New Zealand Travel Resources

Accommodation Auckland New Zealand - Karin's Garden Villa B&B Hotel - Accommodation Auckland New Zealand - Karin's Garden Villa B&B Hotel - Welcome to Auckland's picturesque marine suburb DEVONPORT! Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, our spacious Victorian villa with wide return verandahs and our self-contained cottage surrounded by large lawns offers a real relaxed peaceful setting.
Adventure South New Zealand Cycling & Walking Holidays - Adventure South New Zealand Cycling & Walking Holidays - Explore New Zealand's stunning South Island wilderness with an Adventure South guided cycle or trekking/walking tour. We explore the hidden secrets of the unique South Island in small groups, by mountain bike or on foot. Taupo's premier Hotel & Conference Centre offering relaxing, comfortable accomodation for holiday and business travellers on the shores of Lake Taupo, world renowned for its trout fishing and scenery.
Airport Rentals Christchurch - Airport Rentals Christchurch - Late model rental cars, 4WD's, minibuses and vans at Christchurch airport, free transfers from hotels & motels, touring maps, friendly service and itinerary planning assistance provided.
Air Safaris Alpine Scenic Flights Mount Cook New Zealand - Air Safaris Alpine Scenic Flights Mount Cook New Zealand - Scenic flightseeing tours into the spectacular Mt Cook and Westland National Parks flying from Lake Tekapo, Glentanner Park and Franz Josef with coach tour options.
Akaroa Harbour Cruises Canterbury - Akaroa Harbour Cruises Canterbury - Experience dolphin watching and other marine wildlife on our daily scenic cruises of beautiful Akaroa Harbour near Christchurch viewing Hectors dolphins, Blue Penguins, sea birds and stunning scenery.
Alpine Trout Fishing Guide Services - Alpine Trout Fishing Guide Services - Fly and nymph fishing for brown trout in the lakes and rivers of Westland's backcountry. Personalised service for individuals and small groups. Member of New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association.
A To Z Travel Directory Southern New Zealand - A To Z Travel Directory Southern New Zealand - Travel & visitor guide for southern New Zealand including Dunedin, Invercargill, Fiordland, Queenstown, The Catlins - accommodation, visitor attractions, sightseeing, restaurants, shopping, transport, city and regional maps.
Auto Rentals New Zealand Wide - Auto Rentals New Zealand Wide - Catering for the budget minded traveller, Auto Rentals NZ Wide offer a comprehensive range of modern, affordable rental cars, minibuses, motorhomes & campervans with hire locations New Zealand wide.
Auckland Accommodation - Auckland Accommodation - A wide range of choices from the last minute to one year in advance.
Award Holidays of New Zealand - Award Holidays of New Zealand - Award Holidays is a division of White Heron Holidays one of New Zealand's leading travel companies. We also specialise in luxury vacations. For all your New Zealand holiday needs contact the people who know New Zealand because we live here.
Beach House at Waiwera - Beach House at Waiwera - Unique NZ beach front vacation holiday home with thermal spa, self-catering accommodation for 6- 12 people and spectacular sea views - New Zealand Beach House
Bed & Breakfast Accomodation Auckland New Zealand - Bed & Breakfast Accomodation Auckland New Zealand - Friendly b&b hotel in Auckland City. All rooms with ensuites.
Blackcat Wildlife Cruises & Marine Adventures Canterbury New Zealand - Blackcat Wildlife Cruises & Marine Adventures Canterbury New ZealandClick Here - Scenic cruises on Akaroa & Lyttelton Harbours near Christchurch viewing Hector's Dolphins, penguins & seals with opportunities to experience swimming with the world's rarest and smallest dolphins.
Blue Peaks Luxury Apartments & Lodge Queenstown - Blue Peaks Luxury Apartments & Lodge Queenstown - Blue Peaks Apartments & Lodge offers quality, self contained visitor accommodation in central Queenstown with a choice of luxury 2 and 3 bedroom furnished apartments and comfortable motel units.
Bremner Bay luxury lodge, Wanaka, New Zealand - Bremner Bay luxury lodge, Wanaka, New Zealand - Lake edge luxury lodge in the heart of the Queenstown lakes district. Entire lodge available for exclusive use single party bookings. Full concierge service.
Budget backpacker Hostels - Quality graded, Affordable accommodation - Budget backpacker Hostels - Quality graded, Affordable accommodation - A comprehensive and detailed list of 280 customer rated Backpacker Hostels throughout New Zealand. A free printed guide to Independent Accommodation for Independent Travellers is available on request.
Burwood Motel, Wanganui, New Zealand - Burwood Motel, Wanganui, New Zealand - Spa Suites, Studio Rooms with Kitchen, modern comfortable Motel in crisp clean central New Zealand, river paddle boat cruises and action in Wanganui, New Zealand.
Car Hire Guide - Car Hire Guide - New Zealand car hire offers car rental in all major cities of New Zealand from 322 NZD.
Car hire in Auckland New Zealand - Car hire in Auckland New Zealand - Car hire in Auckland New Zealand. Now car hire has the largest selection of rental cars at the best available rates in Auckland New Zealand.
Chateau Blanc Suites Apartment Hotel Christchurch - Chateau Blanc Suites Apartment Hotel Christchurch - Unique apartment hotel offering the spacious luxury of fully-serviced suites beautifully set in Christchurch's inner city green belt. The ideal choice for business travellers and visitors alike.
Chateau on the Park Hotel Christchurch - Chateau on the Park Hotel Christchurch - A unique 190 room resort-style hotel providing 4 star hotel accommodation set in 5 acres of beautiful gardens just minutes from the centre of Christchurch.
Christchurch and Canterbury - Christchurch and Canterbury - Travel guide and vacation planner for Christchurch and Canterbury, New Zealand - accommodation to suit all budgets, adventure activities, skiing, sightseeing, transport, photos, maps, suggested itineraries, events, festivals and conferences.
Christchurch Whats On - Christchurch Whats On - A guide to Christchurch and Canterbury accommodation, restaurants, entertainment, nightlife, shopping, travel, transportation, jobs, events, classifieds and more.
Earnscliff Mansion Devonport Auckland Bed and Breakfast New Zealand - Earnscliff Mansion Devonport Auckland Bed and Breakfast New Zealand - Superior bed & breakfast accommodation in beautifully restored Earnscliff Mansion (circa 1880) with park like grounds. Fine lodgings in Devonport, Auckland close to restaurants, beaches & golf course.
Easy Car Rental New Zealand - Easy Car Rental New Zealand - Affordable rate, excellent service and reliable car rental, at Auckland Airport NZ. Renting a car has never been easier with Easy Car Rental.

