New Zealand Vacation Rentals

Make a vacation rental in New Zealand your home away from home in this fascinating country located southeast of Australia.

New Zealand offers an incredible range of geographic diversity, including mountains, volcanoes, thermal mud pools, geysers, fiords, glaciers, forests, plains, rivers, lakes, and black and white sand beaches along the stunning coastline. The country is made up of two large islands, North Island and South Island, and several smaller islands. More than 30% of New Zealand's land is in parks and preserves.

The ultimate paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers, New Zealand offers a wide range of activities for guests of New Zealand vacation rentals, including bungy jumping, hiking, mountain biking, jetboating, diving, snorkeling, rafting, surfing, sailing, kayaking, fishing, mountain climbing, caving, water skiing, snow skiing and more. With more than 400 scenic golf courses, New Zealand has the most golf courses per capita in the world.

The 11,000-mile coastline offers a myriad of lovely beaches for guests of New Zealand vacation rentals. Manu Bay is a popular spot for surfing, and the clear water around Poor Knights Island was named one of the world's top ten underwater wonderlands by the late Jacques Cousteau.

At Rotorua, on the North Island, guests of New Zealand vacation rentals can see amazing geothermal sights, including spouting geysers, bubbling mud pools, steaming lakes, and beautiful silica terraces.

Milford Sound, one of New Zealand's greatest treasures, features waterfalls plunging into the deep sea, towering cliffs, and majestic Mitre Peak. Guests of New Zealand vacation rentals can view dolphins, fur seals and crested penguins from cruises or kayak trips.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, on South Island, offers a unique opportunity to observe the world's smallest penguins as they return to their nests each evening. On the west coast of South Island, guests of New Zealand vacation rentals can visit the awesome Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier.

Other activities for guests of New Zealand vacation rentals include skydiving in Taupo, swimming with dolphins in Kailoura, hiking in Fiordland National Park, and watching the glowworms in the caves of Waitomo. In the wintertime (May to September), guests of New Zealand vacation rentals can ski in Canterbury, Tongario and Southern Lakes.

In Auckland, guests of New Zealand vacation rentals will find a beautiful harbor, lovely beaches, and great shopping and nightlife. The capital city of Wellington has a vibrant entertainment district and an eclectic mix of shops. Christchurch, the South Island's largest city, offers lovely 19th century architecture, theatre, art galleries and great shopping. In Queenstown, guests of New Zealand vacation rentals can ride the Skyline Gondola for incredible views of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown and The Remarkables mountain range.

You're sure to find the perfect vacation rental for a memorable New Zealand vacation. Reserve your New Zealand vacation rental home today!