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Population
4 million people, (40 million sheep) Approx 3/4 live in the North Island. Ethnic mix: European 75.8%, Maori 13.8%, Pacific Islander 5.3%, Asian 4.5%. Time Zone New Zealand leads the world time wise. 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +12) and 19 hours ahead of Pacific Standard time (PST). Daylight Saving (GMT+13) begins on the first Sunday in October and ends on the third Sunday in March.
Entry Requirements All visitors require a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond their departure date from New Zealand. Additional information available from the New Zealand Immigration Service. PO Box 4130, Wellington, New Zealand. Website www.immigration.govt.nz or www.nzembassy.com Health Insurance New Zealand provides a high level of treatment in both public and private hospitals, however these services are not free, except in the case of an accident whereby visitors are covered under the local Accident Compensation Scheme for personal injury. It is strongly recommended that you have your own private health insurance. Electricity 230/240 volts, the same as Australia and Europe. 3 prong plugs are used. Appliances designed for DC supply or different voltages need a transformer. Goods & Services Tax (GST) All goods and services in New Zealand are subject to a 12.5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) included in our prices. Visitors cannot claim a refund on this tax. Driving A full New Zealand, Australian, English language or International Licence is required to hire most vehicles (and must be sighted at commencement of hire). Min. age 21 years. Motorists drive on the left-hand side of the road and operate right-hand drive vehicles. Wearing seatbelts is mandatory. Speed limits are generally 100kph (60mph) on open roads and 50kph (30mph) through towns unless otherwise stated. Fuel prices vary from NZ $1.70c per litre for petrol to approx NZ$1.28c for diesel per litre. Don’t drink and drive! At the time of printing the legal alcohol limit for drivers was 80mg alcohol per 100ml of blood. Rental cars are not permitted on unsealed roads.
Banking There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency that can be taken in or out of New Zealand. Banks operate from Monday to Friday 9 am – 4 pm and are willing to change travellers cheques, as are large shops and hotels, however at a slightly lower rate. Credit cards are accepted throughout the country with Visa and American Express being the most popular. Automated Teller Machines (ATM) are widely available. Climate New Zealand has a temperate climate. Winter temperatures (May - August) can range from 0ºC to 18ºC (32ºF to 65ºF) and summer from 9ºC to 26ºC (48ºF to 79ºF). Because of its latitude and wide ranging altitude, New Zealand’s weather can change quickly. Days outside of the above averages are not uncommon. It is recommended that a warm windproof jacket be carried during all seasons. Consult our Regional Guide for more information. International Departure Tax Applicable to all passengers 12 years and over. NZ$25 dollars paid at time of departure from the following cities in New Zealand - Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Hamilton, Palmerston North and Dunedin. NB: Children 2-11 years pay $10 when departing Wellington. |
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About Anzcro | |
Tena Koutou, Tena Koutou, Tena Koutou Katoa.
Or welcome to our home - “Aotearoa” Land of the long white cloud. Well, in truth, it’s not always cloudy as it was on the day the first Maoris arrived in New Zealand from the legendary land of Hawaiki. The weather can be as diverse as the landscape, ranging from long hot days in the summer to snowfalls in the winter. The essence of New Zealand is its astonishing diversity and absolute contrasts. New Zealand’s geological structure forms one of the most exciting landscapes on the planet and the unique cultures of Maori and Polynesia meld with imported British and European lifestyles. At ANZCRO, our mission is to offer you the best variety of New Zealand holiday options available, with the best service and attention to your needs at competitive prices. ANZCRO people are our primary asset. We care about you and your New Zealand Holiday and we will genuinely try to exceed your expectations. As we aspire to being the best, we work hard to maintain and enhance our knowledge with regular New Zealand visits and training programmes. At the same time we have established an unblemished record of financial integrity, so that we can offer you a worry free travel experience. We invite you to read through our site - then let your travel agent and ANZCRO put together a great holiday designed especially and exclusively for you. Ka kite ano Owen Eagles Managing Director |
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South Island Driving Distances | |
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5 Days Bay of Islands | |
Start & Finish in Auckland
Day 1 - Arrive Auckland Day 2 - Auckland to Bay of Islands via East Coast - 270 kms Day 3 - At Bay of Islands Day 4 - Bay of Islands to Auckland via West Coast - 420 kms Day 5 - Depart Auckland Highlights - Cruise to the Hole in the Rock * Cape Reinga NZ’s northern most point * deep sea fishing * the giant kauri trees in the Waipoua forest * |
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7 Days North Island | |
Start Auckland, finish Wellington
Day 1 - Arrive Auckland Day 2 - At Auckland Day 3 - Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo- 320 kms Day 4 - At Rotorua Day 5 - Rotorua to Wellington - 460 kms Day 6 - At Wellington Day 7 - Depart Wellington Highlights - Auckland and its magnificent harbour * the subterranean labyrinth of Waitomo caves * Rotorua’s spectacular geothermal and Maori attractions * majestic Lake Taupo * the rolling pasturelands of the lower North Island * Wellington, the nation’s capital * highly recommended Te Papa Museum. |
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7 Days Lower North Island Loop | |
Start & Finish Wellington
Day 1 - Wellington to Wairarapa 100 kms Day 2 - Wairarapa to Palmerston North 120 kms Day 3 - Palmerston North to New Plymouth 230 kms Day 4 - New Plymouth to Waitomo Caves 190 kms Day 5 - Waitomo Caves to Taupo 165 kms Day 6 - Taupo to Tongariro National Park 100 kms Day 7 - Tongariro National Park to Wellington 325 kms Highlights - Heritage & culture of Wellington * wine trails of the Wairarapa * meeting the locals in the small rural communities, off the normal tourist route * the beautiful gardens & parks of New Plymouth & views of Mt Egmont * glow-worms, stalactites & stalagmites of Waitomo Caves * trout fishing on Lake Taupo * winter skiing & summer hikes on Mt Ruapehu * seaside communities of the Kapiti Coast. |
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Ford Territory Wagon (or similar) | |
| FWAR AWD Premium Wagon Auto, 4.0 litre Air conditioning Seats 5 Luggage: 4 large, 2 small |
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Price from $73 per day |
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9 Days Two Island Taste | |
Start in Auckland, finish Queenstown
Day 1 - Arrive Auckland Day 2 - Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo - 320 kms Day 3 - At Rotorua Day 4 - Fly Rotorua to Christchurch Day 5 - Christchurch to Greymouth - 255 kms Day 6 - Greymouth to Glaciers - 200 kms Day 7 - Glaciers to Queenstown - 400 kms Day 8 - At Queenstown Day 9 - Fly Queenstown to Christchurch or Auckland Highlights Cosmopolitan Auckland * caving adventures and glow-worms of Waitomo * thermal activity & Maori culture of Rotorua * Scenic flight to the South Island * the cathedrals & gardens of Christchurch * consider the TranzAlpine train journey from Christchurch to Greymouth, rated as one of the best in the world * white-water rafting, caving, greenstone & gold mining of the West Coast * scenic flights over the glaciers or helihiking on them * the alpine resort town of Queenstown * very scenic flight from Queenstown over the Southern Alps to Christchurch or Auckland. |
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Sterling Conditions & Information | more details |
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North Island Driving Distances | |
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