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123 Easy Drive Rental Cars - 123 Easy Drive Rental Cars - 123 Easy Drive Rental Cars is based in Auckland, New Zealand. A quick and easy online car rentals booking service.
Emerald Cottage by the Beach - Emerald Cottage by the Beach - An elegant & spacious home available for exclusive use overlooking Auckland's magnificent Hauraki Gulf - site of the America's Cup 2003. Two beachside villas also available for support staff or as separate accommodation.
Escapade Charters Auckland Luxury Motor Yacht Charters New Zealand & South Pacific - Escapade Charters Auckland Luxury Motor Yacht Charters New Zealand & South Pacific - Fully crewed boat charters on board the luxuriously appointed 75 foot trawler-style motor yacht, Escapade. Explore New Zealand's premier cruising grounds around Auckland's Hauraki Gulf, home of the America's Cup and the Bay of Islands.
everythingqueenstown - everythingqueenstown - Queenstown new zealand accommodation, activities and transport needs. at no extra cost, let our expert staff arrange and book everything queenstown for you.
Flying Kiwi Wilderness Expeditions - Flying Kiwi Wilderness Expeditions - New Zealand-wide travel company combining camping in specialized vehicles with adventure activities, daily options of track walking, cycling and canoeing. Aimed at the active traveller of any age.
Franz Josef Glacier Guides - Franz Josef Glacier Guides - Exciting guided glacier walks and heli-hikes allowing everyone to enjoy spectacular glacier and icefall terrain normally only seen by experienced mountaineers.
Freedom Air International New Zealand Australia - Freedom Air International New Zealand Australia - Online bookings for low cost flights between New Zealand, Australia and Fiji using modern Boeing 737 aircraft.
Gateway Motor Home Hire - Gateway Motor Home Hire - See New Zealand in our self drive fully equiped 2, 4 or 5 berth rental campervans, motorhomes or RVs. Free Auckland & Christchurch Airports pickups.

