Advance holiday booking in NZ during the seasonal bottlenecks in late December and January / February is essential. Summer school holidays in Australia and New Zealand, glorious temperatures for camping, beachside trips and the bounty of summer harvests beckon visitors to NZ.
The peak season is late November through to March. Come to New Zealand when the country showcases its scenic summer glory however book ahead several months in advance for popular summer holiday spots. ‘Chinese New Year’ in New Zealand, puts pressure on key accommodation and activities in February.
Book your summer holiday in New Zealand, for the popular destinations at least four months in advance. Any summer festival event means advance booking is necessary up to five months in advance. Check booking terms and conditions beforehand to allow for flexibility.
WHAT ARE THE KEY SUMMER HOLIDAY SPOTS WHERE ADVANCE BOOKING IS NECESSARY?
NORTH ISLAND
- Auckland
- Coromandel Peninsula
- Taupo
- Rotorua
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Wellington
SOUTH ISLAND
- Abel Tasman National Park
- Mount Cook Village
- Queenstown
- Wanaka
- Franz Josef and Fox Glacier
BOOKING THE NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL PARK GREAT WALKS (HIKES)
The Department of Conservation website is the place to go to book a NZ Great Walk. The diverse scenery, the flora and fauna are breathtaking with some hikes are often booked out a year in advance – especially during summer months and especially for the two most popular walks the Milford and Routeburn tracks.
THE SKI SEASON
Summer escapes for Europe with a ski season in July a tempting proposition. Enjoy an exhilarating winter experience. Skiing is very popular in New Zealand, and the snow sport season generally runs from late May to mid-October (weather dependent).
As a ski destination New Zealand is very popular with our Australian neighbours, as well as ski teams in training from both Europe and North America. The ski towns of Lake Tekapo, Methven, Queenstown or Wanaka are often solidly booked out during July – September.
Another very popular time to visit Queenstown is the Queenstown’s winter festival which usually runs in the last week in June or the first week of August.
Forward booking is essential.
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