While naturism has been steadily gaining ground in New Zealand, it may not yet boast the same level of international recognition as some other countries. However, the tide is shifting! More and more naturist resorts in New Zealand are opening their doors to international visitors, and thanks to the splendid weather year-round, they are rapidly gaining popularity.
Conveniently situated near major cities and airports such as Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown, many naturist resorts offer easy access for travelers. Additionally, there are numerous nude beaches scattered across the country where you can comfortably skinny dip and mingle with others who share the same preference, especially on weekends.
Curious about the best time to embrace naturism in New Zealand? The answer is now! With its temperate climate and inclusive atmosphere, New Zealand provides an ideal setting to embrace naturism at your leisure.
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Review: Wellington Naturist Club in Wellington, New Zealand
When we started planning this New Zealand trip and more and more naturist clubs found their way onto our itinerary, we wondered whether we weren’t...
Read MoreReview: Hawkes Bay Naturist Club in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
One of the things we enjoyed a lot about naturism in New Zealand is not just that there are quite a lot of naturist clubs,...
Read MoreReview: Rotota Naturist Club in Waikato, New Zealand
It’s interesting how naturist clubs around the world have a lot of similarities. Obviously, you’ll find naked people in all of them, but there will...
Read MoreReview: Bay of Plenty Sun Camp in New Zealand
It’s fair to say that naturism in New Zealand has surprised us. Not just the possibilities, the abundance of unofficial nude beaches and the more...
Read MoreReview: Katikati Naturist Park in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Naturism in New Zealand is very hierarchically organised, with a national federation at the top of the pyramid and in the lower layer, clubs spread...
Read MoreReview: Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club in Auckland, New Zealand
Before we went to the Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club, AONC in short, we visited our first nude beach in New Zealand. This wasn’t a huge...
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The Nude Beaches of Auckland
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Read MoreMust-Visit Naturist Destinations for Every Month of the Year
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Read MoreNudism and Naturism around the World: Africa, Asia and Oceania
This is the third and last part of our blog series about nudism and naturism around the world. In previous chapters, we’ve talked about naturism...
Read MoreQuick Travel Resources
- Booking.com: The best resource for finding (non-naturist) hotels.
- Airbnb: The best resource for finding (non-naturist) homestays and private accommodations.
- SkyScanner: A great resource for finding flights.
- Kiwi: Another great resource for finding flights.
- Busbud: The best resource for finding bus tickets.
- Rome2Rio: The best way to find out how to get from one place to another.
- EconomyBookings: The best resource for finding rental cars.
- Outdoorsy: The best resource for finding rental campervans.
- IntuiTravel: The best resource for finding airport transfers.
➡️ Find more travel resources on our Resources Page.