If you seek

No matter when you come, there's always adventure waiting. Discover when New Zealand is best for you.

March - May

Autumn offers some of the year’s best weather, with plenty of calm, sunny days. So, everything you can do in summer, you can do during this time – plus discover a few new ones.

June - August

Catch sight of rare whales as they migrate from Antarctica. See the spectacular southern lights and celebrate Matariki (Māori New Year). Or hit the slopes at one of New Zealand’s world-class ski resorts.

September - November

Alpine flowers peek through the snow, rivers turn bright blue with glacial meltwater, and the blazing red Pōhutukawa flowers signal the warmer months.