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Culture  Try the Mitai dinner/show in Rotorua for an evening that's touristy but... Last edited: 18 December 2015 History  Here are a few links to some NZ history websites. New Zealand History Online... Last edited: 19 December 2015 Recommended Reading  Travel Pictorial - Country or Natural Wonder Always browse any or all Travel... Last edited: 15 December 2015 Tourist Board Info  New Zealand i-SITE Visitor Information Centre Network There is a network of... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Weather & When to Go  Even though New Zealand is located in the South Pacific, at times it is far... Last edited: 18 April 2016 Activities  New Zealand is a paradise for outdoor sports (hiking, mountain biking... Last edited: 19 December 2015 Aoraki Mount Cook  Here is the link to the hightest mountain in Australasia. Aoraki / Mount Cook... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Auckland  Here is the link to the  Inside Auckland NZ  Last edited: 19 December 2015 Background  Here is a link to another Tripadvisor Inside topic that contains lots of... Last edited: 17 January 2014 Bay of Islands  The Bay of Islands is one of New Zealand's favourite travel destinations... Last edited: 19 December 2015 Botanic Gardens  Here are a few links to a variety of botanic gardens across New Zealand... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Christchurch  The official visitor guide to Christchurch & Canterbury  Other websites for... Last edited: 19 December 2015 Christchurch Visit  Christchurch New Zealand's oldest and second largest city has a lot to offer... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Climate and Seasons  Here are some information links about the New Zealand Climate and the Seasons... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Cook Strait  Information links about the Cook Strait that connects the North and South... Last edited: 20 December 2015 Coromandel  The Coromandel, with its pristine beaches, native forests and laid-back vibe... Last edited: 19 December 2015 Dunedin  Here is links to this university city that has lots of history. The long... Last edited: 15 December 2015 Earth Sea & Sky  Here is a link to a website with lots of great information. Explore Earth Sea... Last edited: 6 March 2007 Events & Festivals  Here is a link to an information site containing the details of an events... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Facts  Information links about New Zealand ~ Facts about NZ  NZ Facts  Key Facts about... Last edited: 20 December 2015 Film Locations  Here are links to information about  Film Locations  The Lord of the Rings The... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Fishing    Here are links to all types of fishing in NZ Fish & Game   - where you... Last edited: 28 April 2015 Food & Wine  Here are a few links to information about New Zealand's unique culinary... Last edited: 22 December 2015 Fox & Franz Joseph Glaciers   Here are links to information about these famous glaciers on the west coast of... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Gardens to Visit  Gardens to Visit ~ A collection of NZ Gardens  Gardens in New Zealand  Images... Last edited: 15 December 2015 Geography & Geology  Here are a few links to information about the geography and geology of NZ ( New... Last edited: 15 December 2015 Gisborne  Here is a link to the Eastland Region of the North Island of NZ. Gisborne is... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Golf  Here are a few links to the golf information for tourists. Golf in New Zealand... Last edited: 20 December 2015 Greymouth  Greymouth is located on the west coast of the south island of New Zealand... Last edited: 20 December 2015 Health & Safety  Here is a link to the tourist office webpage providing lots of good advice... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Invercargill  Here are a few links to information about Invercargill. Invercargill at the... Last edited: 20 December 2015 Lord of the Rings  Here are a couple links to a variety of related tourist information. 