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TaKE THE cAR FERRY TO RUSSELL  
SHORT TRIP BY CAR  FERRY  OVER THE WATER    TO beautiful RUSS...    VERY PRETTY...
Last edited: November 26, 2012
Haruru Falls 
Haruru Falls is a concave waterfall up the Waitangi River. The name "Haruru...
Last edited: May 24, 2013
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Inside New Zealand: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency in New Zealand is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD, NZ$, or simply...
Last edited: November 29, 2012
Crossing the Border 
New Zealand is an island nation and as a result of its geographic isolation has...
Last edited: February 17, 2009
Emergencies 
Emergency number for New Zealand is 111
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
English is spoken throughout New Zealand, however there are many local acronyms...
Last edited: March 15, 2013
Telephones 
Country Code 64 and International Dia... Code 00  Local telephone numbers have...
Last edited: November 29, 2012
Tipping & Etiquette 
New Zealand has been described as having a "true" merit-based tipping culture...
Last edited: September 27, 2009
On south from Christchurch 
Cruising on south an hour's drive from Christchurch is the Ashburton District...
Last edited: October 18, 2007
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: December 23, 2011
A 14 day North Island Itinerary 
North Island  14 day itinerary for camper van travelers:   Day 1 - 2 -Auckland...
Last edited: May 23, 2012
Accident Insurance (ACC) 
Since the 1970's, New Zealand has had the Accident Compensation scheme...
Last edited: November 30, 2012
Accommodation in New Zealand 
Types of Accommodation New Zealand has a wide range of accommodation, ranging...
Last edited: October 24, 2012
Akaroa - A Little Bit French 
Akaroa - a Little Bit of France in NZ From Christchurch take Route 75 (easy to...
Last edited: January 24, 2012
Alpine Pacific Triangle 
Three of New Zealand’s popular recreational destinations, Hanmer Springs...
Last edited: May 26, 2012
Are You Welcome in Kaikoura? 
Camping around Kaikoura - Mayor Heays was questioned and answered As a person...
Last edited: April 18, 2008
Arthur's Pass 
One of the highlights of a trip through the South Island but if the traveler is...
Last edited: May 26, 2012
Bank Accounts 
When coming to New Zealand from overseas, the first thing most people tend to...
Last edited: February 26, 2013
Bicycling/Walking the Rail Trail 
Central Otago & the Rail Trail - A not to be missed part of New Zealand...
Last edited: January 16, 2009
Blenheim to Kaikoura 
Blenheim/Kaikoura - South Island  Off to the fabulous East Coast of the South...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
Catlins 
"The Catlins is  where native forest meets the sea fostering waterfalls and...
Last edited: August 04, 2011
Driving in New Zealand 
Drive on the Left Traffic in New Zealand drives on the LEFT, as in Australia...
Last edited: December 04, 2012
Driving SH33 Tauranga to Rotorua 
Mount Maunganui is New Zealand's favourite summer holiday destination with a...
Last edited: July 16, 2006
Dunedin, Otago Peninsula & Port Chalmers 
The City of Dunedin/Port Chalmers 1 1/2 hours south from Moeraki you descend...
Last edited: August 30, 2007
Duntroon - A hidden wonder 
                             ... On the Road – Time Travel     (A Twenty-five...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
Electricity & Water 
New Zealand's electricity supply operates at 230 volts, 50 hertz. Plugs and...
Last edited: November 30, 2012
Exploring Manawatu between the Highways 
Visitors to New Zealand who've already been and visited the top tourist spots...
Last edited: September 16, 2010
Gay & Lesbian Tourism, New Zealand 
New Zealand is a very welcoming open minded and diverse country to visit. New...
Last edited: November 30, 2012
Golden Bay, South Island 
Golden Bay South Island, New Zealand This is without a doubt one of the top...
Last edited: June 04, 2013
Haast Pass, Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers 
It would be a shame if you hurried through one of the most beautiful drives in...
Last edited: April 20, 2012
Hanmer Springs & Lewis Pass 
Hanmer Springs from Kaikoura - Highway One south When traveling south from...
