Kiwi fans of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have their chance to see the newly married royal couple in person.
It has been confirmed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are heading NZ later next month, spending five days in the country.
Starting in Wellington on October 28th, they'll visit Abel Tasman National Park the following day, Auckland on October 30th and Rotorua on October 31st.
Their Royal Highnesses will leave the country on November 1, with further details about the couple's itinerary to will be released closer to their arrival.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern welcomed the news, saying it's "wonderful" that the Duke and Duchess will visit New Zealand as part of their first major international tour.
"I know they will receive a very warm Kiwi welcome wherever they go," she said in a statement.
"I hope many New Zealanders will have the opportunity to see the Duke and Duchess as they visit some of our beautiful provinces and national parks, and experience our hospitality."
The visit is part of their autumn tour to Australia, Fiji and Tonga.
