New Zealand Travel Planner

Sunrise at Anaura Bay, Eastland
Sunrise at Anaura Bay, Eastland
New Zealand
Travel Planner

Hotspotz New Zealand is an independent on-the-spot New Zealand travel guide fully illustrated with relevant New Zealand images.
Nearly 300 pages of travel information and over 2,000 images will help you plan and book your holiday in New Zealand.

Regional outlines & images accompany our selection of places to stay, the best eateries, plus the most popular activities, while our sample itineraries and travel tips provide constructive information for visitors.

Map of New Zealand tourist hot spots
Our pick of accommodation
Our pick of restaurants and cafes
Our selection of activities
How much time do I need?
When is the best time to go?
Organic Vineyards and Wineries
New Zealand's Best Beaches
New Zealand's Top Hot Spotz

Golden beaches at Abel Tasman National Park
Golden beaches at Abel Tasman National Park

Go to Travel Tips to check out the following and more:
- What is the time in New zealand?
- New Zealand Weather
- New Zealand Driving Rules
- Travel Costs and Prices in New Zealand
- Is New Zealand safe for visitors?
- How to reduce your contribution to global warming

Auckland Airport:
Voted among the top ten airports in the world, Auckland Airport is located 21km south of downtown Auckland.  More..

Christchurch Airport:
Located 12 km north-west of the city, Christchurch International Airport is New Zealand’s second largest, boasting over 6 million passenger movements in the 12 months to June 2010.   More..

New Zealand offers a stunningly varied landscape, from the long white sand beaches of the sub-tropical north to the dramatic plunge from snow-capped mountains to the kelp-laced shores of the Kaikoura coast.  We are addicted to the beauty and charm of NZ, and still view each tour we take of the country with a tingle of anticipation.    More...


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St James walkway, close to Lewis Pass
Alpine tarns dot the landscape on the St James
Walkway, close to Lewis Pass

 

Opononi, Hokianga Harbour, Northland
Opononi, Hokianga Harbour, Northland

 

A westerly swell at high tide sends spectacular spray skywards, Punakaiki, West Coast South Island
A westerly swell at high tide sends spectacular spray skywards, Punakaiki, West Coast South Island

 

 

 

Climbing high above Queenstown, the Crown Range Road passes historic Cardrona on its way to Wanaka Climbing high above Queenstown, the Crown Range Road passes historic Cardrona on its way to Wanaka

Milford Sound Cruise Milford Sound Cruise

Aoraki-Mt Cook
Aoraki-Mt Cook

 

Cable Car in Wellington, arguably New Zealand's best city? Cable Car in Wellington, arguably New Zealand's best city?


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