Category: New Zealand
New Zealand (NZ) is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean. The country is mainly divided into two main islands – North Island and South Island. The country is famous for its volcanic mountains and the beautiful dreamy landscapes.
- Capital city: Wellington
- Main language spoken: English, Maori
- Basic Greetings: Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening, Good night, Hello and Good bye.
- Maori Basic Greetings:Â Ata marie/Morena (Good Morning), Kia Ora (Greetings)
- Currency: New Zealand dollar
- Forex Exchange:Â Currency can be exchanged at any international airports
- Tourist visa: Visa is required to enter NZ (latest information can be found on NZ Immigration website)
- Things you can carry into NZ: The customs or the border protection is very strict in NZ (ensure all things including souvenirs are declared correctly)
- Best time to visit:Â November to March
- Adapter required (power points): Angled two or three pin plugs (same as Australia)
- SIM: Spark NZ is the common provider and they can be bought at any international airports
- Driving licence: International unexpired valid driving licence is required
Flights
- Jetstar and Air New Zealand run frequent flights between Australia and New Zealand.
- Jetstar is definitely the most economical airline.
Bucket list
- Attend an All Blacks game (Rugby)
- Black water rafting at Waitomo
- Bunjee jumping in Queenstown – done
- Cuba Street (Wellington)
- Dive Poor Knights
- Hike Franz Josef Glacier
- Hike Queen Charlotte Track
- Hike Tongoriro Alpine Crossing
- Hobbit in Matamata – done
- Hot tub on Coromandel Peninsula
- Hot water beach
- Hug Tane Mahuta (tree in Waipoua Forest)
- Glacier walk – done
- Glowworms in Waitomo Caves – done
- Go Zorbing
- Kayak in Abel Tasman National Park
- Lake Waikaremoana hike – done
- Maori cultural show/hangi
- Ride Wellington Cable Car – done
- See Mount Cook – done
- Skydive Bay of Islands
- Sky Walk (Auckland)
- Stay at Kapiti Island
- Swim with dolphins – done
- Trek in Fjordlands National Park
- Visit Milford Sound – done
- Watch Royal albatross and endangered yellow eyed penguins
- Watch stars at Lake Tekapo – done
- Whale watching in Kaikoura – done
- White Island, Bay of Islands
- Witness Southern lights
- World’s steepest street – Baldwin Street (Dunedin)– done
Guide to visit Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Guide | Lake Waikaremoana Track (Great Walk of New Zealand)
Backpacking in South Island!
Review | Jucy Snooze Christchurch
Travel Guide | Stewart Island (New Zealand’s third biggest island)
Half a day in Dunedin
One day in Wanaka!
The first time I asked for a drop!
