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New Zealand
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Oceania
New Zealand (English: New Zealand, Maori: Aotearoa) is a country and also island territory in the Pacific Ocean (Oceania) which consists of two large islands North Island and South Island and several smaller islands. New Zealand is independent from the UK since 1907. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington. A number of major cities in New Zealand: Auckland, Christchurch, Waitakere, Manukau, Hamilton and Tauranga.
Travel and holidays to New Zealand
New Zealand is mostly known for its beautiful nature. There are glaciers, mountain ranges, forests, rocks, lakes, geysers and volcanoes. The coastline is characterized by beautiful sandy beaches. In the waters around New Zealand you can dive to great inter alia reefs, shipwrecks and lots of colorful fish. Animals found in New Zealand, among others, whales, dolphins, penguins, seals and many rare bird species. Popular sports in the country are rugby, cricket and golf. Furthermore, New Zealand is known as an important wine and kiwi producer.
Regions of New Zealand:
On the North Island are the following regions: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu-Wanganui, Northland, Taranaki, Waikato and Wellington.
On the South Island are the following regions: (incl. Stewart Island) Canterbury, Marlborough, Nelson, Otago, Southland, West Coast and Tasman.
Overseas territories of New Zealand:
Chatham Islands, Cook Islands, Niue, Ross Dependency and Tokelau.
Official name: New Zealand
Continent: Oceania
Surface: 270 534 km²
Capital: Wellington
Population: 4.4331 million inhabitants (2012)
Government: Parliamentary monarchy
Highest point: 3754 m (Mount Cook)
Distance (Amsterdam - Wellington): 18.560 km, distance from Your place click here
Flight Duration: about 22 hours
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
February, March, October and November are the best months to travel to New Zealand. In these months the temperatures are pleasant and also avoid mass tourism.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to New Zealand. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
New Zealand generally has a maritime climate. Temperatures in the summer months around 20 to 25 degrees and in the winter months around 10 to 15 degrees. In the higher elevations, temperatures throughout the year are by below freezing.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for New Zealand please visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of New Zealand can be found on Climate Info.
Language
English and Maori are the two official languages in New Zealand.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least three months on departure from New Zealand.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in New Zealand for less than three months.
You should departure from New Zealand to pay a departure tax of about 25 New Zealand dollars per person.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in New Zealand: nieuwzeeland.nlambassade.org.
Dutch consulates in New Zealand: nieuwzeeland.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of New Zealand in the Netherlands nzembassy.com.
Immunization (vaccination)
You do not need vaccinations to visit New Zealand.
Currency
Paid in New Zealand with the New Zealand dollar (NZD), You convert your currency at our Currency page
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in New Zealand can be found on our ATMs page.
New Zealand Dollars to order easily through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
- New Zealand: 12 hours later (winter), 10 hours later (DST).
- Chatham Islands: 12 hours and 45 minutes later (winter), 10 hours and 45 minutes later (summer time)...
The local times, dates, time zones and exceptions of New Zealand visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In New Zealand you must drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within New Zealand provide directions.
Electricity
In New Zealand you will need an adapter.
More information about current plugs and sockets in New Zealand can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 111
- Fire: 111
- Ambulance: 111
With a cell phone you can call international numbers 112 and 911.
Tap water
The water from the tap is safe to drink.
News and newspapers
The latest news related to New Zealand can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from New Zealand can be found on Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites New Zealand ending in .nz.
Official websites of New Zealand: newzealand.govt.nz and newzealand.com.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in New Zealand is 0064 or +64.
Would you call use 0031 or +31 to the Netherlands from New Zealand.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of New Zealand.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of New Zealand.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of New Zealand.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of New Zealand.
Holidays
An overview of all the holidays in New Zealand, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about New Zealand? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in New Zealand, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about New Zealand?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have previously visited New Zealand.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in New Zealand can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in New Zealand can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to New Zealand.
- Alcohol: Buy over 18 years, drinking at all ages.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum BAC 0.8 (0 for novice drivers under 20 years).
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking at all ages.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know ...
... New Zealand by Dutch cartographers was named 'Nova Zeelandia?
... The original inhabitants, the Maori, still living in New Zealand?
