New Zealand Holidays AU

18/09/2026

13/09/2026

There's a reason spring is our favourite season for waterfalls. 💦 As spring rains and mountain snowmelt come together, New Zealand's falls swell to their thundering best — and there's no shortage of showstoppers to chase:

💧 Wairere Falls, Matamata — the North Island's tallest, with a rewarding climb to the top
💧 Tarawera Falls, Rotorua — bursts straight out of a sheer cliff face
💧 Huka Falls, Taupō — the Waikato River forced through a narrow chasm at full power
🌲 Abel Tasman — hidden falls tucked into the coastal forest
🌄 Milford Sound — mighty cascades pouring straight into the fiord

Fewer crowds, greener landscapes and waterfalls at full power — spring really is the time to see them. If a waterfall-chasing trip sounds like your kind of holiday, get in touch and we'll help you build it. 🌿

📧 [email protected]

11/09/2026

Which reason convinced you? 👀🦭

09/09/2026

New 2027–28 season dates now available ✨

Fresh departures have just landed for one of our most popular South Island trips — the 10 Day Signature South Island, a fully guided Grand Pacific coach tour. Ten days, all the icons, and every detail taken care of. 🏔

What's included:

🚂 TranzAlpine rail journey — one of the world's great train trips
🚢 Milford Sound cruise with a picnic lunch
⛵ Lake Wakatipu cruise aboard the vintage TSS Earnslaw, plus dinner at Walter Peak Homestead
🏰 Larnach Castle with a traditional Devonshire tea
🏨 9 nights of 4-star accommodation, 9 breakfasts and 8 dinners

Plus so much more ✨

From $5,689 AUD per person (twin share). New 2027–28 departures are open now — link below to secure your spot before they fill.

https://newzealandholidays.com.au/coach-tours/10-day-signature-south-island/

06/09/2026

There's a sweet spot in the New Zealand calendar that most people miss — the weeks before summer, when the weather's warming, the landscapes are at their best, and you've still got the place mostly to yourself.

Here are 7 spots that peak before the crowds arrive:

🍷 Central Otago — blossom on the vines, cellar doors quiet, and the golden light Bannockburn's famous for

💦 Milford Sound — snowmelt sends the waterfalls into overdrive, and there's room to breathe on the boat

🌌 Lake Tekapo — crisp, clear night skies before the summer haze, with the lupins just starting to turn

🏖️ Abel Tasman — golden sand and empty trails while the summer walkers are still planning their trip

🍑 Hawke's Bay — orchards in full blossom and long lunches in the sun

🌿 The Catlins — waterfalls, sea lions and rugged coast, almost always to yourself

🏔️ Wanaka — that lake, that tree, and blossom season before the Queenstown overflow arrives

Beat the rush and start planning your summer escape now → https://newzealandholidays.com.au/

01/09/2026

26 Day Natural New Zealand 🌄🌿

Unleash your inner adventurer on a 26-day exploration of New Zealand’s diverse ecosystems. From wildlife encounters to luminous caves, soaring over whales to heli-hiking glaciers, this itinerary offers a thrilling journey for nature enthusiasts.

Included:
🚗 24 days car hire
🏨 25 nights' accommodation in hand-picked boutique hotels & lodges
🥐 24 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 9 dinners
🚢 Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
🚁 Franz Josef HeliHike
🛩️ Floatplane Landing at Orakei Korako Hidden Valley
🐳 30-Minute Whale Watching Flight Kaikōura
🦉 Zealandia by Night Sanctuary Tour
✨ Plus so much more!

Pricing starts from AUD $11,946* per person (twin share)

View package details 👉 https://newzealandholidays.com.au/packages/26-days-natural-new-zealand/

30/08/2026

Spring in New Zealand is something special. 🌸

As the days grow longer, snow still dusts the mountain peaks while wildflowers bloom below. Waterfalls are flowing, wildlife is active and the landscapes come alive with colour.

It's the perfect season to enjoy the best of both worlds, from late-season skiing to scenic road trips, hiking and wine tasting.

Would you choose spring for your New Zealand adventure? Contact us 👉 [email protected]

26/08/2026

Make the most of the snow with our Spring Ski packages! ⛷️❄️

September is one of the best times to experience Queenstown. Enjoy snow-covered mountains, crisp bluebird days and the first signs of spring, all while making the most of the last of the ski season.

Our Spring Ski packages include accommodation, Queenstown ski lift passes and a sightseeing experience, making it easy to enjoy an unforgettable New Zealand getaway.

Packages start from AUD $859 per person (twin share), or AUD $3,239 per family (2 adults + 2 children) for 6 days.

The season won't last forever, so now's the perfect time to plan your spring escape.

View all Spring Ski packages 👉https://newzealandholidays.com.au/packages/theme/spring-skiing/

23/08/2026

Why Milford Sound is even more spectacular in summer 🌿

Longer daylight hours mean more time to soak up the scenery, waterfalls cascading down towering cliffs, lush rainforest at its greenest and unforgettable cruises through one of New Zealand's most iconic landscapes.

Whether it's your first visit or your fifth, Milford Sound never fails to impress.

It's one experience every New Zealand itinerary should include. 💙

Contact us 👉 [email protected]

19/08/2026

10 Day Sun in the South ☀️🏔️

Journey to the top of the South Island as you explore the spectacular wilderness of Abel Tasman and indulge in the ultimate summer down south.

Inclusions:
🚗 9 days car hire
🌷 2 nights' accommodation in Christchurch
🦭 2 nights' accommodation in Kaikoura
🍷 2 nights' accommodation in Nelson
👣 3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk
🌊 1 night accommodation in Punakaiki
🚂 TranzAlpine Rail Journey

Pricing starts from AUD $2,730 per person (twin share)

View package details 👉 https://newzealandholidays.com.au/packages/10-day-sun-in-the-south/