New Zealand Travel Guide

Weather in New Zealand: Spring, summer, and autumn – all are perfectly good seasons to visit New Zealand. Winters in this country sees a lot less tourism. The main cities like Auckland and Wellington can be quite cold and a little bit damp during winters, which do not send out a very welcoming vibe. But New Zealand climate during the springs and autumns are the most colourful, with bright blue sky, lush green and dark burgundies covering the country during respective seasons. New Zealand Temperature in both seasons is around 15°C-20°C, which is very pleasant. Moreover, this is right before and after the peak season of summer, which means lower rates for hotels and flights. Summer season is the busiest here, and beach and other outdoor activities are at their best.

Nightlife in New Zealand: Cities like Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch have some of the best nightlife scenes you have experienced. Other than the numerous nightclubs and party dens, there are many other ways to enjoy nightlife in NZ. Ponsonby and Britomart are two neighbourhoods with the hippest of clubs, so are K’Road, Kingsland and Parnell. Yacht cruises in the sea, dining at Sky Tower in Auckland, shopping and street performances at Wellington Night Market, catching up with live performances at the Opera House or Fire Nights shows in Wellington and stargazing in the Auckland Observatory are some of the best ways to spend nights in New Zealand.

Shopping in New Zealand: Buying souvenir is an important part of New Zealand travel itinerary. All the main cities are dotted with great shopping destinations to explore. Auckland has Ponsonby Road, K’Road and Britomart for high-end fashion. Wellington has Lambton Quay, which is a long strip of shopping street selling books, clothes, shoes, jewelleries. Willis Street and Cuba Mall are worth visiting too. Check out Tinakori Road for some unique boutiques. For art and craft items, Nelson is the city to be. Pottery, handmade items, handicrafts, wooden carvings, glass art – you name it and you will find it. If you are in NZ, then green jade stone or pounamu is a must-buy trinket, and it is best found in Hokitika and Greymouth. Rotorua is famous for best Maori souvenirs.

Food in New Zealand: New Zealand pretty much dishes out all sorts of cuisine for its tourists. However, there are some native dishes that you must absolutely try. Kiwi Burgers, Pavlova, savoury pies, and Honey Pokey ice cream which is basically caramelised honey-comb, are Kiwi delicacies you should not miss either.