Northern Lights Forecast in Zealand

The best places to view the aurora in Zealand are locations away from city lights with a clear, unobstructed view toward the nearest magnetic pole. We track 23 specific spots in this region.

The aurora season in Zealand generally runs during the local winter months when nights are longer and darker.

Cloud cover, moonlight, light pollution, and an open horizon matter as much as the Kp index. Aurora Hunt tracks 23 locations in Zealand so you can compare clear-sky windows before you travel.