Beat the heat – 9 reasons Winter in New Zealand is a winner

As the days lengthen and the temperatures continue to rise in the Northern Hemisphere… Winter is in full swing in our little slice of paradise.

New Zealand’s unique location in the far south creates a special opportunity for savvy travellers to escape those long hot dog days of summer. School is out for the long summer break in North America, Europe, and Asia, making Winter the perfect season for an amazing family holiday that gives you the time to experience everything that this amazing country has to offer.

Why Winter? Why not!

Regardless of season, there is so much to do that it can be hard to fit it all in. But Winter has its own special advantages, appeal, and activities.

When contemplating New Zealand in Winter, visitors often picture the snowy slopes of the Southern Alps and imagine bitter cold temperatures and harsh weather. However, in reality, we are blessed with a relatively mild climate, where we rarely see snowfall in most of the…