Can you visit Australia and New Zealand in the same trip?
Visiting both countries can help you to appreciate even more what makes each one special. Regular flight connections on a range of airlines make a combined Australia and New Zealand itinerary an easy one to plan.
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It usually makes sense to start with New Zealand: Since you make up time flying from there to Australia and arrive just two hours after you departed, you can still fit a lot into your travel day.
With two weeks in Australia and New Zealand, you can opt for a classic tour that features cultural experiences or hike, dive, zipline, and cruise through each country's natural wonders on an adrenaline-pumping trip.
5-10 days will mean you can take a tour with more time to explore and more 2 nights stops on one island 10-14 days will allow you to visit both the North and South Island starting on one and finishing on the other.
Cruising offers a reasonable option for those who wish to tackle both countries in one big trip. On a typical 14-day cruise, you'll depart out of Australia making the two-day Tasman Sea crossing to visit a series of New Zealand ports, then returning to Australia.
For a more immersive Australian experience, six to 10 days is often enough to get a good taste of what Australia has to offer (though we're sure you'll leave wanting more). With this amount of time, your best bet is to pick a coast – either the east or the west.
The Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement (TTTA) is an arrangement between Australia and New Zealand which allows for the free movement of citizens of one of these countries to the other.
Is New Zealand expensive to visit? New Zealand isn't cheap! Activities, car rentals and accommodations can really add up, making a trip to New Zealand very expensive. Eating in Aotearoa, whether in restaurants or even buying things from the grocery store, can be pricy as many of their goods are imported.
Generally speaking, if you want to engage with city culture or explore Maori history, the North Island is for you. If you want to deep-dive into nature, the South Island has plenty of lakes, mountains, fjords, and glaciers to discover.
Most travellers need either an NZeTA or a visa to travel to New Zealand. This depends on the passport you are travelling on, and if you will be a visitor or a transit passenger.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand. High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is August. Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest New Zealand flight deals.