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Before you go

Four things worth knowing about Aotearoa.

Getting there

Auckland (AKL) is the country's main international gateway, with direct services also into Christchurch (CHC), Wellington (WLG) and Queenstown (ZQN). Fares climb sharply for the December–February summer and ski season — search early, and consider shoulder months like November and April for softer prices and quieter roads.

Getting around

New Zealand is road-trip country: distances look small on the map but roads are winding, so allow more time than the sat-nav suggests. We drive on the left. A rental car (or campervan) opens up the South Island especially; within cities, airport transfers and rideshares cover the rest. Book vehicles well ahead for summer.

Staying connected

Coverage is good in towns and along main highways, thinner in Fiordland, the West Coast and high country. A travel eSIM installed before you fly is the simplest option — activate on landing and skip the airport SIM queue entirely.

Where to stay

From celebrated lodges like Huka Lodge and the Rosewood properties to boutique city hotels and lakeside apartments, book the anchors of your trip first — Queenstown, Wānaka and Rotorua sell out fastest in peak season — then leave room for the detours.

Tours & Experiences

The experiences worth the drive.

Individual activities, day tours and attractions across Aotearoa — booked through our partners. For our own organised multi-day journeys, see Our Tours.

Discover the Sights

Find places, attractions and experiences worth adding to your journey.

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Sources & useful links

Visa and entry requirements are set by the New Zealand Government and can change. Confirm your own situation with the official source before you fly.

Last checked 21 August 2026