EXPLORE NEW ZEALAND

THE LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD

New Zealand is the top of many bucket lists, and for good reason. It’s located as far as possible from just about everywhere, but once you’ve arrived, you’ll never want to leave.

Snow-capped mountains, wild sandy beaches, tropical forests and geothermal wonders attract adventurers and nature lovers from across the globe and provide the stunning backdrop to breathtaking hikes, adrenaline filled adventures, world-class wineries and unique wildlife.

New Zealand is the ultimate adventure.

The essentials

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

LANGUAGE

English and Te Reo Maori are the official spoken languages of New Zealand. The kiwi accent is pretty unique, but it won’t be long til you know your ‘yeah nah’s’ from your ‘nah yeah’s’.
CURRENCY

The currency of New Zealand is the New Zealand Dollar (NZ$). Whilst New Zealand is often considered an expensive destination, US Dollar, British Pounds and the Euro will go far when exchanged for NZ$.
PLUG IN

New Zealand uses plug type ‘I’, which has two angled flat pins & an optional single straight flat pin. It’s the same type that is used in Australia. Voltage is 230/240v so bring a converter for 110v devices.
CONNECT

Mobiles have good 4G coverage in the cities, but out of town the service can be unreliable. Wifi is easy to find in hotels, restaurants, shopping centres and airports, however speeds are average.
LOCAL ICONS

New Zealand is known for Maori culture, deserted beaches, snow capped mountains, the All Blacks, glaciers, delicious wine and fresh seafood. Where else can you surf and snowboard in the same day?
WHEN TO VISIT

The Southern Hemisphere summer is peak season (Dec-Feb) in New Zealand. Come in Winter (Jul-Sep) for skiing and Autumn (Mar-Apr) is the best season for hiking with settled weather and less crowds.

Plan your trip with the

TRAVEL GUIDES

Get inspired by

TOP NEW ZEALAND EXPERIENCES

Explore Aoraki Mt Cook & the Hooker Valley Track

#1
Discover the geothermal features of Rotorua

#2
Take a cruise through Milford Sound

#3
Relax on the beach at Cathedral Cove

#4
Climb to the top of Roys Peak in Wanaka

#5
Eat and drink your way around Waiheke Island

#6
Hike or kayak through Abel Taman National Park

#7
Get adventurous in the Bay of Islands

#8
Meet the locals, like the cheeky kea

#9
Get lost in Lord of the Rings territory

#10

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