When is the best time to visit New Zealand to snorkle, swim and enjoy nature?

Question

thank you very much.I would like to avoid jellyfish season and etc.

Answer 1

Late December, Jan, Feb and early March are the best times. Anywhere north of Auckland is mint. Particularly around Leigh, Whangarei, Poor Knights and the Bay of Islands.

Answer 2

We don't have a major jellyfish problem like Australia or anything so no worries there.  The best & most reliable time of year for weather all round NZ is February.  Also the school holidays end at the beginning of Feb so you avoid all the crowds & lack of accomodation situation.  

For snorkeling & swimming the best places are all in the upper North Island, Auckland, Northland and The Coromandel.  

Also get a Lonely Planet guidebook

weather is:

metservice.co.nz

Answer 3

October to Febuary

Answer 4

IT would depend what time of the year you arrive, in the North island or the South  for that matter, from November through to about March would be a good time, the weather is warm, and there is some very good locations to visit. try Google it, and you will have a lot of info to go on (I did and was surprised as what I came up with)

Good luck,

Answer 5

Over summer which is December through to end of March is probably best. A little earlier or later will still be reasonably warm for hiking and enjoying nature, but may be too cold for swimming. We do not have a jellyfish season. Occasionally beaches get jelly fish but unlike some countries, it is not really that predictable.February, is the best month usually for swimming and snorkelling.

Answer 6

Hmm I'm not an expert on the jellyfish thing, but summer time would probably be the best time? I've heard that jellyfish numbers are not very predictable...but on a different note maybe not in the heat of summer as it can get pretty hot and sticky here so mid-Feb? The weather is good then, without the humidity annoying your scenic walks, etc. Hope this helps!

Answer 7

summer time is best. mid november to april

Answer 8

Like Jem said November through to March would be ideal.

For snorkeling, I would head towards Auckland's west coast and travel up to Tutukaka Harbour (30km from Whangarei) where I would hop aboard one of several charter boats that take people on daily trips out to ‘The Poor Knight Islands' marine reserve. Down south, I would travel to Kaikoura where charter boats often encounter sperm whales, and where you can snorkel with dusky dolphins and fur seals. As for Jellyfish, I don't like the buggers either, and have only encountered them a few times while swimming in the ocean. But trying to predict when they're going to show up is near impossible.

Answer 9

between the months of december and feburary they are the peak seasons for summer.