Suggested Length of Stay
Recommended lengths of stay in New Zealand is 7-12 days for a highlights tour experience or 21 days for a longer more immersive experience.
Modes of transport
Roads
Much like Australia, New Zealand roads are a mix of highways and B roads, as well as unsealed roads in smaller locations. New Zealand’s Automobile Association provides emergency breakdown services.
Trains
New Zealand train travel is all about the journey, not about getting anywhere in a hurry. Great Journeys of New Zealand operates four routes.
Flying
The country’s major domestic carrier, Air New Zealand, has an aerial network covering most of the country, often operating under the Air New Zealand Link moniker on less-popular routes. Australia-based Jetstar also flies between main urban areas.
Health Precautions
No Health Precautions.
Food and Drink
New Zealand is a mighty fine place to wine and dine. From country pubs to chic restaurants, the emphasis is on home-grown ingredients like lamb, seafood, and venison, with a thriving vegetarian and vegan food scene to cleanse the palate. Dining choices depend on destination: you will be spoilt for choice in Auckland while little seaside towns might have just a bakery and pub to pick from.
Money
New Zealand dollar.
Credit cards are used for most purchases in NZ and are accepted in most hotels and restaurants. ATMs are widely available in cities and larger towns.
Time Zone
GMT+12
Visas
Australian passport holders do not need a visa for New Zealand.
Embassy & Consulate contacts for New Zealand
Australian High Commission
72-76 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
New Zealand Embassy & Consulate contacts in Australia
New Zealand Consulate-General, Melbourne
4/45 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000
New Zealand Consulate-General – Sydney
20 Bond St, Sydney NSW 2000
Electricity
Same as Australia. 240v
Getting there (stopovers)
Air New Zealand, Qantas and Jetstar fly multiple daily flights to major centres on both Islands.
Tipping
Tipping is completely optional in NZ.
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