1... Last edited: 8 December 2008 Map of NZ  Here is a link to a map of New Zealand. Map of New Zealand Last edited: 11 February 2007 Molesworth Road  The road can be found south of Blenheim and starts in the Awatere Valley, it... Last edited: 22 January 2011 Napier  Napier is in the Hawke's Bay region of the north island of New Zealand. The Art... Last edited: 20 December 2015 National Parks  Here are links to information about the national parks across NZ. National... Last edited: 10 January 2014 New Plymouth  New Plymouth is located in the Taranaki region of the west coast of the north... Last edited: 20 December 2015 Ninety Mile Beach  Ninety Mile Beach is located at the top of the north island of New Zealand... Last edited: 19 December 2015 North Island   Explore the North Island of New Zealand   Visiting the North Island Last edited: 16 December 2015 Pacific Coastal Route, Ngatea-Tauranga  SH2 Pacific Coastal Route- Ngatea to Tauranga State Highway 2 leaves Auckland... Last edited: 28 February 2007 Photo Gallery  Here are a few links to a variety of New Zealand pictures: Fiordland Images... Last edited: 20 December 2015 Picton New Zealand  Visit Picton Website  Picton is a busy harbour on the northern end of the South... Last edited: 16 December 2015 Public & School Holidays  Public Holidays New Zealand has eleven public holidays per year nationally... Last edited: 23 December 2015 Queenstown    Here are some links to the South Island's premier alpine resort, Queenstown... Last edited: 18 December 2015 Rail Travel  Here are a few links to information about Rail Travel    The Man in Seat61   Last edited: 15 December 2015 Rangitikei  The Rangitikei is a beautiful natural area in central North Island.  There are... Last edited: 17 January 2014 Rivers  Some links to information about the rivers of New Zealand.  Rivers NZ... Last edited: 20 December 2015 Rotorua   Rotorua is a smallish city on the shores of Lake Rotorua. The surrounding... Last edited: 17 January 2014 Scenic Highlights  Here is a link to the scenic highlights webpage. Scenic Highlights of NZ... Last edited: 20 December 2015 Ski Reports  You can read all about New Zealand ski areas on Skiing in New Zealand.  Here's... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Skiing and Snowboarding  New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean is a long narrow country where the lower part... Last edited: 27 May 2016 Slide Show  Here are links to some slide show images of New Zealand. New Zealand Images... Last edited: 17 January 2014 South Island Distances  Picton to Havelock - 29 (via Queen Charlotte Sound Road) Picton to Havelock... Last edited: 21 December 2015 South Island Festivals  Mussels, Oysters and Summer Wine – It’s Festival Time South Island Festivals... Last edited: 30 March 2008 Southern Scenic Route  Here are links to the very scenic region of the south island. It extends from... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Southland  Here are links to the southern region of the south island of New Zealand (NZ... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Stewart Island  Here is the link to New Zealand's third largest island. Stewart Island New... Last edited: 15 December 2015 Taranaki & Wanganui    These 2 areas are often overlooked, as it's 'out of the way' . But there is a... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Taupo  Taupo is located in the centre of New Zealand's North island and known as the... Last edited: 15 December 2015 Te Puia  5 loved Te Puia in Rotorua but isn't that Bay of Plenty? Not Bay of Islands... Last edited: 16 August 2014 Thermal Hot Pools & Hot Springs   Here is a link to all the Thermal Hot pools and Hot Springs in NZ. You can buy... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Travel Apps    Essential New Zealand Travel Guide App ~ iPhone iPad & Android... Last edited: 22 March 2016 Travel Magazines  Here are a few links to some New Zealand focused travel magazines. Online... Last edited: 15 December 2015 Useful Websites  Useful Websites for ALL Tourists / Visitors Here are a few links to a variety... Last edited: 2 March 2015 Videos  This is the link to the Pure New Zealand Video channel on YouTube Air New... Last edited: 16 December 2015 Virtual Tour  Here is a link to various locations for a virtual tour. It covers the most of... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Volcanoes  A few links to information sites about New Zealand's Volcano history.   Info... Last edited: 20 December 2015 Walking Tramping Trekking Hiking  Here is a link to lots of information about exploring the great outdoors of New... Last edited: 16 December 2015 Wallpaper & Ecards  Here is the link to some wallpaper images of New Zealand. Wallpaper Images - NZ... Last edited: 18 April 2007 Wellington  This city is like San Francisco meets Harry Potter.  There's history, culture... Last edited: 12 January 2008 West Coast  Here are a few links to a variety of tourist information about the west coast... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Wine Tasting  How to Taste Wine in New Zealand   Self guided: Visit the i-site centres in the... Last edited: 23 March 2016 Zoos & Wildlife Parks  Zoo's may be everywhere, but the Wellington Zoo and it's animal encounters is... Last edited: 23 December 2015

