New Zealand is home to natural beauty. And the best part of New Zealand is its autumn colours. Autumn starts in New Zealand from March till May and I would say that it’s the best time to visit New Zealand as you can capture its colourful beauty. Keeping this in mind, let’s have a look at some of the best places to visit in New Zealand in autumn.
1. Christchurch
Christchurch should certainly be the first place to check out in New Zealand. You will find colourful trees everywhere which will simply blow your mind away. You can take flight from New Delhi to Christchurch and check in at a hotel like Marivale Manor, Hotel Montreal or the Classic Villa. Now, comes the best part, the autumn colours! In order to catch some autumn colours, check out the Hagley Park, where you can see red, purple, orange and yellow leaves. Or else, just go for a long drive with colourful trees along the sides!
2. Arrowtown
Arrowtown is like the temple of colours. It’s the most colourful place in New Zealand during autumn. Once you reach there by train, check in at Millbrook Resort, New Orleans Hotel or Arrowtown House Boutique Hotel. Now, you can start your colourful journey! Go for a drive towards the Crown Range Road and you will surely get stunned by the colourful trees all around you. And if that wasn’t enough, you can check out Lake Hayes and Lake Wakatipu which are surrounded by colourful trees!
3. Mackenzie Country
Mackenzie Country is famous for its lakes that are fenced with yellow trees during autumn. It is just a train ride away from Arrowtown. As soon as you reach there, check in at Lake Tekapo Scenic Resort, Heritage Getaway Hotel or the Residence. Start from Tekapo where you can relax as you absorb the beauty of the yellow trees around the lakes. A nice picnic on the side will be a great idea. Also, go for a drive at the Godley Peaks Road, where the yellow trees would be ready to welcome you.
4. Central Otago
Central Otago is one place you will love, all because of its wonderful fall foliage. Take a bus or drive up to Central Otago as it’s not much far from there. For a relaxing stay, check in at Otago Central Hotel, Golden Gate Lodge or White Horse Hotel. You can have a great experience of leaf peeping at the Clyde Dam where the yellow trees will seriously stun you. Or else, drive all the way to Roxburgh where you can an amazing colourful tree show.
5. Wanaka and the Cardrona Valley
Wanaka and Cardrona Valley is your last stop in New Zealand. You can reach there by car and check in at Edgewater, Bella Vista Wanaka or Wanaka hotel. This place is populated with not only yellow, but red and orange trees such as the poplars. If you want to do some exotic leaf peeping, then a visit to Matukituki River is a must. Take selfies, play with the water, have fun! Apart from that, the Glendhu Bay is also a colourful place to enjoy leaf peeping.
You must have heard all about New Zealand and its scenic beauty. However, the best time to visit New Zealand is autumn. I bet you have already started packing!
