Find a flight. Search for the best fares for your flight to New Zealand. Try comparative online flight look-up sites such as FareCompare, TripAdvisor and CheapFlights to get the best deal. Check which airlines fly in and out of your local airport and if they fly to New Zealand. International airports in New Zealand are based in Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, Hamilton, Rotorua, Dunedin and Christchurch. Airlines that fly to New Zealand are Air New Zealand, Qantas, Air Tahiti Nui and Air Pacific. Different airlines often offer holiday deals and specials at different times. Certain days and times are better than others when trying to find cheap flights.
Book your stay. Don't be stranded once you step off the plane -- know where you'll be staying before you get to New Zealand. If you're backpacking on a budget, a hotel or hostel may be the right pick for you. For those looking for a luxurious stay, a guest house (such as a lodge or bed and breakfast) or holiday home may be the perfect fit. For the independent traveler, New Zealand offers apartments, cottages and motels where you will have the option of cooking and doing laundry for yourself. Do your research and read reviews for some of the best accommodations to suit your needs.
Cruise New Zealand. If flying is not your desired means of travel, book a cruise to New Zealand. New Zealand has nine possible main port regions: Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Picton, Lyttelton, Port Chalmers and Firodland. Make your cruise a round-trip, or fly to New Zealand and cruise back or vice versa. Research cruise line options to find the best fit for your needs. Ships that currently come to New Zealand include Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Holland America Line, Regent, SilverSea, Crystal Cruises and Paul Gauguin.
Decide what you want to see once you get there. New Zealand is home to overwhelming natural beauty and phenomena. If it's the islands of New Zealand you're looking for, the largest New Zealand island is Rakiura. From Auckland city you can visit other islands like Waiheke and Great Barrier by ferry. If you're looking for peace and tranquility, New Zealand is home to crater lakes, dune lakes and glacial action lakes, such as lakes Taupo, Papaitonga and Manapouri. Take a trip on the Twin Coast Discovery Highway which includes both east and west coast views of New Zealand oceans. The North Island of New Zealand is home to active volcanic regions available for touring. Know what you want to see before you travel to determine your destination of choice.
Find a travel agent. If you are hesitant to book your trip to New Zealand on your own, one of the easiest ways to travel to New Zealand is to have a travel agent book the trip for you. A travel agent will set you up with the best fare for your method of travel, whether it be plane or ship, and help you find your accommodation. Research travel agencies in your area or look online for travel agents.
