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New Zealand: For Foreign Visitors

Banks & Money  The currency in New Zealand is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).  It is easily... Last edited: 30 March 2016 Crossing the Border  New Zealand is an island nation and as a result of its geographic isolation has... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Emergencies  The Emergency number for New Zealand is 111. This will get you to an operator... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Important Phrases  English is spoken throughout New Zealand, however there are many local acronyms... Last edited: 15 March 2013 Telephones  Country Code 64 and International Dia... Code 00  Local telephone numbers have... Last edited: 10 March 2015 Tipping & Etiquette  New Zealand has been described as having a "true" merit-based tipping culture... Last edited: 12 August 2015 On south from Christchurch  Cruising on south an hour's drive from Christchurch is the Ashburton District... Last edited: 26 March 2014 3 things must see and do in Mt Cook  3 things must see and do in Mt Cook  Mt Cook is the one of the place the visit... Last edited: 23 December 2011 A 14 day North Island Itinerary  North Island  14 day itinerary for camper van travelers:   Day 1 - 2 -Auckland... Last edited: 7 August 2016 Accident Insurance (ACC)  Since1974, New Zealand has had the Accident Compensation scheme, commonly known... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Accommodation in New Zealand  Types of Accommodation New Zealand has a wide range of accommodation, ranging... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Akaroa - A Little Bit French  Akaroa - a Little Bit of France in NZ From Christchurch take Route 75 (easy to... Last edited: 24 January 2012 Alpine Pacific Triangle  Three of New Zealand’s popular recreational destinations, Hanmer Springs... Last edited: 26 May 2012 Are You Welcome in Kaikoura?  Camping around Kaikoura - Mayor Heays was questioned and answered As a person... Last edited: 18 April 2008 Arthur's Pass  One of the highlights of a trip through the South Island but if the traveler is... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Bank Accounts  When coming to New Zealand from overseas, the first thing most people tend to... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Bicycling/Walking the Rail Trail  Central Otago & the Rail Trail - A not to be missed part of New Zealand... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Blenheim to Kaikoura  Blenheim/Kaikoura - South Island  Off to the fabulous East Coast of the South... Last edited: 31 July 2007 Catlins  "The Catlins is  where native forest meets the sea fostering waterfalls and... Last edited: 29 August 2016 Driving SH33 Tauranga to Rotorua  Mount Maunganui is New Zealand's favourite summer holiday destination with a... Last edited: 16 July 2006 Dunedin, Otago Peninsula & Port Chalmers  The City of Dunedin/Port Chalmers 1 1/2 hours south from Moeraki you descend... Last edited: 30 August 2007 Duntroon - A hidden wonder                                            On the Road – Time Travel (A... Last edited: 23 December 2015 Electricity & Water  New Zealand's electricity supply operates at 230 volts, 50 hertz. Plugs and... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Exploring Manawatu between the Highways  Visitors to New Zealand who've already been and visited the top tourist spots... Last edited: 16 September 2010 Gay & Lesbian Tourism, New Zealand  New Zealand is a very welcoming open minded and diverse country to visit. New... Last edited: 21 December 2015 General Information about NZ Travel  What follows might be most useful for visitors from Ireland and the UK... Last edited: 26 May 2014 Golden Bay, South Island  Golden Bay South Island, New Zealand This is without a doubt one of the top... Last edited: 12 October 2016 Haast Pass, Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers  It would be a shame if you hurried through one of the most beautiful drives in... Last edited: 20 April 2012 Hanmer Springs & Lewis Pass  Hanmer Springs from Kaikoura - Highway One south When traveling south from... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Invercargill to Te Anau - Southern Route  Invercargill to Bluff and Stewart Island, Riverton to Te Anau Be sure to take... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Kaikoura to Christchurch  Kaikoura to Christchurch Leaving Kaikoura south on Route One after having... Last edited: 2 August 2007 Lawrence - The Gold Discovery Town  Lawrence - Gold Town From Route One at Clarksville (32kms south of Dunedin... Last edited: 31 July 2007 Mackenzie - the High Country  The overwhelming beauty of the Mackenzie Country is spectacular. Stark and... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Mackenzie Country  A bit of a comparison of locations in the Mackenzie Country: Lake Pukaki - an... Last edited: 18 August 2016 Maniototo Region of Central Otago  The Maniototo Region of Central Otago . Distances to Ranfurly Alexandra... Last edited: 26 December 2015 Marlborough Wine Country - Blenheim  Blenheim Information: Details of the Blenheim region to find where to go, what... Last edited: 26 September 2013 Napier, Hawkes Bay - Wine Country  Accomodation Te Pania Hotel is very handy, especially for short stays. It’s... Last edited: 9 September 2014 New Zealand - Animals Found Here  Of interest to some may be the type of animals you encounter on your travels in... Last edited: 23 December 2015 North to South Island   Let us begin the South Island travel in the North Island providing information... Last edited: 20 February 2016 Oamaru - Penguin Town  81kms from Timaru south  to Oamaru It is a town slowly awakening to the present... Last edited: 12 August 2007 Off the Beaten Track- North Island  Off the Beaten Track Roads  SH38 Lake Waikaremoana (Rotorua-Wairoa) very... Last edited: 24 October 2012 Omarama - Gliding capital of New Zealand  Omarama "Place of Light" is 40 minutes south  from Route 8 after leaving Mount... Last edited: 23 December 2015 On the way to the Bay of Islands  Orewa & Waiwera Orewa is a bustling beach resort just north of Auckland on... Last edited: 23 December 2015 Palmerston North - NZ's Rugby Heritage  Many visitors to New Zealand typically make the journey through the country... Last edited: 23 December 2015 Photographing New Zealand  The country of New Zealand provides some of the finest opportunities in the... Last edited: 5 June 2007 Picton to Nelson Region  Picton to Nelson Tasman Driving times: Picton to Nelson (direct) 144k- 2hours... Last edited: 21 October 2014 Pictorial Taupo    Lake Taupo on a still winter's day with the mountains of the Central Plateau... Last edited: 6 May 2007 Road Condition Information Services  If you are driving in alpine areas of NZ (incl Desert Rd in the NI) it is... Last edited: 14 July 2014 Rotorua- other activities  When you've had your fill of the regular tourist activities in Rotorua or are... Last edited: 29 February 2008 Te Anau to Queenstown  From Te Anau take Route 94 to Lumsden (77kms) and turn north on Route 6... Last edited: 23 December 2015 Telephones/Postal - More Information  New Zealand Phone Services  There are 6,500 payphones throughout New Zealand... Last edited: 23 December 2015 The Good the Bad and the Ugly  The Good NZ is everything you ever dreamed about or have seen in the movies. As... Last edited: 23 December 2015 Timaru - South Island Town  Timaru -  From Winchester after turning right after leaving Geraldine on the... Last edited: 23 December 2015 Train Enthusiasts  Train enthusiasts who've tried it all - steam, gorge, and model railways, have... Last edited: 16 September 2010 Travel Apps  A variety of Travel Apps for smartphones and tablets (Android and Apple).  Some... Last edited: 15 December 2015 Visas & Immigration  Here are a few links to information about Visas & Immigration for... Last edited: 16 December 2015 Visiting the Winterless North  The Bay of Islands is approximately 4 hours north of Auckland by car... Last edited: 24 November 2008