New Zealand Vacation Packages: Experience the Magnificent Splendor of Its Land, People And Hobbits

While New Zealand is a small country, it offers a bounty of wonders from the North Island to the South Island. On the North Island is Auckland and the geothermal wonders near Rotorua and Taupo, the heartland of Maori life and trout fishing capital of the world. North of Auckland, Bay of Islands is a great base for enjoying great beaches and water sports. Here one can discover New Zealand's cultural heritage and Makakana Coast wine country. Further south, Napier is famous for its wines.

The South Island features Abel Tasman National Park, with its fabulous walking trails; vineyards and wine trails; the Southern Alps with its soaring peaks and awesome glaciers, the mystical beauty of Milford Sound, and cutting-edge adventure travel opportunities. Christchurch, the Garden City, is full of urban delights, while Queenstown is full of active adventure possibilities.

New Zealand is noted for its world famous lodges and country houses. Some of our favorites include Huka Lodge, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, Eagle's Nest, Treetops, Grasmere, Blanket Bay and Cape Kidnappers, There's a variety of lodging available, and whether you prefer hotels, villas, lodges or private homes, our travel specialists can arrange the best ones for you, based on your budget requirements.

There’s always great swimming and always great skiing, and everything in between, nearly year around. For those who enjoy water recreation, there’s boating, kayaking and incredible trout fishing. Imagine the thrill of going out for America's Cup yacht racing. For the thrill seekers, there's bungee jumping and jet boating. For the adventurer, there's hiking, heli-skiing and mountain climbing. Not to be missed is a scenic helicopter flight on the South Island, landing on a glacier and having some champagne! For those desiring a New Zealand golf vacation, the country has some 400 courses!

For the gourmand, there's fine dining and wine tasting, rom renowned Sauvignon Blanc to Pinot Noirs. For the cultural seeker, there's Maori culture and contemporary arts and crafts.

Your New Zealand tour can include bathing in a natural pool of warm, pure mineral water bubbling from deep beneath the earth’s surface, a picnic on a remote mountain top, a spa treatment, or simply soaking up the friendliness of locals.

The warmer months are November through March. Winter months are June to August. However, the North Island has sub-tropical climate while the most of the South Island's climate is temperate. On the North Island the driest season is summer, while on the South Island, the driest months are in winter.

TravelStore specializes in arranging tailor made vacations to New Zealand. For travelers who do not judge value and service solely in monetary terms alone, and who demand the ultimate holiday and travel itineraries, TravelStore offers comprehensive arrangements and great New Zealand travel deals through our network of partners that include world class luxury lodges, private retreats, homes and estates and the country’s leading professional guides.

While New Zealand is a destination with enough sights and attractions to warrant a visit on its own, many travelers combine a visit to New Zealand with an Australia vacation package. If you are so inclined, let us know and we'll arrange it for you.

Contact one of our South Pacific travel experts to arrange your New Zealand vacation and find out about our current New Zealand travel deals, or call 1-800-850-3224.

SIGN UP to receive our exclusive specials and enter our current travel sweepstakes.