Language(s): English, Maori
Capital City: Wellington
Local Time: New Zealand (excluding Chatham Island):

• From 21 Mar 04 to 3 Oct 04 GMT +12
• From 3 Oct 04 to 20 Mar 05 GMT +13

Chatham Island:

• From 21 Mar 04 to 3 Oct 04 GMT +12¾
• From 3 Oct 04 to 20 Mar 05 GMT +13¾

Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: NZD: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Coins: NZD: 1, 2. Cents: 5, 10, 20, 50

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

• Auckland International (AKL)
• Christchurch International (CHC)
• Dunedin (DUD)
• Queenstown (ZQN)
• Rotorua (ROT)
• Wellington International (WLG)

Australia/New Zealand is a highly developed, stable democracy with a federal-state system. Tourist facilities are widely available.

Crime: Crime rate is low.

Medical Facilities: Excellent medical care is available.

In princile no risk for infectious diseases

Arthropod borne diseases:

• Dengue fever may occur in the northern part of Australia
• Meningitis may occur in remote areas

The greatest risk is contact with coral fish and bats infested with a virus similar to rabies.
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Climate: Maritime climate with changeable weather throughout the year. The far north of North Island has an almost subtropical climate with mild winters and warm humid summers, the rest of the island is slightly cooler. South Island has somewhat lower temperatures throughout the year and is therefore more temperate. The New Zealand Alps are snow covered throughout the year and there are extensive snowfields and glaciers.