New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the most unique destinations on Earth, where scenes of sweeping, verdant landscapes and pristine wilderness abound. In addition to its endless natural attractions such as Hobbiton, Queenstown, Milford Sound. New Zealand is also known for its rich Maori culture, friendly locals, and excellent food and wine.

Temperatures in New Zealand are generally mild, but the weather can vary a lot around the country and might change quickly as we are a relatively narrow island nation. New Zealand’s climate is diverse – the north of the North Island can have warm subtropical weather in summer, while inland alpine areas of the South Island can have heavy snow and temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F) in winter. The hottest months in New Zealand are January and February, and the coldest month of the year is July. The average temperature in New Zealand decreases as you travel south.

Drinking water from taps in New Zealand is considered safe, unless otherwise marked. For environmental reasons, we should use a refillable water bottle rather than buying bottled water.

All customers go with FiveE Travel must purchase travel insurance before their trip begins, with insurance details collected by the tour leader on the first day. Given the variable nature, cost, and availability of healthcare worldwide, travel insurance is essential to ensure a safe and secure journey.

In New Zealand, accommodation in major cities is typically clean, comfortable, and offers a variety of options to suit different budgets. In more remote or natural areas, accommodations may be simpler, with fewer amenities compared to popular tourist spots, but efforts are made to ensure a restful stay close to nature.

All visitors to New Zealand must carry a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond the date you intend to leave the country. One year Work visas are relatively simple to obtain and can often be extended if you have a workplace that is willing to sponsor you. Visit New Zealand Immigration for more informration.

New Zealand is open 365 days a year!! Unlike other tourists destinations New Zealand is an amazing place to visit no matter what time of year. During the summer months pretty much every activity except for skiing is on offer. During winter the place is alive with skiers and snowboarders, some of the water based activities do stop during the winter, though rafting and jet boating still remain very popular. During Autumn and Spring you can expect all kinds of weather, most of the skiing and snowboarding has either finished or is about to start, but as with summer, most other activities are operating. If want to know about the operating months of a particular activity you can look it up using the search box located on the top of the page or contact us for more information.

New Zealand's cuisine has been described as Pacific Rim, drawing inspiration from Europe, Asia and Polynesia. This blend of influences has created a mouth-watering range of flavours and food in cafes and restaurants nationwide. For dishes that have a distinctly New Zealand style, there's lamb, pork and cervena (venison), salmon, crayfish (lobster), Bluff oysters, paua (abalone), mussels, scallops, pipis and tuatua (both are types of New Zealand shellfish), kumara (sweet potato), kiwifruit, tamarillo and pavlova, the national dessert.