If you are travelling to New Zealand then you may be wondering whether you will need to tip for services such as hotels and taxis while you are visiting. 

In general, tipping is not expected at all in New Zealand. Due to the higher wages received by New Zealanders employed in hospitality and tourism, the culture of tipping has never developed in New Zealand.

So, do you need to tip in New Zealand? The answer is no, tipping is not something that travellers to the “land of the long white cloud” need to worry about.

There is however one exception to this rule, scroll down to discover our comprehensive and up to date guide on tipping in New Zealand.