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Golden Chain Motels & Motor Lodges - Golden Chain Motels & Motor Lodges - Golden Chain Motels New Zealand have an extensive nationwide motel network providing quality, affordable self catering accommodation in motels and motor lodges with a distinctly New Zealand style.
Great New Zealand Travel & Tourism Directory - Great New Zealand Travel & Tourism Directory - A great New Zealand vacation & holiday planning resource. Hundreds of searchable listings for accommodation, activities, tourist attractions, tours, transport, travel agents, tourism guides, maps & more.
Guide to travel on New Zealand offshore Islands - Guide to travel on New Zealand offshore Islands - Geothermal hot springs, unspoilt while sandy beaches on Great Barrier Island to Stewart Island (southern most), home to New Zealand Kiwi bird & large forested wilderness. Information on travel, activities & accommodation plus maps & photos.
Hidden Valleys New Zealand - Hidden Valleys New Zealand - Hidden Valleys New Zealand specialise in custom adventure & nature tours catering to your individual needs including wilderness rafting, kayaking, hiking, hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities
Horizon Holidays - Horizon Holidays - Horizon Holidays offer an exciting selection of New Zealand coach touring holidays to suit all budgets plus coach / rail tours, short break vacations and self drive holidays for independent travelers.
Hotels in New Zealand - Hotels in New Zealand - Online booking service offering discounted rates on hotels in New Zealand.
Hurunui Visitor Information North Canterbury - Hurunui Visitor Information North Canterbury - The official travel guide for the Hurunui, a spectacular rural region a short drive north of Christchurch - accommodation, adventure activities, thermal pools, wineries, fishing, whale watching, bungy jumping, skiing.
InterCity Coachlines - InterCity Coachlines - Long distance national passenger coach network providing frequent bus services to almost anywhere in New Zealand plus money saving bus passes to popular tourist destinations.
Karin's Garden Villa B&B and Cottage Auckland/Devonport - Karin's Garden Villa B&B and Cottage Auckland/Devonport - Charming Victorian villa and cottage with return verandahs in beautiful, peaceful park-like setting. Light cosy rooms with private entry through french doors. Close to city-center, restaurants, beach and golf. We also speak German, Dutch and French and offer e-mail access. Also recommended in "The Rough Guides".
Kiwi Dundee Adventures Coromandel New Zealand Nature Walks Eco Tours - Kiwi Dundee Adventures Coromandel New Zealand Nature Walks Eco Tours - Personalized nature walks and ecotours of The Coromandel and beyond for individuals and groups with Doug Johansen and Jan, professional Kiwi guides specializing in natural environment and local history.
Lakeland of Taupo Hotel & Conference Venue - Lakeland of Taupo Hotel & Conference Venue - Taupo's premier Hotel & Conference Centre offering relaxing, comfortable accomodation for holiday and business travellers on the shores of Lake Taupo, world renowned for its trout fishing and scenery.
Luxury accommodation and boutique lodge in South Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand - Luxury accommodation and boutique lodge in South Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand - Luxury accommodation in Canterbury, New Zealand is absolutely amazing; especially luxury lodges in South Canterbury, New Zealand. Bed and breakfast stays in Canterbury, New Zealand do not come any better than Kavanagh House. Situated just an hour and a half south of Christchurch; truly a romantic retreat with a fully licensed, award winning, in-house restaurant and the amazing scenery of the Southern Alps and scenic South Island views incorporating scenery as seen in the Lord Of The Rings film trilogy.
Mainstay Hotels New Zealand Nationwide Hotel Accommodation Directory - Mainstay Hotels New Zealand Nationwide Hotel Accommodation Directory - Mainstay Hotels provides a New Zealand wide network of independently owned & operated hotels and apartments in all main cities and tourist centres offering quality accommodation & conference venues.
