Best Time to Visit New Zealand

Active Adventures Best Time to Visit New Zealand

07.21.2016
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Your vacation time is valuable. So don’t waste it! New Zealand is a glorious vacation destination, and the award-winning local guides at Active Adventures will make sure you see the very best of it. Get the top hiking, biking, and paddling itineraries (+ creature comforts) with Active Adventures, and check out the excellent trip reviews!

Fly direct to New Zealand, and Active Adventures takes care of the rest: transportation, accommodation, gourmet meals, hot showers, good coffee, and friendly service.

 

Kiwi-owned and operated Active Adventures has spent more than 20 years ‘tramping’ (the Kiwi term for hiking) in the mountains, biking the trails, and paddling the calm waters to hand-pick the very best outdoor adventures and secret spots!

California's autumn is New Zealand’s spring, one of the best times to visit for fresh hiking trails and fewer people.

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