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New Zealand

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New Zealand has an amazing range of breath-taking scenery, from beaches and subtropical forests in the North to glaciers, lakes, and snow-covered mountains in the South. There are also fjords, volcanoes, hot springs, and beautiful rolling green pastures, a diversity like no other place on earth.
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Ready for Land of the Kiwis?
New Zealand is truly one of the most picturesque and photogenic places on earth. A small island nation of just over 4.5 million people, New Zealand is made up of two major land masses (North Island and South Island) and a number of smaller islands including Stewart Island located in the south-western Pacific Ocean. The two main islands are divided by a 22km stretch of water called the Cook Strait.
When to visit?
Temperatures in New Zealand are generally mild, but the weather can vary a lot around the country. Locals like to joke that you can experience four seasons in one day! Summer (December-February) is the most popular time to visit New Zealand
What to see?
Local attractions: These are our favourite places and hidden gems throughout New Zealand.

How about the accommodation?
From luxury lodges to back-to-nature camping, and glamping, accommodation in New Zealand is varied and plentiful.
Accommodation providers with the Qualmark symbol have undergone rigorous assessment to earn their stars – something to bear in mind when researching places to stay in New Zealand.
New Zealand’s luxury accommodation is often found in the most stunning locations. Make your journey extra special with a unique accommodation experience.
Holiday parks and campgrounds offer fabulously scenic locations for a great price. Meanwhile, hotels and motels are typically centrally-located and ideal mid-range options.
ways to get around
The most popular way to get around in New Zealand is by car. There are no trains in New Zealand so the other options are the buses, flights, taxi or private drivers
Cars (self-drive)
See the sights at your own pace and hire a rental car to travel around New Zealand.. You can also hire bikes or motorbikes.
Ferries and water taxis
You’ll find ferries carrying regular passengers and vehicles travelling between outlying islands and smaller water taxis in some locations for quick and easy trips.
Rails
Travelling by rail gives you a front-row view of spectacular scenery often not visible from the road. There are three main scenic rail journeys in New Zealand, traversing the North and South Islands.
ways to get around
We highly recommend seeing the towns and villages in a meaningful manner by bicycle since it’s environmentally friendly and helps provide income to local businesses. Train travel is also an option between cities as it will offer the best opportunity to mix with locals. Personal encounters such as these can become your most cherished memories. When you join us on the Japan Journey, our specialists will also arrange your transport options for you, leaving you with nothing to worry about once you depart.
travel tips
Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do in New Zealand:
- Don’t Compare It With Australia
- Don’t Disrespect Maori Culture
- Be Open To Experimenting With Food
- Don’t Expect The Hustle-Bustle Of The City
- Don’t Be Afraid To Go Offbeat
- Don’t Ignore The Tiny Islands
- Take Precautions To Not Get Robbed
- Don’t Take Customs Lightly
- Don’t Ignore National Parks For Great Camping
- Don’t Compare It With Australia
- Don’t Disrespect Maori Culture
- Be Open To Experimenting With Food
- Don’t Expect The Hustle-Bustle Of The City
- Don’t Be Afraid To Go Offbeat
- Don’t Ignore The Tiny Islands
- Take Precautions To Not Get Robbed
- Don’t Take Customs Lightly
- Don’t Ignore National Parks For Great Camping
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