What is the quickest route to New Zealand?

The quickest, easiest and cheapest way to get to New Zealand is to fly.



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You can go all the way from the UK to Australia or New Zealand by sea, either a leisurely direct voyage by infrequent round-the-world cruise, or by one of the few remaining passenger-carrying freighters, sometimes with the need to switch ships in either the USA or SE Asia.

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While Australia is more expensive, it also has a larger tourism infrastructure than New Zealand. You're more likely to find hotels and flights to Australia in the high season than you will to New Zealand.

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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.

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You do not need a visa to enter New Zealand if you are a visitor staying less than 6 months. You do need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority ( NZeTA ). At New Zealand border control, you will also need to show that you meet the criteria for visa-free entry: proof of a return or onward ticket.

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Essentially it totally depends on what you're looking for and what you want to do. If you're looking for adventure activities then you should head to Auckland. If you're looking for culture then Wellington has the edge. If you want a bit of everything then either city would do!

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Direct flights come from Asia, the USA, the Pacific Islands and Australia, making Auckland Airport the most likely arrival airport into New Zealand. Situated in the north of the North Island, it means that most backpackers have similar patterns of travelling around New Zealand from Auckland.

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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.

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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.

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New Zealand winters, unless you live in the mountains, are shorter, warmer and sunnier than the UK. The fact that New Zealand lies closer to the equator than the UK means that its winter days are longer and the nights are shorter.

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Direct flights from the U.S. can be booked with Air New Zealand and Hawaiian Airlines, while the top international carriers are United, Emirates, American Airlines, Virgin Australia, ANA, Air Canada, and Delta.

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10 Most Picturesque Places in New Zealand
  1. Bay of Islands. Photo: photo.eccles / Adobe Stock. ...
  2. The Coromandel. Another beautiful beach area on the North Island is the Coromandel Peninsula. ...
  3. Hobbiton. ...
  4. Rotorua. ...
  5. Tongariro National Park. ...
  6. Wellington. ...
  7. Mount Aspiring National Park. ...
  8. Queenstown.


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