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No visa required for US citizens for up to 3 months. Valid passport and NZeTA online application are required.

COVID

Fully open. No testing, no quarantine, no vaccination, no NZTD declaration required.

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

Hobbiton Village is a movie set and natural park built for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. It is now open to all of the fans from around the world.

The set features 44 unique hobbit holes, including Bag End, the home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, and the Green Dragon Inn, where you can enjoy a drink or meal. Guided tours of the village take you through lush gardens, past hobbit holes and around the picturesque lake, and offer an insight into the making of the films.

The Hobbiton Village is a must-see attraction for fans of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies, as well as anyone interested in the art of filmmaking or looking for a unique and magical experience in New Zealand.

Official website

Hobbiton Village

This geothermal wonderland smells a bit like adventure (and sulfur)! From bubbling mud pools to the traditional Maori culture, it’s a place where the earth speaks.