Visa

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

Te Puia is a cultural center and geothermal attraction in Rotorua. It is home to the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, which promotes the traditional Maori arts of weaving, carving, and tattooing. You can watch master carvers and weavers at work and learn about the significance of these crafts to Maori culture.

In addition to its cultural offerings, Te Puia is also known for its geothermal activity, including geysers, mud pools, and hot springs. One of the most impressive geysers is the Pohutu geyser, which can erupt up to 100 feet high and erupts several times each day.

The site also includes a kiwi bird enclosure, where you can see the iconic New Zealand bird up close. Te Puia is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in New Zealand's rich Maori culture and unique geothermal landscapes.

Official website

Te Puia

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.