of the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu. It’s a bustling hub of international and local visitors come to seek out one of the endless thrills on offer here from skiing, white water rafting, canyon swinging, jet boating, mountain biking and bungy jumping.

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    Rotorua and Taupo

    Steaming mud pools, erupting geysers and Maori traditions all make Rotorua and Taupo a special area to visit – one that is distinctively unique to the rest of New Zealand.

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    Wellington

    Nestled on rolling green hills that spill down to a charming harbour, New Zealand’s capital is an epicentre of culture and creativity – renowned for its arts, gastronomy, heritage and bohemian character.

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    West Coast and the Glaciers

    The narrow strip of coastline squeezed between the Southern Alps and Tasman Sea plays host to some of New Zealand’s most dramatic landscape, which is quite some claim.

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    When to visit New Zealand

    New Zealand is a good choice year-round, with each season offering its own highlights. Temperatures stay generally mild, ranging from around 10–15°C (50–59°F) in winter to 20–25°C (68–77°F) in summer.

    December to February is one of the best times to visit, with warm summer weather that’s ideal for the beaches of the Bay of Islands, coastal walks in Abel Tasman National Park and cruises on Milford Sound. Spring (September–November), stands out as parks and walking trails fill with tulips and spectacular blossom. And winter – from June to August – is one of the best times to spot migrating whales such as humpbacks and southern right whales off Kaikōura.

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    Wine tasting

    March–April

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    Hiking and sightseeing

    June–September

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    Whale and dolphin spotting

    Year Round

    When is the Best Time to Visit New Zealand?

    When is the Best Time to Visit New Zealand?

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    Plan your trip to New Zealand

    Whatever you want from your adventure in New Zealand, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Plan with peace of mind

    When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.

    If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.

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