5 Reasons to Love New Zealand

There are many things to love about New Zealand, and here we share our top five reasons for choosing a holiday to this remarkable country.

1. Magnificent Landscapes

New Zealand is, without a doubt, one of the most spectacular countries in the World. Made up of two main islands and lots of smaller ones, its stunning landscape features everything from deep-blue fjords and glistening glaciers, to snow-capped peaks and bubbling hot springs.

2. Maori Culture

The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand and make up around 15% of the country’s population. The traditional Maori haka is performed by the national rugby team, the All Blacks, before their matches and if you want to learn more about Maori history, you can do so at museums in Wellington and Auckland.

3. Incredible Wildlife

The kiwi is a flightless bird with a long distinctive beak and there are five different species including the Great Spotted Kiwi and North Island Brown Kiwi. New Zealand is the only country where you will see one on the wild, but sightings are rare, so you may be better to head to one of the conservation projects set up to protect the birds, or alternatively visit a sanctuary or zoo.  

4. Beautiful Beaches

New Zealand has beaches aplenty and the North Island’s famous 90-mile beach (it’s actually about 55 miles long) is one of the most sensational. Officially a highway, here you’ll enjoy some of the most breathtaking sunsets imaginable.

5. Fine Wine

On a holiday to New Zealand there will be plenty of opportunities to sample the quality of the country’s wine. The sauvignon blanc grape was first planted here in the 1970s and today it is the most famous of New Zealand’s wines, with the majority being produced in the Marlborough region. Hawkes Bay, is the country’s second largest wine region and is known for its rich reds.

Every Travelsphere holiday offers exceptional value for money. Included in the price are return scheduled flights/rail travel and internal flights, where applicable, overseas transfers and transportation, carefully chosen hotels, many meals and excursions and the services of a Travelsphere Holiday Director or Local Guide.

Intrigued by New Zealand? Make sure you don't miss any of the highlights, and many of the hidden gems, but taking a guided holiday to New Zealand

Let us take you there....

  1. Discover New Zealand

    This once-in-a-lifetime holiday to New Zealand features the best of both the North and South Islands.

    • Return flights
    • 18 nights in 3 to 4-star hotels plus 3 nights in flight
    • 20 meals: 18 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

    22 days from
    £6,274
    was £6,599
    Explore

  2. Discover New Zealand with Cook Islands add-on

    This once-in-a-lifetime holiday to New Zealand features the best of both the North and South Islands. If you've ever dreamed about escaping to a desert island far from the hustle and bustle of the modern world, you need look no further than the Cook Islands.

    • Return flights
    • 23 nights in 3 to 4-star hotels plus 3 nights in flight
    • 24 meals: 22 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

    27 days from
    £8,273
    was £8,598
    Explore