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FAQ
Below are some questions I have answered which will help you prepare for your trip to and through New Zealand. Don’t forget, if I haven’t covered a question here please contact me and I will be only too pleased to help answer your query.
What is the language in New Zealand?
English is the common and everyday language of New Zealand. New Zealand is a multi-cultural society and you may hear many other languages spoken, including Maori, which is also an official language of New Zealand.
What voltage is the electricity power supply in New Zealand?
230 v AC, 50 Hertz, Electricity is supplied throughout New Zealand at 230/240 volts (50 hertz), although most hotels and motels provide 110 volt AC sockets (rated at 20 watts) for electric razors only. For all other equipment, an adapter/converter is necessary, unless the item has a multi-voltage option.
What is the plug type?
Will my hair dryer work ?
Not important – we supply one for you!
Is the water safe to drink?
The water in NZ is some of the cleanest / best in the world – that is why bottled water consumption in NZ is SO LOW – NZ is rated as 18th by consumption … read here
Currency – What is the conversion rate?
Currency is New Zealand dollars.
How many New Zealand Dollars will my money buy?
You can check out the exchange/conversion rate here
Travel VISA’s – Do I need a Visa to visit New Zealand?
All travel information regarding visas and what you can and can’t bring is contained in the following NZ Government link
Vaccinations – do I need to get any?
No – No vaccinations are required to enter New Zealand.
Health Care – what happens if I get sick?
Health care is of a high standard by international standards. However it is very prudent to always travel with health insurance – please see links below on health care in New Zealand.
Are there any poisonous insects or animals in New Zealand?
New Zealand has no harmful animals like poisonous snakes, scorpions or venomous insects.
Are there any poisonous animals in New Zealand?
New Zealand has no snakes or dangerous wild animals, making it safe for visitors to enjoy outdoor activities.
What is a ‘Kiwi’?
The kiwi, New Zealand’s national emblem, is a flightless bird with hair-like feathers and a long, slender bill which it uses to pull worms and insects out of the ground. Found only in New Zealand, it is active at night in the wilderness areas of the country. Be sure to visit one of the many kiwi houses where you can watch them under special ‘nocturnal’ lighting.
New Zealand’s first settlers, the Maori, named the kiwi bird for the sound of its chirp – kiwi, kiwi, kiwi! This flightless bird, about the size of a domestic hen, has an extremely long beak and plumage that is more like hair than feathers. New Zealanders have adopted this nocturnal, flightless and endearing creature as their national emblem.
Referring to New Zealanders as Kiwis probably dates back to the First World War, when New Zealand soldiers first acquired this nickname.
Can I use my credit cards/ATM cards in New Zealand?
All major international credit cards can be used in New Zealand and travellers cheques are accepted at hotels, banks and some stores. If your credit card is encoded with a PIN number you will be able to withdraw cash from automatic teller machines (ATMs) situated at banks and shopping centres throughout the country.
Your Safety
New Zealand is one of the safest travel destinations in the world, with a relatively low crime rate, few endemic diseases and a first-class healthcare and accident compensation system.
However, we recommend you observe the same precautions with your personal safety and your possessions as you would in any other country or at home.
- Keep copies of your important documents, e.g. passport and credit cards, and keep them separate from the originals.
- Keep a record of the description and serial number of valuable items, eg digital cameras.
- Dial 111 in emergencies.
Mobile Phones
Check with your phone company before leaving home about international mobile roam facilities available in New Zealand.
- Alternatively Phone Hire New Zealand and Vodafone allow visitors to hire mobile phones or SIM cards.
Laptops
You will need a RJ45 type plug to be able to connect your laptop into a computer socket in New Zealand, and an adaptor with a flat two or three-point power plug to connect to the power supply.
- Phone Hire New Zealand also has USB modems available to rent for laptop users.
- Alternatively there are Internet cafes everywhere with WiFi access.
- Public libraries also have free internet access via WiFi.
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What will a trip cost and how do I book?
- As tours are customised to meet your needs, prices vary, but you can get a good idea here on my costs page
What can I expect the weather to be like?
- Obviously the weather can’t be perfectly predicted, and it varies according to season and region but you can get an idea of regional temperatures here