Map of New Zealand - Map of New Zealand - Map of New Zealand including Road Map of North, South Island New Zealand. Detailed printable Physical map of NZ. New Zealand maps for the independent traveller.
Meet New Zealand Vacations - Meet New Zealand Vacations - Self drive tours and custom vacations staying in small intimate Bed & Breakfast, boutique hotel or luxury lodge accommodation.
Native Parks - Native Parks - Travelling through New Zealand in a rental motorhome/camper? Meet the local people and overnight on their property free of charge with Native Parks. The Native Parks guidebook covers all of New Zealand with great places for you to stay, regional information, freedom camping rules and dump station locations. Native Parks is your introduction to New Zealand and its people.
Nature Quest New Zealand - Nature Quest New Zealand - Specialists in custom designed, private guided birding, botanical & nature tours throughout New Zealand and educational study programmes for individuals, groups, societies, colleges & universities.
Newmans Coach Lines New Zealand Motorcoach Travel & Day Excursions - Newmans Coach Lines New Zealand Motorcoach Travel & Day Excursions - Newmans provide deluxe coach travel services linking all major cities and tourist destinations throughout New Zealand plus day excursions and stopover passes for independent travellers.
New Zealand Accomodation - New Zealand Accomodation - Last minute accommodation with FREE extras. Also peak season hotels at up to 60% off.
New Zealand's Federation of Bed & Breakfast Hotels - New Zealand's Federation of Bed & Breakfast Hotels - Our bed and breakfast hotels and guesthouses are conveniently located throughout New Zealand for your travel pleasure and provide value for money, comfortable B&B accommodation.
New Zealand Tour Maps - New Zealand Tour Maps - Accommodation in New Zealand, use our virtual map & route planner to find budget to luxury lodge NZ accommodation.
New Zealand Travel Planner travel guide for independent travelers - New Zealand Travel Planner travel guide for independent travelers - Comprehensive New Zealand travel information for planning your NZ vacation - accommodation, transport, adventure activities, tours & sightseeing directories plus maps, travel articles and photos.
New Zealand Travelpass Independent Coach, Rail, Ferry and Air Travel - New Zealand Travelpass Independent Coach, Rail, Ferry and Air Travel - Flexible coach, air, rail and inter-island ferry travel for independent travellers throughout New Zealand with different options based on number of days and type of travel.
New Zealand Vacations Travel Guide - New Zealand Vacations Travel Guide - A collection of New Zealand's premier vacation products and services including nationwide accommodation, self drive rental vehicles, scheduled coach services, travel passes, sightseeing, attractions.
New Zealand Wedding - New Zealand Wedding- "Cashmere Heights Weddings is New Zealand's most exclusive wedding co-ordination company. We cater for people from all parts of the world and offer weddings and honeymoons in our scenic wonderland, New Zealand."
Opua The House - Opua The House -LUXURY ACCOMODATION IN THE BAY OF ISLANDS SLEEPS SIX EXCLUSIVE USE HOUSE.
Pakiri Beach Horse Rides - Pakiri Beach Horse Rides - Great horse riding on a superb white sand, unpopulated surf beach just one and a half hours north of Auckland City, overnight horse treks, riding holidays & beach front accommodation.
Queenstown Adventure Group Active Adventure Activities - Queenstown Adventure Group Active Adventure Activities - Queenstown offers adventure 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! Information about bungy jumping, jet boating, white water rafting, skydiving and thrilling helicopter flights.
Queenstown in Winter - Queenstown in Winter - Winter Holiday Guide to Queenstown New Zealand, the ultimate alpine paradise for ski vacations and winter holidays with world class skiing & snowboarding, awesome apres ski and adventure activities.
