What time of year is better to go to New Zealand?

Sometimes the desire for a change of scenery is so strong that you want to go to the ends of the world. This definition in many ways corresponds to New Zealand, a fairy-tale land of hobbits, fjords, mountains and seas. Interesting facts about the country:

• there are 6 sheep for every inhabitant;
• the road to the sea coast from anywhere in the islands does not take more than a day;
• there is a magician officially appointed by the government, giving magical performances in one of the squares of Christchurch;
• in the warm season, it is customary to walk barefoot, including along city streets;
• in addition to English and Majori, sign language is classified as a state language, with the help of which 24,000 deaf and dumb people communicate;
• overweight can become an obstacle in obtaining a visa and residence permit.

Locals do not tolerate fuss and haste. Experts see this feature as the secret of a stable economy.

Everyone who comes to New Zealand gets a lot of impressions at any time of the year, finds what to see, what cities, excursions to visit.

High and low season in New Zealand

The best time to visit the country is determined by the weather, ticket prices, personal preferences. Here you need to find a reasonable middle ground. Ski lovers prefer the coldest months, June and July. If you like water sports, sea extreme - you need to choose December and January. Summer and winter are the high season period with the most expensive flights.

Spring and autumn are the period of discounts on hotels, air tickets, the right time for excursions. Spring lasts from September to November. Temperature range (depending on the region) - 5-19 ºC. At this time, the waterfalls are most full-flowing, there are a lot of flowers.

There are many sunny days in autumn, during this period it is especially pleasant to take long walks.

Before the trip, you should think about the place of residence in New Zealand.

Housing Options

The format of housing is determined by the style and program of travel. The greatest impressions are received by tourists traveling with a backpack - backpackers. For them, buses run between cities. Accommodation focused on this tourist category is called Backpacker. These are hostels with beds and equipped kitchens. The cost of a bed in the high season is from 40 New Zealand dollars.

Fans of autotourism stop at campsites. They are free, with a minimum set of amenities, paid, with playgrounds, barbecue areas.

Travelers who prefer the urban format of life have the opportunity to stay in private apartments, hotels, guest houses.

What to visit in New Zealand?

The main specificity of independent travel around the country is that the most beautiful places are located outside the city limits. To waterfalls, lakes, and viewpoints, pedestrian and cycle tracks are equipped. The travel program should include car rental or active tours to see what people come to New Zealand for.

Information about what to do can be obtained at information centers along with maps, booklets. You can also book accommodation through the information centers.

For a detailed acquaintance with the country, you need at least three weeks. The most popular among tourists are:

• a village specially built for the filming of the film "The Lord of the Rings", located near the city of Matamata;
• Egmont National Park with an extinct volcano. You can see the place as part of a jeep tour;
• the Sky Tower in Auckland with three viewpoints;
• Milford Sauna;
• Fox Glacier;
• Lake Taupo;
• Huka waterfalls.

This list does not include a third of the places worth seeing. Tourists who have time can significantly expand it.