... The films of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are fully incorporated in New Zealand?
... New Zealand the most distant destination is from the Netherlands?
... No snakes live in New Zealand?
... In New Zealand, the steepest street in the world (38 degrees)?
New Zealand is mostly known for its beautiful nature. There are glaciers, mountain ranges, forests, rocks, lakes, geysers and volcanoes. The coastline is characterized by beautiful sandy beaches. In the waters around New Zealand you can dive to great inter alia reefs, shipwrecks and lots of colorful fish. Animals found in New Zealand, among others, whales, dolphins, penguins, seals and many rare bird species. Popular sports in the country are rugby, cricket and golf. Furthermore, New Zealand is known as an important wine and kiwi producer.
Regions of New Zealand:
On the North Island are the following regions: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu-Wanganui, Northland, Taranaki, Waikato and Wellington.
On the South Island are the following regions: (incl. Stewart Island) Canterbury, Marlborough, Nelson, Otago, Southland, West Coast and Tasman.
Overseas territories of New Zealand:
Chatham Islands, Cook Islands, Niue, Ross Dependency and Tokelau.
Official name: New Zealand
Continent: Oceania
Surface: 270 534 km²
Capital: Wellington
Population: 4.4331 million inhabitants (2012)
Government: Parliamentary monarchy
Highest point: 3754 m (Mount Cook)
Distance (Amsterdam - Wellington): 18.560 km, distance from Your place click here
Flight Duration: about 22 hours
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
February, March, October and November are the best months to travel to New Zealand. In these months the temperatures are pleasant and also avoid mass tourism.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to New Zealand. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
New Zealand generally has a maritime climate. Temperatures in the summer months around 20 to 25 degrees and in the winter months around 10 to 15 degrees. In the higher elevations, temperatures throughout the year are by below freezing.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for New Zealand please visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of New Zealand can be found on Climate Info.
Language
English and Maori are the two official languages in New Zealand.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least three months on departure from New Zealand.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in New Zealand for less than three months.
You should departure from New Zealand to pay a departure tax of about 25 New Zealand dollars per person.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in New Zealand: nieuwzeeland.nlambassade.org.
Dutch consulates in New Zealand: nieuwzeeland.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of New Zealand in the Netherlands nzembassy.com.
Immunization (vaccination)
You do not need vaccinations to visit New Zealand.
Currency
Paid in New Zealand with the New Zealand dollar (NZD), You convert your currency at our Currency page
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in New Zealand can be found on our ATMs page.
New Zealand Dollars to order easily through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
- New Zealand: 12 hours later (winter), 10 hours later (DST).
- Chatham Islands: 12 hours and 45 minutes later (winter), 10 hours and 45 minutes later (summer time)...
The local times, dates, time zones and exceptions of New Zealand visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In New Zealand you must drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within New Zealand provide directions.
Electricity
In New Zealand you will need an adapter.
More information about current plugs and sockets in New Zealand can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 111
- Fire: 111
- Ambulance: 111
With a cell phone you can call international numbers 112 and 911.
Tap water
The water from the tap is safe to drink.
News and newspapers
The latest news related to New Zealand can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from New Zealand can be found on Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites New Zealand ending in .nz.
Official websites of New Zealand: newzealand.govt.nz and newzealand.com.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in New Zealand is 0064 or +64.
Would you call use 0031 or +31 to the Netherlands from New Zealand.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of New Zealand.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of New Zealand.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of New Zealand.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of New Zealand.
An overview of all the holidays in New Zealand, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about New Zealand? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in New Zealand, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about New Zealand?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have previously visited New Zealand.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in New Zealand can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in New Zealand can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to New Zealand.
- Alcohol: Buy over 18 years, drinking at all ages.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum BAC 0.8 (0 for novice drivers under 20 years).
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking at all ages.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know ...
... New Zealand by Dutch cartographers was named 'Nova Zeelandia?
... The original inhabitants, the Maori, still living in New Zealand?
... The films of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are fully incorporated in New Zealand?
... New Zealand the most distant destination is from the Netherlands?
... No snakes live in New Zealand?
... In New Zealand, the steepest street in the world (38 degrees)?
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