Circuits and trips to New Zealand

To travel to New Zealand for stays of a maximum of 6 months, a valid passport is required, valid for at least 6 months from the date of return and the processing of an entry visa.

Until 1987, English was the only official language of New Zealand, today it remains the predominant language in most regions; Maori became an official language under the Maori Language Act in 1987.

Christianity is the predominant religion in New Zealand with almost 60% of believers, 36% have no religion and the remaining 4% have other religions.

New Zealanders are very hospitable and are known for being lovers of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, surfing and anything that allows them to interact with nature.

The climate in New Zealand is quite temperate for being a small island. In the north of the island there is a subtropical climate during the summer and in the alpine mountain range of the South Island the temperature drops below 10 degrees.

No vaccination is required for travelers from Europe.

The official currency of New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar, which is divided into 100 cents, and is often colloquially called “Kiwi”. Currently there are coins minted of 10, 20 and 50 cents and 1 and 2 dollars; and bills of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars. It is easy to change euros to New Zealand dollars at banks, airports or specialized exchange offices.

Debit or credit cards can be used to pay in hotels, restaurants, stores, supermarkets, etc. There are times when credit and debit cards will not be accepted, for example on motorways.

The common voltage is 230 V. The plugs and sockets are type I. It is advisable to carry a travel adapter.

In New Zealand there are the main means of transport: train, bus, etc.

The time zone of New Zealand is GMT+12:00.

It is based on the British cuisine that the colonists imported, mixed with elements of the native Maori culture. Being an island country, fish has an important weight in the gastronomy with dishes such as fish and chips, salmon and shellfish such as oysters, abalone, mussels and tuatua (a local mollusk). The most typical meats are beef, lamb and venison. New Zealand is internationally famous for its kiwis, this fruit originally from China was imported in the middle of the last century by Zespri, the main company, and today they are exported to markets around the world. Another famous food in New Zealand cuisine is the Pavlova cake, considered a national dessert.

If you visit the country by car or motorhome, whenever you find a gas station you must refuel since it can be a long distance to the next gas station. And the same goes for gray and black water. You have to download the maps in advance because in New Zealand there are many areas without coverage.