Queenstown Travel & Visitor Centre Customised Vacation & Itinerary Planning - Queenstown Travel & Visitor Centre Customised Vacation & Itinerary Planning - Qualified travel consultants based in Queenstown, expert at customised itinerary planning, accommodation, transport, activities information and reservations for your ideal Queenstown vacation.
R & R Quality Campervan Rentals - R & R Quality Campervan Rentals - Fully equipped, quality campervans and motorhome rentals around New Zealand. Flexible one way campervan hires, competitive prices and friendly, personal service.
Realise New Zealand - Realise New Zealand - Hands-on tours of New Zealand. Experience the wildlife, people and spectacular scenery of real New Zealand.
Scenic Circle Hotels New Zealand - Scenic Circle Hotels New Zealand - Well-appointed, comfortable and competitively priced hotel accommodation in the main cities and New Zealand's most famous resort locations, such as Queenstown, Rotorua & West Coast Glaciers.
Skyline Gondola, Restaurant and Luge Queenstown - Skyline Gondola, Restaurant and Luge Queenstown - A must see visitor attraction in Queenstown; gondola and restaurant offering spectacular views overlooking Queenstown, function and conference facilities & the Luge, an exciting adventure ride.
South Pacific Travellers World - South Pacific Travellers World - A wide range of daily New Zealand tour packages, short breaks & day trips of key cities and regions designed for independent travellers with first class coach travel and great sightseeing inclusions.
Tamarillo adventure, culture, nature- Tamarillo adventure, culture, nature - Adventure, culture, and nature vacations in New Zealand, Fiji and Cook Islands.
Tapeka Del Mar Bay of Islands Beachfront Accomodation - Tapeka Del Mar Bay of Islands Beachfront Accomodation - Absolute beach front holiday home near historic Russell in the famous Bay of Islands. 3 bedrooms and sleepout with large outdoor living area leading to sandy all tide swimming beach
Terrace Downs High Country Resort & Golf Club - Terrace Downs High Country Resort & Golf Club - Holiday and health resort with golf course in pristine alpine environment close to Christchurch with summer and winter recreational activities, conference facilities & lifestyle property investments.
The Charlotte Jane-The Charlotte Jane - Christ church's premier boutique hotel offering discerning travelers 12 luxurious suites and a fine dining restaurant.
The Dairy Guesthouse - The Dairy Guesthouse - Luxury Bed and Breakfast located in Queenstown.
The George - The George - The George is a very individual boutique hotel situated picturesquely in the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand. If offers luxury lodging and is also a popular conference venue.
Top 10 Holiday Parks New Zealand - Top 10 Holiday Parks New Zealand - New Zealand's premier holiday parks with over 45 properties in scenic locations nationwide offering affordable self catering accommodation - motels, cabins, motorhome and tent sites.
Tourmasters South Pacific New Zealand - Tourmasters South Pacific New Zealand - Value for money independent New Zealand touring holidays. Options include bus and train tours & self drive rental cars. Also customised itineraries.
Treetops Lodge Rotorua - Treetops Lodge Rotorua - Nestled amid native forest near Rotorua New Zealand, Treetops Lodge and Estate offers the ultimate in luxury accommodation, wedding venue or conference retreat with world class trout fishing & hunting, 50 kms of walking tracks and eco -environments.
West Coast South Island Travel Guide - West Coast South Island Travel Guide - Travel guide and vacation planner for New Zealand's spectacular West Coast region - Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, accommodation, adventure activities, fishing, mountaineering, maps, photos & local events calendar. (a fine site).
Wilderness Motorhomes - Wilderness Motorhomes - A Wilderness Experience- All the team at wilderness are seasoned travellers so we know what it takes to deliver the kind of service that makes a holiday memorable. Depots in Auckland and Christchurch.
Windsor B&B Hotel Christchurch - Windsor B&B Hotel Christchurch - Traditional bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of Christchurch, friendly, personalised service and generous English-style cooked breakfast.

