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NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL INSIDER

New Zealand travel insights and sightseeing ideas from an independent traveler living in NZ

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When is the best time to go to New Zealand?

Learn what to take into consideration when deciding on when is the best time to go to New Zealand.

The cost of a trip to New Zealand

New Zealand In August

Temperatures on the North and South Islands

Is the North or South Island more mountainous?

Crown Range road conditions, snow and scenic views in winter

New Zealand in December

GETTING AROUND NZ

South Island driving distances

Get driving distances and times between cities on the South Island of New Zealand with routes on a map.

New Zealand Scenic Highways And Routes

Queenstown To Glenorchy Scenic Drive

Queenstown to Kingston Lake Wakatipu and mountains scenic drive

Queenstown To Kingston Scenic Drive

The shortest most scenic drive from Christchurch to Mt Cook

Best Driving Route From Christchurch To Lake Tekapo

MUST-SEE AND MUST-DO

10 Must-see must-do on the South Island

Learn what to take into consideration when deciding on when is the best time to go to New Zealand.

Lake Wakatipu Near Queenstown

Matukituki River Near Wanaka In Autumn

Mount Cook And Lake Pukaki

Travelling To Hawkdun Range, Central Otago

Lake Camp Near Hakatere, Canterbury, New Zealand

5 Best Wellington City Lookouts For Scenic Views