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New Zealand (Australia & Oceania, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for New Zealand (Australia & Oceania, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $18.63, median 17 reviews, average rating 4.4 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 30/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $12.99 – $24.37 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.4 |
| New releases (90 days) | 15% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 32% of the parent category Australia & Oceania (53), one of the easier corners under it.
- 15% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 80% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 76% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 17 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 New Zealand best sellers
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100 Dives of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Underwater Destinations (100 of a Lifetime)
by Carrie Miller
- List rank#1
- Price$21.06
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,343
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New Zealand Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3500)
- List rank#2
- Price$13.93
- Rating4.7
- Reviews801
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Lonely Planet New Zealand: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Auckland, Queenstown, Wellington, Taranaki and more (Travel Guide)
- List rank#3
- Price$19.89
- Rating4.0
- Reviews103
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Fodor's Essential New Zealand (Full-color Travel Guide)
- List rank#4
- Price$19.94
- Rating4.7
- Reviews52
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Lonely Planet New Zealand Planning Map
- List rank#5
- Price$9.31
- Rating4.5
- Reviews56
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Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of the World: 200 Amazing Treks & Trails | Travel Planning Tips & Advice | 1 Day to Multi Week Adventures | Beautiful Photography & Maps
- List rank#6
- Price$16.74
- Rating4.8
- Reviews877
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Kinfolk Travel: Slower Ways to See the World
by John Burns
- List rank#7
- Price$24.76
- Rating4.8
- Reviews293
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New Zealand - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
by Lyn McNamee
- List rank#8
- Price$15.83
- Rating4.4
- Reviews103
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Lonely Planet New Zealand's South Island Planning Map
- List rank#9
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.1
- Reviews39
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Lonely Planet New Zealand's South Island: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Christchurch & Canterbury, Marlborough and more (Travel Guide)
- List rank#10
- Price$24.79
- Rating4.6
- Reviews21
FAQ
Is New Zealand a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 30/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 17 reviews and sells for $18.63.
How many reviews do you need to rank in New Zealand?
The median best seller has 17 reviews, and 83% of them have fewer than 100.
What do New Zealand best sellers cost?
The median price is $18.63; half of the best sellers are priced between $12.99 and $24.37.
Can new books break into New Zealand?
15% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.