The All Blacks will begin their Tri-Nations defence at home next year.
The opening game of the series is against Australia at Wellington's Cake Tin on July 17, followed by the South African test at Jade Stadium in Christchurch on July 24.
The next two games will be in Australia - the
home nation hosts South Africa on July 31 in Perth and the All Blacks in Sydney at Telstra Stadium on August 7.
The series rounds off with the two tests in South Africa - the All Blacks in Johannesburg on August 14 and Australia in Durban seven days later.
Tri-Nations schedule -
July 17: New Zealand v Australia, Westpac Stadium, Wellington
July 24: New Zealand v South Africa, Jade Stadium, Christchurch
July 31: Australia v South Africa, Subiaco Oval, Perth
August 7: Australia v New Zealand, Telstra Stadium, Sydney
August 14: South Africa v New Zealand, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
August 21: South Africa v Australia, ABSA Stadium, Durban
