Travel Information

Travelling to and around New Zealand is easy. Use the following travel information to help prepare for your journey to our beautiful country or download our fact sheet about visiting New Zealand.

Travelling to New Zealand is easy. Flights are available from many international destinations. New Zealand is only a 9-12 hour overnight flight from most countries on the Pacific Rim.

Learn more about getting to New Zealand

ICWES19 is being held in Auckland. Your destination airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL)

Whether you are looking for places to stay, things to do or ways to get around, Qualmark – New Zealand tourism’s official quality assurance organisation – provides a trusted guide to quality travel experiences. When you see the Qualmark, it means that those businesses have been independently assessed against a set of national quality standards.

Find out more about Qualmark here.

In order to protect New Zealand and its environment, certain items are not allowed to be brought into the country, have restrictions for entry, or must be declared if they are deemed to present a biosecurity risk. These include food, plants, animal products and outdoor recreational equipment. You may risk a fine if you fail to comply. For more information on what items to declare visit the Ministry for Primary Industries.

The weather varies throughout New Zealand by region and by season. The far north of New Zealand is subtropical whilst the south is more temperate.

Learn more about weather, climate, and seasons in New Zealand

The currency used is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). All major credit cards can be used in New Zealand, with Visa and MasterCard accepted most widely. All goods and services are subject to a 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST) included in the display price.

Learn about average price for accommodation, food, and services.

i-SITE is New Zealand’s official visitor information network with almost 70 i-SITE locations found throughout New Zealand. Speak to a travel expert at your nearest i-SITE for local knowledge and bookings throughout New Zealand.