Key festival & activities:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe key festivals in the summer months are Marlborough Wine festival, Rugby Sevens, Wellington Fringe Festival. The wine festival is a major attraction as it is the longest running wine festival in the world\u2019s best wine producing region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tourists from all over the world come at this time to enjoy the marathons, decathlons, triathlons and races. It is also the perfect season to go out and try water sports like jet boating, skydiving, and lake-shore relaxation. Other activities like paragliding, hiking, trekking, biking and cycling, are also fun. Imagine, taking a beach vacation on Christmas. It becomes possible in New Zealand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to keep in mind<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nSummer experience at least 12 hours daylight. It means you have long day hours and shorter nights. The natural beauty is at its fullest. New Zealand produces great kiwis and wine which you can enjoy. The weather is warm and pleasant. It allows you to go for sightseeing, try out adventurous activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The beautiful scenery, crystal clear water and beaches with the bright sun above the sky makes it a wonderful paradise during summer. The summer can therefore be regarded as the peak season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Autumn (March-May):<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The average temperature ranges between 17 \u00b0C and 23 \u00b0C. The weather is moderate and the leaves of the trees fall leaving the scenery of captivating autumn foliage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key festival & activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe key festivals in the autumn months are Bluff Oyster Festival in May, Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow in Easter Weekend and Wellington Fringe Festival in February and March. The Fringe festival are live shows in Wellington where comedy, theatre and music come to life. The airshow is similar to India\u2019s air force air show during Republic Day. This is the perfect hiking and trekking seasons. You should go on hiking, mountain climbing, rock climbing, camping, and biking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
March is the famous for wine tasting since it is the grape harvest season in the graveyards of Marlborough and Hawke. It is also the perfect cycling season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to keep in mind:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe warm sunshine and the cool breeze flowing during this month is a delightful combination for the tourists. It is the perfect season to admire the wildlife and the beauty of autumn without getting tired and sweaty as in summer. The eye-catching natural beauty is enough to pass your time like the red and orange leaves strewn on the ground. If you want cooler weather and less crowds, you are good to go in autumn. The weather is warmer than summer but not as cold as winter. Therefore, autumn can be considered as a peak season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Winter (June-August):<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The average temperature ranges between 7 \u00b0C and 15 \u00b0C. The temperature can fall to -5 \u00b0C at some places. The hilly regions experience snowfall while the temperature may be bit warmer in the lower regions. The weather is challenging as the North island experiences rain while the South Island experiences snowfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key festival & activities:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nWinter in New Zealand is perfect for snow related activities and sports. You can go for skiing in the ice for starters. The other activities you can try out are snowboarding, sledding, hiking in snow, Heli-skiing and Snowshoeing. Winter hiking, a adventurous activitiy in New Zealand, is thrilling and a good option for adventure lovers. There are low slopes and high slopes for skiing for beginners and skilled skiers respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Queenstown Winter festival is the only festival happening during this time. It celebrates the first now of the islands. Some spots in New Zealand are good for watching the southern lights. Winter is the perfect time for glacial tours to explore Fox Glacier, Franz Joseph’s Glacier and Mount Cook National Park. You can also decide on trekking these glaciers and admire them from afar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to keep in mind:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe winter season is considered the most beautiful seasons of the New Zealand since due to the snow capped mountains and the panoramic views around. If you don\u2019t mind the chilly weather, you can try out the snow activities and sports. Winter sees fewer tourists. So you can enjoy the scenery with fewer crowds. It is a good time for budget friendly travel. So, winter can be considered as the off season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Spring (September-November):<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The average temperature ranges between 15 \u00b0C and 21 \u00b0C accompanied by a cool breeze. The snow starts melting as the temperatures rises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key festival & activities: <\/strong>In this season you can also enjoy the beautiful beaches and a few water activities that are open like snorkelling, scuba diving, jet skiing and paragliding. Just like autumn, this is a good season for hiking and trekking in the mountain regions. The beautiful scenery allows you to enjoy long drives on the roads or sightseeing, biking, cycling and walking in the small towns and cities of New Zealand. Since the snow melts, the speed of the water in the river is fast, good for river rafting.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat to keep in mind:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe weather is pleasant. There is a cool breeze that brings relief from the warm weather. New Zealand\u2019s flowers are in full bloom with lush green fields and scenery. The valleys and lakes are pretty and look ethereal. September is also the perfect time to see newborn lambs in the fields and orcas that the coast has in its presence. There are fewer tourist and the hotels are easy to get. So, the spring season can be considered as the shoulder season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n