Traveling to New Zealand: a complete guide for Colombians ✨
You can imagine it before you even set foot there: mountains covered in fog, roads that disappear among impossible lakes, sheep crossing lonely paths, and small towns where everything seems to flow without haste.
Traveling to New Zealand is to feel that the world still holds places where nature reigns and time slows down.
At Conecty, we want to accompany you on that journey:
Not with cold technicalities, but as someone who has already traveled it and wants you to experience it better, more prepared and more connected 📱🌍.
This is not just a blog.
It's an invitation to imagine yourself there.
- 🌿 Breathing fresh air
- 🏔️ Walking among fjords and glaciers
- 🏄♂️ Challenging waves and trails
- 🌌 Looking at skies that seem unreal
📌 What will you find on this blog?
🛂 Requirements for traveling to New Zealand from Colombia
Thinking about New Zealand might sound far-fetched, but the requirements for Colombians are simpler than you imagine:
- 🛂 Valid passport: with a minimum of 6 months of validity.
- 📄 NZeTA (Electronic Travel Authorization): Mandatory for tourism. Apply online.
- 🎟️ Outbound ticket
- 🏨 Accommodation booking or invitation letter
- 🛡️ International health insurance: not mandatory, but highly recommended.
- 💉 Vaccinations: no specific vaccines are required for Colombians, except in particular cases.
✨ The essentials for a hassle-free entry
- 🛂 Valid passport
- 📄 NZeTA approved
- 🎟️ Departure confirmed
- 🛡️ Recommended insurance
💰 Real budget: how much does it cost to travel to New Zealand
Let's be honest: New Zealand is not a cheap destination, but it is one where every penny translates into a real experience.
🏨 Accommodation
- Hostels: USD $25 – $45 per night
- 3★ Hotels: USD $90 – $150
- 4★ Hotels: USD $160 and up
🍽️ Food
- Casual food: USD $12 – $20
- Average restaurant: USD $25 – $40
🚍 Transportation
- Intercity bus: USD $10 – $40
- Car rental: from USD $45 per day
🎟️ Activities
- Nature tours: USD $50 – $180
- Extreme adventure: USD $100 – $300
🌐 Connectivity
- Internet from the moment you land: from USD $10 with Conecty 📱
💡 Traveling in a group significantly lowers costs.
🌏 Cities and landscapes that take your breath away
Auckland – Where it all begins 🏙️
Modern, multicultural, and vibrant. Gateway to the country.
Queenstown – Adventure Capital of the World 🪂
Bungee jumping, rafting, mountains and lakes. Pure adrenaline.
Rotorua – Land of fire and Maori culture 🌋
Geysers, hot springs and ancestral traditions.
Milford Sound – Where nature speaks for itself 🌧️
Fjords, waterfalls, silence and wonder.
Wellington – Small, creative and charming 🎨
Art, coffee, cinema and cultural life.
☀️❄️ What is the best time to travel?
- 🌸 Spring (Sep – Nov): green, flowers, ideal weather
- ☀️ Summer (Dec – Feb): perfect for beaches and trails
- 🍁 Autumn (Mar – May): incredible colors and fewer tourists
- ❄️ Winter (June – August): snow, skiing and epic landscapes
👉 For Colombians, March to May is a perfect balance between weather and prices.
✅ Pre-travel checklist
- ✔️ Valid passport
- ✔️ NZeTA approved
- ✔️ Health insurance
- ✔️ eSIM or SIM Connecty active 📱
- ✔️ Cards + cash
- ✔️ Layered clothing
- ✔️ Power bank
- ✔️ Saved reservations
📱 Connectivity that enhances your experience in New Zealand
In a country where you move around so much, being connected is not a luxury, it's part of the journey.
With Connecty you can:
- Activate your eSIM before traveling
- Having data from the moment you land
- Use maps, bookings and transportation without relying on WiFi
- Share every landscape in real time 🌄
Connected travel completely changes how you experience New Zealand.
