Is New Zealand Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is New Zealand?
Safety at night:Safe
Public transportation:Very safe
Street harassment:Very low
Petty crimes:Low
Is New Zealand worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 22 experiences from female travelers
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Syaza
Malaysia
Christchurch, Solo travel
I was travelling solo from Malaysia to Christchurch for a conference. I met a few friends there and would go around with them. But most of the time I also like to walk alone. Although a few years have passed since the mosque attack, I also feel cautious especially as a Muslim hijabi. But it was all okay, people were friendly and Christchurch to me looks like a city of rebuilding and relearning, especially after the earthquake. I was partially sponsored for my accommodation and flight so I wasn't sure of the rate. I stayed at an Airbnb on my last night as it was near the airport, it was a really nice airbnb with super friendly hosts I walk a lot, the food was okay, but I also tried the Uber and Uber food there.
Posted: August 30, 2024Experienced: April, 2023
Rana
Saudi Arabia
Queenstown, Solo travel
I visited Queenstosn in December 2023. What an amazing place, the unbelievable nature and in top of that there are tons of activities you can do. In general, the quality of food is great in New Zealand. Queenstown is a very safe town for female solo travelers.
Posted: August 24, 2024
Frauke
Netherlands
New Zealand, Solo travel
New Zealand is the best country for hiking and meeting nature. Don't go there for the food. But you'll be amazed by the kindness of the people and the spectacular views. Many 1 to 7 day hikes are easy to access
Posted: August 6, 2024Experienced: April, 2023
Megan
New Zealand
Kaikoura, Solo travel
Very cute wee town with a good vibe to it and a beautiful drive on either side. If you’re looking to relax a bit and this is the stop for you. Nothing overly exciting going on but surrounded by beautiful nature and lovely hikes.
Posted: July 23, 2024New Zealand, Solo travel
Did a backpacking solo trip to New zealand for 15 months in 2018 :) I travelled from the North to the South and then back to the North in a camper van. It was an experience I would recommend everyone should have! Along my trip I took different jobs to finance my travels and met so many other lovely travellers that way, some of whom I am still in touch with today! I highly recommend working on fruit orchards, as it was always fun and you meet the most other travellers. I also definitely recommend buying a car to be more flexible. Personally, I would suggest buying a camper van, as it was amazing to be able to sleep right at the most beautiful nature spots. I felt really safe at all times! If you have any questions, feel free to ask me😊
Posted: July 21, 2024Experienced: October, 2018
Aurora
Germany
New Zealand, Family travel
It feels much safer than in Europe in general. It’s less people, and the nature is so peaceful. The air in the mountain is out of the world refreshing. You need a car to travel easily everywhere in the country. But we took the flexibus, and sign up for some local tourism groups which gets rid of the hassle of driving and planning a lot, and the groups were also good.
Posted: June 22, 2024
Anwesha
India
New Zealand, Couple travel
Highlights of my NZ trip & things I’d strongly recommend not to miss: 1. Rotoura- the geothermal formations with their vibrant colors are simply one-of-kind experience. 2. Lake Tekapo- another unique experience of staying in a small quite village where lights go out in the evenings for you to fully enjoy the famour Tekapo night sky and stargazing 3. South Island drive- If possible self drive through south island. Its very safe and easy drive. Roads are the best I’ve driven on with lovely countryside views Rest of my itenary included Auckland and Queensland cities, Hobbiton day trip, Hahei beach town (and a hike to Cathedral Cove), and a tour of the famous Milford Sound. We went to see the very instagrammable Wanaka Tree too enroute to Tekapo and i found it to be very over rated. I’d rather recommend stopping over at The Puzzling World in Wanaka- a very interesting illusion museum!
Posted: June 19, 2024
Jessica
New Zealand
Nelson, Family travel
This was a mixture of takaka, Nelson, and kahurangi national park is incredible so is Harwords hole you have to go spend a week just tramping and driving around a car is definitely a nessassery though.
Posted: June 17, 2024Experienced: March, 2024Queenstown, Solo travel
I felt not safe in Queenstown when I risked booking a mixed hostel room. It was only me and another guy. However, I ventured for sex from me subtly. I said no. Then he left the room and never came back. Tbh, I was afraid he was gonna come back but I didn’t let the reception know or ring the police. That was a lucky miss for me. Other than this experience, everything else was impeccable.
Posted: June 15, 2024New Zealand, Solo travel
I felt very safe my whole time in NZ, such friendly and helpful people. Stayed at a few different hostels and met a few great travel buddies along the way! Highly recommend. There are some absolutely stunning areas of natural beauty everywhere you look.
Posted: June 14, 2024Experienced: May, 2006Is New Zealand safe for women?
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Paekākāriki
Paekakariki is a small village, it feels very safe as there are lots of houses around, young families, and a friendly community. The train station is well lit. I would still use caution if walking alone at night and not go walking alone in park areas or the beach etc after dark as standard, but generally it is a safe place.
Posted: October 30, 2024Auckland
I grew up in Auckland and we left our front door unlocked in our house all the time and never had a problem. Some crime is on the rise but I still feel safe walking alone at night and living alone in NZ. Police are active and there is strong community spirit. Pick-pocketing is not common at all. New Zealand was the first country in the world to give women the vote. You can and should expect to be treated fairly and equally. New Zealand is over 50% atheist so you are free to be yourself, without religious restrictions. Gay marriage is legal in NZ. NZ can be racist towards people that are not white, especially in the South Island where it is a pre-dominantly white population. Due to the low population of people from Africa in NZ, if you are of African descent you may get treated like an exotic flower.
Posted: October 29, 2024Meet locals in New Zealand
Summer
About Me
Hello! My name is Summer and I am a 24 year old solo female backpacker travelling around the world. I love connecting with local and fellow women travellers on my journey :)
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Samantha
About Me
I am friendly,easy going, good sense of humour, honest, smoker, like to have a drink, but not everyday and nothing too strong, interested to learn about other countries and cultures and of course to travel to various countries.
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Samantha
New Zealand
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3 days
About me
I am friendly,easy going, good sense of humour, honest, smoker, like to have a drink, but not everyday and nothing too strong, interested to learn about other countries and cultures and of course to travel to various countries.
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Ashleigh
Hastings
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi, I’m Ashleigh, avid solo traveller, mum and business owner. I live in Havelock North, Hastings, New Zealand. I know how intimidating it can be being on your own in a foreign country, so I’d love to offer whatever I can to make your trip a little less lonely.
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Angel
About Me
Born and grow up in Hong Kong, stayed in Australia, Netherlands and Paris briefly. I spent lots of my time travelling as a digital nomads before covid.
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Elizabeth
About Me
Mostly an introvert, I'm a big believer that travel is a beautiful way of expanding horizons, experiencing new things, and meeting new people. Also a knitter, reader, and primary human to a corgi.
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