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Fall in love with New Zealand by visiting its highlights on a fast-paced trip.

New Zealand Highlights

Explore all must-sees and venture off the beaten path on a spectacular road trip.

New Zealand Adventure

New Zealand

Enjoy the waterfalls at their fullest, the flowers blooming (those lupin fields on Lake Tekapo), and fewer crowds are also tempting. The hiking season for most Great Walks starts mid-October.

Spring

Summer is the most popular season and for a good reason. You can enjoy the widest spectrum of activities with pleasant hikes and warm beaches.

Summer

Fall is our favorite season, especially on the South Island. It is slightly colder, but you can still hike the Great Walks with fewer crowds while enjoying spectacular fall foliage scenery with the snowy peaks.

Fall

Winter months bring more rain to most of the North Island and colder temperatures across the country. Snow-peaked mountains are beautiful, but we don't recommend exploring in winter.

Winter

Land of the Long White Cloud

New Zealand – Land of the Long White Cloud

That Wanaka Tree (a.k.a. the Lonely Tree), is a willow tree located at the southern end of Lake Wanaka. It is a popular photography spot due to its unique location, growing out of the water near the shore of the lake, with the stunning Southern Alps in the background.

The tree's origins are unclear, but it is believed to have been planted by early settlers to the area over 80 years ago. Despite its age, the tree only gained widespread attention in recent years after becoming a popular photography spot on social media.

It is now an iconic landmark of Wanaka and attracts visitors from all over the world. However, due to the large number of visitors and the tree's fragile root system, visitors are encouraged to respect the area and stay on designated paths to preserve the natural beauty of the location.

That Wānaka Tree

The adrenaline capital of the world, where you can bungy jump, skydive, or jet boat in the stunning setting of the Southern Alps and Lake Wakatipu.