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About New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the most gorgeous and naturally diverse countries on Earth. You’ll find snow-capped mountains, glaciers, pristine beaches, lush forests, and crystal-clear lakes at every turn.

If you want an active and memorable holiday, New Zealand is the perfect place for you. Hiking, skiing, and adventure sports like bungee jumping are super popular.

It’s one of my favorite countries in the world — so much so that I quit my flight attendant job and moved here full-time!

Basic information
  • Language: English, Maori, and NZ Sign Language
  • Currency: New Zealand dollar ($1 USD = $1.61 NZD)
  • Plugs: Type I / 230 V / 50 Hz


New to NZ? Start here!

These ultimate guides are packed with information about traveling around New Zealand for first timers.

Bucket list experiences

Here are a few of the most epic New Zealand bucket list activities and places to go!

hobbiton, north island, new zealand
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Hobbiton

Matamata, North Island

stargazing in tekapo, new zealand
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Stargazing

Lake Tekapo, South Island

hot water beach, north island, new zealand
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Hot Water Beach

Coromandel Peninsula, North Island

milford sound waterfall, te anau, southland, new zealand
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Cruise Milford Sound

Te Anau, South Island

niki at the onsen hot pools, queenstown, new zealand
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Onsen Hot Pools

Queenstown, South Island

niki hikes the hooker valley track, aoraki mt cook national park, south island, new zealand
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Hooker Valley Track

Aoraki Mt Cook, South Island




Road trip itineraries

Road trips are the best way to explore New Zealand. Here are a few tailored itineraries to get the most out of your trip.



Hiking in New Zealand

Hiking, tramping, backpacking — whatever you call it, here are some guides to doing it in New Zealand.



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