	Transportation
Driving in New Zealand  Drive on the Left Traffic in New Zealand drives on the LEFT, as in Australia... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Rental Vehicles  Cars New Zealand has a great number of companies which rent vehicles of varying... Last edited: 18 August 2016

	Things to Do
City Walks  City Walks offers guided heritage walks in Dunedin, New Zealand. The walks... Last edited: 10 October 2012 Explore More:  Read traveller reviews on all New Zealand Attractions

For Foreign Visitors

Banks & Money  The currency in New Zealand is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).  It is easily... Last edited: 30 March 2016 Crossing the Border  New Zealand is an island nation and as a result of its geographic isolation has... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Emergencies  The Emergency number for New Zealand is 111. This will get you to an operator... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Important Phrases  English is spoken throughout New Zealand, however there are many local acronyms... Last edited: 15 March 2013 Telephones  Country Code 64 and International Dia... Code 00  Local telephone numbers have... Last edited: 10 March 2015 Tipping & Etiquette  New Zealand has been described as having a "true" merit-based tipping culture... Last edited: 12 August 2015 On south from Christchurch  Cruising on south an hour's drive from Christchurch is the Ashburton District... Last edited: 26 March 2014 3 things must see and do in Mt Cook  3 things must see and do in Mt Cook  Mt Cook is the one of the place the visit... Last edited: 23 December 2011 A 14 day North Island Itinerary  North Island  14 day itinerary for camper van travelers:   Day 1 - 2 -Auckland... Last edited: 7 August 2016 Accident Insurance (ACC)  Since1974, New Zealand has had the Accident Compensation scheme, commonly known... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Accommodation in New Zealand  Types of Accommodation New Zealand has a wide range of accommodation, ranging... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Akaroa - A Little Bit French  Akaroa - a Little Bit of France in NZ From Christchurch take Route 75 (easy to... Last edited: 24 January 2012 Alpine Pacific Triangle  Three of New Zealand’s popular recreational destinations, Hanmer Springs... Last edited: 26 May 2012 Are You Welcome in Kaikoura?  Camping around Kaikoura - Mayor Heays was questioned and answered As a person... Last edited: 18 April 2008 Arthur's Pass  One of the highlights of a trip through the South Island but if the traveler is... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Bank Accounts  When coming to New Zealand from overseas, the first thing most people tend to... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Bicycling/Walking the Rail Trail  Central Otago & the Rail Trail - A not to be missed part of New Zealand... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Blenheim to Kaikoura  Blenheim/Kaikoura - South Island  Off to the fabulous East Coast of the South... Last edited: 31 July 2007 Catlins  "The Catlins is  where native forest meets the sea fostering waterfalls and... Last edited: 29 August 2016 Driving SH33 Tauranga to Rotorua  Mount Maunganui is New Zealand's favourite summer holiday destination with a... Last edited: 16 July 2006 Dunedin, Otago Peninsula & Port Chalmers  The City of Dunedin/Port Chalmers 1 1/2 hours south from Moeraki you descend... Last edited: 30 August 2007 Duntroon - A hidden wonder                                            On the Road – Time Travel (A... Last edited: 23 December 2015 Electricity & Water  New Zealand's electricity supply operates at 230 volts, 50 hertz. Plugs and... Last edited: 17 October 2013 Exploring Manawatu between the Highways  Visitors to New Zealand who've already been and visited the top tourist spots... Last edited: 16 September 2010 Gay & Lesbian Tourism, New Zealand  New Zealand is a very welcoming open minded and diverse country to visit. New... Last edited: 21 December 2015 General Information about NZ Travel  What follows might be most useful for visitors from Ireland and the UK... Last edited: 26 May 2014 Golden Bay, South Island  Golden Bay South Island, New Zealand This is without a doubt one of the top... Last edited: 12 October 2016 Haast Pass, Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers  It would be a shame if you hurried through one of the most beautiful drives in... Last edited: 20 April 2012 Hanmer Springs & Lewis Pass  Hanmer Springs from Kaikoura - Highway One south When traveling south from... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Invercargill to Te Anau - Southern Route  Invercargill to Bluff and Stewart Island, Riverton to Te Anau Be sure to take... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Kaikoura to Christchurch  Kaikoura to Christchurch Leaving Kaikoura south on Route One after having... Last edited: 2 August 2007 Lawrence - The Gold Discovery Town  Lawrence - Gold Town From Route One at Clarksville (32kms south of Dunedin... Last edited: 31 July 2007 Mackenzie - the High Country  The overwhelming beauty of the Mackenzie Country is spectacular. Stark and... Last edited: 21 December 2015 Mackenzie Country  A bit of a comparison of locations in the Mackenzie Country: Lake Pukaki - an... Last edited: 18 August 2016 Maniototo Region of Central Otago  The Maniototo Region of Central Otago . Distances to Ranfurly Alexandra... Last edited: 26 December 2015 Marlborough Wine Country - Blenheim  Blenheim Information: Details of the Blenheim region to find where to go, what... Last edited: 26 September 2013 Napier, Hawkes Bay - Wine Country  Accomodation Te Pania Hotel is very handy, especially for short stays. It’s... Last edited: 9 September 2014 New Zealand - Animals Found Here  Of interest to some may be the type of animals you encounter on your travels in... Last edited: 23 December 2015 North to South Island   Let us begin the South Island travel in the North Island providing information... Last edited: 20 February 2016 Oamaru - Penguin Town  81kms from Timaru south  to Oamaru It is a town slowly awakening to the present... Last edited: 12 August 2007 Off the Beaten Track- North Island  Off the Beaten Track Roads  SH38 Lake Waikaremoana (Rotorua-Wairoa) very... Last edited: 24 October 2012 Omarama - Gliding capital of New Zealand  Omarama "Place of Light" is 40 minutes south  from Route 8 after leaving Mount... Last edited: 23 December 2015 On the way to the Bay of Islands  Orewa & Waiwera Orewa is a bustling beach resort just north of Auckland on... Last edited: 23 December 2015 Palmerston North - NZ's Rugby Heritage  Many visitors to New Zealand typically make the journey through the country... Last edited: 23 December 2015 Photographing New Zealand  The country of New Zealand provides some of the finest opportunities in the... Last edited: 5 June 2007 Picton to Nelson Region  Picton to Nelson Tasman Driving times: Picton to Nelson (direct) 144k- 2hours... Last edited: 21 October 2014 Pictorial Taupo    Lake Taupo on a still winter's day with the mountains of the Central Plateau... Last edited: 6 May 2007 Road Condition Information Services  If you are driving in alpine areas of NZ (incl Desert Rd in the NI) it is... Last edited: 14 July 2014 Rotorua- other activities  When you've had your fill of the regular tourist activities in Rotorua or are... Last edited: 29 February 2008 Te Anau to Queenstown  From Te Anau take Route 94 to Lumsden (77kms) and turn north on Route 6... Last edited: 23 December 2015 Telephones/Postal - More Information  New Zealand Phone Services  There are 6,500 payphones throughout New Zealand... Last edited: 23 December 2015 The Good the Bad and the Ugly  The Good NZ is everything you ever dreamed about or have seen in the movies. As... Last edited: 23 December 2015 Timaru - South Island Town  Timaru -  From Winchester after turning right after leaving Geraldine on the... Last edited: 23 December 2015 Train Enthusiasts  Train enthusiasts who've tried it all - steam, gorge, and model railways, have... Last edited: 16 September 2010 Travel Apps  A variety of Travel Apps for smartphones and tablets (Android and Apple).  Some... Last edited: 15 December 2015 Visas & Immigration  Here are a few links to information about Visas & Immigration for... Last edited: 16 December 2015 Visiting the Winterless North  The Bay of Islands is approximately 4 hours north of Auckland by car... Last edited: 24 November 2008