New Zealand is an island country located in Pacific Ocean, Oceania. New Zealand consists of two main landmasses: North Island and South Island, along with many small islands. This country does not share borders with any countries because of its isolated location. The country has an area of 270,534km2 and the population of more than 4.5 million people. New Zealand is situated about 900 miles east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly 600 miles south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, while Auckland is the most populous city.
New Zealand has a mild and temperate maritime climate. The average temperature ranges from 10-16°C from north to south. Historical maxima and minima are 42°C and -25°C. The climate varies sharply across regions. The southern and southwestern parts of the South Island have a cool and pleasant climate, while the north and northeast of South Island are the sunniest areas of the country. In addition, snow often appears in the South Island from June to October. Snowfall is less common in the North Island, although it does occur.
New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. Its official currency is New Zealand dollar. This country has two official languages including English and Maori. In terms of religion, Christianity is the predominant religion in this country. The main Christian denominations are the Anglicanism (representing 14.8%), Roman Catholic (accounting for 13,6%), Presbyterian (10,7%) and Methodist (5%).
Wellington is the capital as well as a cultural and art center of New Zealand. Wellington owns many heritage buildings, famous museums such as Tapapa Museum and large art galleries. The big cultural events of the country are held here. Wellington is an ideal place for relaxation. This beautiful city looks like a great painting with impressive wooden houses built on mountainsides, hills, sea ports, green forests and wild animal reserve area. Additionally, there are stunning beaches on small islands and dreaming villages along the coast. Te Papa Museum, Parliament House, Botanical Gardens, the National Congress, Zealandia - the natural museum, Victoria Mountain, the famous pearl production and Masterton are indispensable attractions in Wellington. Also, nightlife in Wellington is very vibrant with many restaurants, bars, pubs and unique coffee shops.
Auckland is one of the most busiest cities and known as the city of sails in New Zealand. Auckland is surrounded by beautiful islands, sea and forests. Coming here, tourists can visit parks, landscapes, shopping areas, restaurants, walkways, bars, clubs, museums and so on. During the tour in Auckland, tourists should not miss Auckland Museum- one of the most famous museums of New Zealand, Mission Bay, Piha beach, Princes and Viaduct Wharf, Sky Tower, Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium, and Otara Market.
Dunedin Airport, Dunedin (DUD) - New Zealand Palmerston North International Airport, Palmerston (PMR) - New Zealand Rotorua Airport, Rotorua (ROT) - New Zealand Wanaka Airport, Wanaka (WKA) - New Zealand Auckland Airport, Auckland (AKL) - New Zealand Nelson Airport, Nelson (NSN) - New Zealand Whakatane Airport, Whakatane (WHK) - New Zealand Taupo Airport, Taupo (TUO) - New Zealand Richard Pearse Airport, Timaru (TIU) - New Zealand Napier Airport , Napier Hastings (NPE) - New Zealand Paraparaumu Airport, Paraparaumu (PPQ) - New Zealand Westport Airport, Westport (WSZ) - New Zealand New Plymouth Airport, New Plymouth (NPL) - New Zealand Hood Aerodrome, Masterton (MRO) - New Zealand Nusatupe Airport, Gizo (GZO) - New Zealand Moorea Airport , Moorea (MOZ) - New Zealand Wanganui Airport, Wanganui (WAG) - New Zealand Kaitaia Airport, Kaitaia (KAT) - New Zealand Bay of Islands Airport , Kerikeri (KKE) - New Zealand Whangarei Airport, Whangarei (WRE) - New Zealand
Currently, there are some main international airports such as Auckland Airport, Christchurch Airport, and Wellington International Airport exploiting daily domestic and international flights to/ from New Zealand. In addition, tourists can choose flights from New Zealand at some major airports such as
Rotorua International Airport (Rotorua)
Hamilton International Airport (Hamilton)
Milford Sound Airport (Milford Sound)
Gisborne Airport (Gisborne)
Queenstown Airport (Queenstown)
Currently, cheap flights New Zealand - Vietnam can easily book cheap flights of the reputable airlines in Asia and Australia. The popular airlines having flights to New Zealand and from New Zealand to Vietnam are Vietnam Airlines, China Air, China Southern Airlines, Qantas Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Malaysia Airlines...
