Spring

September 28 marks the start of daylight saving in New Zealand when clocks go forward and the country turns its focus from indoors out with feasts, festivals and fun.

Spring fever hits New Zealand in September with feasts and festivals that celebrate new beginnings in everything from wine to wildlife.

Spring skiing in New Zealand continues throughout September and October giving thrill seekers an extended chance to experience uncrowded fields and the opportunity for off-piste skiing, snowboarding and heli-skiing.

Tourism New Zealand is proud to host a flourish of spring time activities during the months of September, October and November encouraging even the most reluctant Australian traveller to cross the Tasman and see New Zealand at its best.

Come September 2007, the whole of New Zealand will be buzzing with action as the Spring Festival begins.

With New Zealand's showiest trees on display, the natives flowering and the rhododendrons shining, the New Zealand Spring Festival is showing visitors the way to visit an array of New Zealand gardens, art and floral displays.

Visitors will be able to experience New Zealand’s finest food and wine, art and culture, and gardens at a number of events happening throughout the Spring Festival.