Last edited: May 18, 2012
Invercargill to Te Anau - Southern Route 
Invercargill to Bluff and Stewart Island, Riverton to Te Anau Be sure to take...
Last edited: August 12, 2007
Kaikoura to Christchurch 
Kaikoura to Christchurch Leaving Kaikoura south on Route One after having...
Last edited: August 02, 2007
Lawrence - The Gold Discovery Town 
Lawrence - Gold Town From Route One at Clarksville (32kms south of Dunedin...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
Mackenzie - the High Country 
The overwhelming beauty of the Mackenzie Country is spectacular. Stark and...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
Mackenzie Country 
A bit of a comparison of locations in the Mackenzie Country: Mt Cook - limited...
Last edited: February 03, 2013
Maniototo Region of Central Otago 
The Maniototo Region of Central Otago . Distances to Ranfurly Alexandra...
Last edited: September 04, 2011
Marlborough Wine Country - Blenheim 
Blenheim Information: Details of the Blenheim region to find where to go, what...
Last edited: August 05, 2011
Napier, Hawkes Bay - Wine Country 
Accomodation Te Pania Hotel is very handy, especially for short stays. It’s...
Last edited: May 26, 2012
New Zealand - Animals Found Here 
Of interest to some may be the type of animals you encounter on your travels in...
Last edited: September 26, 2007
North to South Island  
Let us begin the South Island travel in the North Island providing information...
Last edited: November 30, 2012
NZ Info for Ireland and UK Travelers 
Driving in NZ is very comfortable since it is, Irish and UK travelers, on the...
Last edited: January 29, 2013
Oamaru - Penguin Town 
81kms from Timaru south  to Oamaru It is a town slowly awakening to the present...
Last edited: August 12, 2007
Off the Beaten Track- North Island 
Off the Beaten Track Roads  SH38 Lake Waikaremoana (Rotorua-Wairoa) very...
Last edited: October 24, 2012
Omarama - Gliding capital of New Zealand 
Omarama "Place of Light" is 40 minutes south  from Route 8 after leaving Mount...
Last edited: March 11, 2009
On the way to the Bay of Islands 
Orewa & Waiwera Orewa is a bustling beach resort just north of Auckland on...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Outdoor New Zealand 
Here is a comprehensive website with hundreds of links to all outdoor...
Last edited: June 04, 2007
Palmerston North - NZ's Rugby Heritage 
Many visitors to New Zealand typically make the journey through the country...
Last edited: October 06, 2010
Photographing New Zealand 
The country of New Zealand provides some of the finest opportunities in the...
Last edited: June 05, 2007
Picton to Nelson Region 
Picton to Nelson Tasman Driving times: Picton to Nelson (direct) 144k- 2hours...
Last edited: October 26, 2011
Pictorial Taupo 
  Lake Taupo on a still winter's day with the mountains of the Central Plateau...
Last edited: May 06, 2007
Rental Vehicles 
Cars New Zealand has a great number of companies which rent vehicles of varying...
Last edited: May 02, 2013
Road Condition Information Services 
If you are driving in alpine areas of NZ (incl Desert Rd in the NI) it is...
Last edited: May 06, 2007
Rotorua- other activities 
When you've had your fill of the regular tourist activities in Rotorua or are...
Last edited: February 29, 2008
Taxes 
Taxes All goods and services have 12.5% GST (Goods and services tax) included...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
Te Anau to Queenstown 
From Te Anau take Route 94 to Lumsden (77kms) and turn north on Route 6 toward...
Last edited: August 30, 2007
Telephones/Postal - More Information 
New Zealand - telephone and postal services There are 6,500 payphones...
Last edited: January 08, 2010
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: October 24, 2012
Timaru - South Island Town 
Timaru - From Winchester after turning right after leaving Geraldine on the...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
Train Enthusiasts 
Train enthusiasts who've tried it all - steam, gorge, and model railways, have...
Last edited: September 16, 2010
Visiting the Winterless North 
The Bay of Islands is approximately 4 hours north of Auckland by car...
Last edited: November 24, 2008
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