Auckland Blenheim Christchurch Dunedin Gisborne Gizo Hokitika Hamilton Huahine Invercargill Kaitaia Kerikeri Moorea Masterton Napier Hastings New Plymouth Nelson Palmerston Paraparaumu Rotorua Timaru Tauranga Taupo Wanganui Whakatane Wanaka Wellington Whangarei Westport Yap, Caroline Islands Queenstown
Sichuan Airlines -> 320 USD Royal Brunei Airlines -> 508 USD Vietnam Airlines -> 422 USD Hong Kong Airlines -> 367 USD Philippine Airlines -> 322 USD Shenzhen Airlines -> 803 USD Air France -> 2,555 USD China Eastern Airlines -> 353 USD Aircalin <-> 5,683 USD Air Tahiti Nui -> 1,462 USD China Airlines -> 373 USD China Southern Airlines -> 354 USD Swiss International Airlines <-> 10,793 USD Asiana Airlines -> 956 USD Malaysia Airline -> 385 USD Garuda Indonesia <-> 4,026 USD Hahn Air -> 348 USD Lao Airlines -> 2,354 USD All Nippon Airways <-> 1,839 USD Air Pacific -> 427 USD
Air New Zealand is the most popular national airline in New Zealand. It is also the largest airline in Oceania with the excellent quality service. This airlines currently offers cheap flights to Oceania, cheap flights to South East Asia, and some country in other continents such as America, British, Argentina, Chile... Popular and low-cost airlines flying to New Zealand include Air China, Air Tahiti Nui, Philippine Airlines, Qantas operated by Jetconnect, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Samoa, Virgin Australia, Malaysia Airlines, LAN Airlines, Korean Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Fiji Airways, Emirates, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Aircalin, Air Vanuatu...
Country City Thailand -> New Zealand 345 USD Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Khon Kaen Vietnam -> New Zealand 364 USD Ban Me Thuot, Hanoi, Haiphong, Phu Quoc, Quang Binh, Vinh, Rach Gia Australia -> New Zealand 189 USD Brisbane France <-> New Zealand 1,761 USD Paris United Kingdom -> New Zealand 1,133 USD London, London Malaysia <-> New Zealand 1,165 USD Penang Lao, People's Dem. Rep. -> New Zealand 894 USD Pakse Cambodia -> New Zealand 380 USD Phnom Penh, Siem Reap Singapore -> New Zealand 654 USD Singapore
Visitors can book tickets to New Zealand from destinations in Asia, and some countries in other continents such as America, British, Chile, Argentina... as below:
Country |
City |
China |
Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai |
Malaysia |
Kuala Lumpur |
Singapore |
Singapore |
South Korea |
Seoul-Incheon |
United States |
Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco |
Tahiti - French Polynesia |
Papeete |
Vanuatu |
Port Vila |
New Caledonia |
Nouméa |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong |
Australia |
Brisbane, Sydney, Gold Coast, Adelaide |
United Arab Emirates |
Dubai-International |
Republic of Fiji |
Nadi, Suva |
Chile |
Santiago de Chile |
Philippines |
Manila |
Thailand |
Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi |
Samoa Island |
Apia |
Argentina |
Buenos Aires-Ezeiza |
England |
London-Heathrow |
Japan |
Tokyo - Narita |
- Visitors can travel New Zealand all year round. Visitors, who like warm weather with pleasant sunshine and clear blue sky, should travel to New Zealand from November to April of the following year, when Christmas is held. Visitors coming here during the time cannot ignore exciting winter sports such as skiing, playing with snow...
- New Zealand was the former colony of British, so its food is influenced greatly by Britain cuisine. Traveling to New Zealand, tourists will certainly enjoy a rich and unique culinary culture. Delicious dishes and drinks in New Zealand are seafood cakes, kiwifruit, cheese, chocolate, Vegemite and Marmite paste, white wine, chutney sauce, crackers, New Zealand ice cream and barbecue... Snacks is quite popular in New Zealand, along with sandwiches, Burger King or McDonald. New Zealand is known for many delicious fruits, especially kiwi. It would be great to enjoy the delicious fruits and visit the most famous kiwi orchards such as Te Puke, Rotorua, Nelson...
- The official currency in New Zealand is New Zealand dollar (NZD), but visitor can also pay by US dollar at many places. Also, visitors can pay by credit cards such as Visa, Master at restaurants, shops, supermarkets, shopping centers, and luxury hotels...
- New Zealand people are very polite, friendly and hospitable. They prefer a peaceful life to a noisy and boisterous one. Shops in the suburbs are often just opens until Friday, while those in the city center are opened all days. Goods in this country is quite diverse and imported from many countries.
- New Zealand has a convenient and modern transportation system; therefore, visitors can select suitable private or public vehicles to get around.