New Zealand's Climate And Weather Patterns

The weather in New Zealand is often like the country's landscape: dramatic, wild and unpredictable. For such a small country, New Zealand has an incredibly varied climate, and there can be major differences in the weather. New Zealand's climate creates some diverse landscapes as well, ranging from almost tropical conditions in the north to snowy glaciers in the south.

Just like neighboring Australia, the seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere, when it is winter in the United States and Europe; it is summer in New Zealand, The reverse is true as well. Summer temperatures can be as high as 104F degrees; winter temperatures can plunge to 14F degrees. Also, like Australians, New Zealanders also tend to take their main summer holiday between the middle of December and the end of January, something to consider when planning a trip.

Most visitors to New Zealand notice the similarities with England - the country was once a British colony, after all. One of the biggest similarities is the weather - just like the UK, New Zealand has what is called a maritime climate. The weather is influenced by the sea, no place in the country is more than 79 miles from the sea, and it can also be very transient. The differences in temperature tend to be more pronounced on the South Island.

Similar to England, New Zealand experiences its fair share of rain, although many rain showers are over quickly. On both of the islands, the west side tends to be wetter as the country's interior mountains block the moisture laden winds that blow in from the Tasman Sea. On average, the wettest part of the country is the southern part of the South Island and winter tends to be the wettest month.

One of the wettest places in the country is the area around Milford Sound, the area averages around 23 feet of rain per year and the record rainfall in one day was 9 inches. Milford Sound is actually a fjord, a narrow inlet, surrounded by steep mountains rising up from the sea and is considered to be one of the most spectacular places in a country that is not short on dramatic scenery.

Many visitors claim that Milford Sound is actually at its most dramatic in the rain, when the many waterfalls swell and cascade down the cliffs, and throw dramatic plumes of spray into the air. The area takes on an almost mysterious quality, and if it looks vaguely familiar, several scenes for the recent "Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy were filmed here. Even on clear days, the weather in the area tends to be unpredictable.

However, New Zealand's forecast does not always include rain. New Zealanders enjoy their summer, which lasts from around the beginning of December to the end of February. In many towns and villages, the arrival of summer means an abundance of outdoor festivals and events, popular summer events include the Auckland Regatta, the Wellington Carnival and the spectacular New Zealand Air Games.

Summer also brings an increase in visitors arriving to enjoy the so-called extreme sports that New Zealand has become known for: white water rafting, jet boating, caving and mountaineering. Also included is most extreme of extreme sports: bungee jumping. The capital of extreme sports is Queenstown, which enjoys an average summer temperature of around 72F degrees.

One aspect that many visitors to New Zealand notice is the clarity of the air. Because of the relatively small amount of industry and the constant exposure to winds, the skies are often bright and clear, which are perfect for photography. New Zealand has long been recognized for its environmental efforts, it was the first country to declare itself a nuclear-free zone and to ban nuclear powered ships from its waters.

The most extreme weather in New Zealand occurs in the Southern Alps, the line of mountains that straddles the South Island. In this area, snow, heavy rain or strong winds can occur virtually any time of the year. Temperatures can fall quickly and rain and melting snow can quickly cause rivers and streams to flood. If you are visiting the Alps, you should anticipate a change in weather before the day is over.

New Zealanders love to ski and the country is one of the biggest ski destinations in the southern hemisphere. Ski resorts generally open in June, although the best conditions can usually be found from July to early September. Some ski resorts stay open into October, including Whakapapa, the country's biggest and most crowded resort.

So, if you are planning a trip to this remote and beautiful country, plan for several kinds of weather, from rain to sun and strong wind. As they say in some parts of the country - if you don't like the weather, just wait a few minutes.

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