New Zealand's spectacularly beautiful landscape has breathtaking
scenery with rocky coastlines, extensive golden beaches, verdant
forests, snow-capped mountains, gurgling volcanic pools and
glacier-fed lakes and is a haven for those seeking peace and
rejuvenation as well as those wanting a playground filled with
thrills and adventure.
Flying time: 25 hours to Auckland.
Time difference: GMT +12 hrs.
Getting there: Daily services from
London with Air New Zealand, via Los Angeles; and
with additional services available with other carriers,
such as British Airways via Hong Kong; Emirates,
via Dubai; and Singapore Airlines, via Singapore.
Currency: New Zealand Dollar.
Vaccinations: Precautions for tetanus
are recommended -please contact your doctor
for up-to-date information.
Visas: British passport holders do not require
visas for stays of up to 6 months. All other
nationals please check visa requirements with the embassy.
Best time to visit: New Zealand is sub-tropical
in the north and temperate in the south. The north has no
extremes of heat or cold, but in the south, winter can be
quite cool with snow in the mountains. The eastern areas often
experience drought conditions in summer; the
west, particularly in South Island, has more rain.