New Zealand travel guide
Clean, green New Zealand – home of bungee jumping, the Haka, extreme sports, Kiwis, Lord of the Rings, rugby, fush ‘n’ chups, spectacular scenery, plenty of sheep and jandals. Already confused? Then you won’t want to miss our New Zealand travel guide, giving you all the need-to-know info and more before you head off on your New Zealand holiday.
Get the low-down on all the official stuff like visas, currency info and airport in and out, plus all the fun stuff like things to do in New Zealand, the best time to visit, fun events, and most importantly, some key phrases so you can understand the Kiwi lingo! Check it out.
New Zealand Fast Facts
Population
4,000,000
Languages spoken
English
New Zealand is a multi-cultural country so you’ll hear other languages spoken too, including Maori, which is also an official language of New Zealand.
Currency
Name: Dollar
Code: NZD
Symbol: $
Electricity
Electricity is supplied throughout New Zealand at 230/240V and the cycle is 50 Hz. Power sockets only accept flat 3 or 2-pin plugs, depending on whether an earth connection is fitted so an adapter may be necessary.
Time zones
GMT + 12
New Zealand is one of the first places in the world to see the new day. Daylight savings means the clocks go forward one hour on the last Sunday in September and go back one hour on the first Sunday of the following April.
Country dialling code
+64
Weights & measures
Metric
*The Small Print
We’ve tried to make this destination guide as accurate as possible but please double check the essentials like visas, health and safety, airport information etc with the relevant authorities before you travel. STA Travel takes no responsibility for loss, injury or inconvenience caused as a result of this guide. All prices listed are in the currency of the destination, unless otherwise stated.
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