Holidays, Hotels, Tours & Campervan Holidays
in North Island, New Zealand

Information

General:		Visa:		Health:		Climate:
Time Zone: GMT+12 Currency: NZ$ 2.5/£1.		Not required for stays up to 3 months.		Innoculations: Only required if arriving from any infected. Water drinkable.		New Zealand has mild temperatures, moderately high rainfall, and many hours of sunshine throughout most of the country. While the far north has subtropical weather during summer and inland alpine areas of the South Island can be as cold as -10°c in winter, most of the country lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and abundant sunshine. The average temperature decreases as you travel south. The far north of the country has an average temperature of about 15°c, while the deep south has a cooler 9°c average. January and February are the warmest months of the year, and July is the coldest.
How to get there:				Getting Around:
Flights: A wide choice of airlines usually travelling via Los Angeles. Flying time is approx 25hrs 30mins from London Heathrow to Auckland, Christchurch, or Wellington International airports.				Being two islands New Zealand has an excellent air connections between main cities and larger towns. There is reliable but limited rail connections, but a good coach network and ferries. If you rent a car you will require a valid UK license, which must be carried at all times when driving. Speed limits are 50km/hr in towns and 100km/hr on highways - on the spot fines for exceeding limits. Alcohol You are not permitted to drive if you have consumed any alcohol what-so-ever. Severe penalties apply including custodial sentences. Seat Belts It is a requirement for everyone, including visitors, to use seatbelts at all times. Baby capsules or child restraints must be used for all children.