Is New Zealand safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is New Zealand for female travelers?
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based on 29 experiences from female travelers
New Zealand, Solo travel
I felt safe, it was one of the great things that you easily meet people who are generous and kind! I must say without a car traveling could have been a bigger task, so having a car was a plus plus. I haven’t felt unsafe or threatened. Food was better when self cooked
Posted: October 18, 2025Experienced: September, 2024Rotorua, Couple travel
You might like it if it’s your first time but it’s so much diff from when I first visited as a student back in the early 90s. It’s become a lot more commercial and I suspect the geyser is even artificial. I read reviews that they were too. However it’s a safe town. Love the vibes there in general.
Posted: September 29, 2025
Cassi
United Kingdom
New Zealand, Family travel
I felt really safe and so comfortable at all times. We went parasailing which i recommended, 10/10! Went to beaches, tried local food places, rode horses in lakes and just tried to see as much as we could. We rented a car and it was really easy to do. Not too much hassle. We stayed with a host family while we were there and it was so much fun. Would definitely go back and plan too
Posted: June 17, 2025
Mel
Australia
Queenstown, Couple travel
Queenstown is such a beautiful little mountain town. There is so many activities to do. Lots of adventure sports if you’re into that. We hired a rental car to get around but I’m not sure whether it’s needed if you’re content to stay in the same place. Accommodation and food can be a bit of the expensive side. I found some airbnbs that were reasonably priced. The scenery and hiking here is unreal. If you like the outdoors and mountains go to Queenstown. One of the safest places I’ve ever travelled as well.
Posted: February 6, 2025New Zealand, Group travel
I did a two week road trip. It was such a wonderful experience. I may say that it is probably the most beautiful country I've ever been to. The natural landscapes are amazing. However, do not make the same mistake I did... I went in winter... I didn't know what cold means till I visited NZ... I would probably recommend you to go to any other season of the year, you won't probably see snow but you will survive 😂😂
Posted: February 2, 2025Experienced: May, 2020How safe is New Zealand for women?
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Based on 73 local experiences
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Based on 73 local experiences
Auckland
I’d say it’s generally safe, but because I used to live there for 4 years back in the early 90s, I tend to compare with those days, and it does pale in comparison now. It’s a lot LESS safe than before.
Posted: September 29, 2025Auckland
Pretty safe overall, but exercise good observation skills in the city, at night and on public transport. The city does have aggressive homeless folk or those with severe untreated MH issues who may yell abuse or try to touch you. Be confident and ignore. Be situationally aware on public transport as there are a number of thefts and MH related abusive incidents.
Posted: September 15, 2025
Kendall
Pōkeno
Pokeno is a very very small country town. I actually live 15min past Pokeno but there is nothing but fro land and a school where I live so we drive to Pokeno or Pukekohe. Pokeno has essentials, supermarket gas ice cream, bakery and a couple cafes and butchery. Pukekohe has everything you need
Posted: August 23, 2025New Zealand
Very safe, keep wits about yourself at night and homeless people who may bother you (usually harmless but meth use is problem in NZ). You can carry things without concern, public transport is safe and easy to use, drivers can be a bit aggressive, pull over safely and let people pass. Very low crime rates, usually intimate partner violence or gangs not bystanders/strangers.
Posted: August 19, 2025
Danielle
Palmerston North
Palmerston North has some beautiful nature scenery walks. For the most part, I believe it is a safe city. I would be weary about walking after dark on your own in areas with low lit paths or off route. However, walking around town areas or footpaths would be rated mainly safe with very little concern.
Posted: August 17, 2025Safety in New Zealand
