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Overview

Get ready for mammoth national parks, dynamic Māori culture and world-class surfing and skiing. New Zealand can be mellow or action-packed, but it's always epic.

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

From otherworldly national parks to inspirational Māori cultural experiences to world-class pinot noir, you'll find it all in New Zealand.


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Best Places to Visit

If you seek epic outdoor experiences and unbelievable landscapes, you'll get your fill of nature with these top places to visit in New Zealand.


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Best Time to Visit

Pick the perfect time for your visit to New Zealand with this seasonal guide.


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Things to Know

To visitors, New Zealand can feel comfortingly familiar and completely strange all at once. Here are some key things to know before you go.


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Transportation

It can be a long way between towns across vast expanses of New Zealand's rolling countryside – connect point A to point B with this transportation guide.


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Visa Requirements

The first step in planning a bucket list trip to New Zealand is this guide to the country's visa requirements.


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Money and Costs

Affordable travel in New Zealand is possible – if you plan carefully.


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Traveling with Kids

With many of New Zealand's major attractions also outdoor activities, it's a great destination for kids.


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Best Road Trips

There's no better way to explore New Zealand than by car or campervan. Here are eight top road trips to put on your dream NZ itinerary.


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Get Connected

Keep your cell phone connected in New Zealand with this guide to local service providers, eSIMs and wi-fi networks.


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