Packing List for each Season 👚👖👢

🌸 Spring (September-November)

North Island:

• Light layers (t-shirts, long sleeves, light jumper)

• Waterproof jacket (showers are common)

• Comfortable walking shoes/sneakers

• Jeans/leggings for cooler mornings/evenings

• Sunglasses & sunscreen (UV can already be strong)

• Light scarf for wind

South Island:

• Warm layers (merino base layer, fleece, puffer)

• Waterproof/windproof jacket

• Sturdy walking shoes/hiking boots

• Beanie & gloves for alpine areas

• Sunglasses & sunscreen

• Thermal leggings (if visiting mountains or doing early hikes)

☀️ Summer (December-February)

North Island:

• Shorts, t-shirts, light dresses

• Sun hat & sunglasses

• Swimwear & beach towel

• Sandals/jandals + walking shoes

• Light rain jacket (summer showers)

• Reusable water bottle

South Island:

• Layers (days can be hot, nights cool)

• Shorts/t-shirts, but also a warm jumper

• Waterproof jacket (changeable weather)

• Hiking shoes/boots for trails

• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)

• Swimwear (lakes, rivers, hot pools)

🍂 Autumn (March-May)

North Island:

• Light to medium layers (t-shirts, sweaters, light jackets)

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Rain jacket/umbrella

• Scarf (mornings/evenings can be crisp)

• Warm socks for cooler nights

South Island:

• Warm layers (merino/fleece, jacket)

• Waterproof jacket (rain is common)

• Hiking boots (autumn colours are great for walks)

• Beanie & gloves (especially in May)

• Thermals if heading into alpine areas

❄️ Winter (June-August)

North Island:

• Warm layers (sweaters, jackets)

• Raincoat (winter showers common)

• Jeans/leggings

• Comfortable closed shoes

• Umbrella for city days

• Scarf/hat (especially in Wellington & central plateau)

South Island:

• Heavy layers (down jacket, thermals, fleece)

• Waterproof outerwear

• Beanie, gloves, scarf essential

• Thermal socks & sturdy shoes/boots (snow possible)

• Ski gear if visiting Queenstown/Wanaka or Mt Hutt etc

• Sunglasses (snow glare can be strong)