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My New Zealand Travel Guide is a website I created to help you get to know New Zealand before your vacation there. As a travel enthusiast, I have accumulate travel information about New Zealand that I'm pleased to share with my fellow travelers. In this guide, I will "take" you to explore the many cities, towns, villages and sights located all over the country.

This website is not my travelogue. It is not based on my travels. Rather, it is written with input from anybody who wish to submit their contribution. If you're interested to add to this website, get the details here. This site is the result of my passion to learn everything about New Zealand, and to put them together and share the discovery with others who also enjoy learning about this country from the comfort of their desk.


Lake Mapourika, New Zealand
Lake Mapourika, New Zealand
Author: Richard Palmer (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)


As you prepare for your trip, please use My New Zealand Travel Guide to check for practical information on matters such as where to stay, where to eat, what to buy, and so on. You can also read about the history of New Zealand, its geography, handicrafts, festivals, and so on.

My desire is to make My New Zealand Travel Guide one of the most complete personal travel website that will benefit tourists and travelers planning their holiday to the country. Bit by bit, I want to eventually describe all the places in the country from top to bottom, so that, no matter whether you are visiting New Zealand for just a few days or a many weeks, you find still be able to refer to My New Zealand Travel Guide and draw out the information that is useful and relevant to your New Zealand vacation.


Champagne Pool, Wai-O-Tapu, near Rotorua
Champagne Pool, Wai-O-Tapu, near Rotorua
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Introducing New Zealand

New Zealand (Maori: Aotearoa) is an island nation in the southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. It comprises two main islands, called simply the North Island and the South Island, and a number of small islands. It covers 268,021 sq km (103,483 sq mi) and has a population of 4.4 million people. The capital is Wellington while the biggest city is Auckland.

Guide to New Zealand Hotels

It's never easy finding the hotel that's just right for your stay. Still, by taking a little time to do your research, you increase your chance of getting a good hotel at the best price. Go through the list of hotels in New Zealand which we've put together, with full description, star rating, address, location map and evaluation. Pick the hotel of your choice and view the rates offered by different booking sites. Yes, we show you prices from different websites, so you don't have to visit them one by one.


Sunrise at Cape Campbell
Sunrise at Cape Campbell
Author: Phillip Capper (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)

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Climate of New Zealand

New Zealand generally experiences a maritime climate, although there are vast regional variations in climate. The Central Otago region is semi arid, receiving just 300 mm of rainfall per year, while the western face of the Southern Alps receive as much as 8000 mm. Temperature in Auckland varies from an average high of 24°C in February to a low of 7°C in July.

Cities, Towns and Sights in New Zealand

  1. Auckland
  2. Christchurch
  3. Dunedin
  4. Gisborne
  5. Hamilton
  6. Hastings
  7. Invercargill
  8. Napier
  9. Nelson
  10. New Plymouth
  11. Palmerston North
  12. Rotorua
  13. Tauranga
  14. Wellington
  15. Whangarei

Whakatane Airport Terminal, Bay of Plenty
Whakatane Airport Terminal, Bay of Plenty
Author: Phillip Capper (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)

Regions of New Zealand

  1. Auckland Region
  2. Bay of Plenty
  3. Canterbury
  4. Gisborne
  5. Hawke's Bay
  6. Manawatu-Wanganui
  7. Marlborough
  8. Nelson Region
  9. Northland
  10. Otago
  11. Southland
  12. Taranaki
  13. Tasman
  14. Waikato
  15. Wellington Region
  16. West Coast

New Zealand Accommodation Guide

  1. Where to stay in New Zealand
  2. Backpacker Hostels in New Zealand
  3. Camping in New Zealand
  4. Country Pubs in New Zealand
  5. Farmstays in New Zealand
  6. Holiday Homes in New Zealand
  7. Hostels in New Zealand
  8. Luxury Lodges in New Zealand
  9. Motels in New Zealand

World Heritage Sites in New Zealand

  1. Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand
  2. Tongariro National Park
  3. New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands

Travel Insurance

Before you embark on your trip to New Zealand, be sure you get a travel insurance, to assure yourself some peace of mind, and to safeguard against possible mishaps. Be sure to choose a policy that fits to your needs.
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