If you are visiting New Zealand then you should know that the Immigration authority of New Zealand has introduced an Electronic Travel Authority visa called ETA in 2019. This is available online at official-newzealand-eta.org and the payment can also be made online. You should book an NZ ETA online 72 hour prior to your flight. If you are coming to New Zealand via cruise ship, then also you must apply for an ETA.

Here are some useful tips for you prior to your visit to New Zealand. The local emergency number in the country is 111. You should get a prepaid SIM card as it costs only 20$ from Vodafone for example.

As a visitor, you should know that i-SITE is pervasive in the country and you should get support and help from these centers. New Zealand is 2000 kms in length and is large and long slice of land, the width is only 200-300 kilometres.

The best period for visitors to enter and enjoy the country is from November to March. Travellers into the country should note that New Zealand dollar is the accepted currency. You also require a visa to enter the country, check New Zealand ETA to be sure.

There are also very strict custom laws of the country and you cannot bring any fresh fruits and fresh vegetable or seeds. There is a fine of 400$ if you do not declare these goods on the airport. You can also not bring medicine other than prescribed to you by your doctor for your own use. New Zealand also has Ozone depletion meaning you should either avoid too much sun exposure or apply UV protection cream over your skin.

New Zealand uses right hand drive and uses British metric system. Tourists enjoy the scenic landscape and the roads are curved. It takes longer to drive on New Zealand roads as they are more curved and zig zag. There is generally no haggling and price negotiation in the country and price of everything is fixed. There are lots of ATMs where foreign debit/credit cards can work.

New Zealand has a different type of power socket so you will need to bring your power adapter or buy one. Only Australia and New Zealand has this type of power socket. People are really friendly in New Zealand. Many kiwis like to wear no flip flops and go barefoot in the malls and shops.

New Zealand has one of the largest Polynesian populations about 15% and 10% is Asian origin while 70% is European descent. New Zealand is one of the last habitable places on earth and the newest continent in the world. Women have equal rights in New Zealand and it was the first country to have allowed women to vote in 1893.

Maori is the second language of New Zealand and Maori Tourism is quite mainstream in the country. Maori feasts are cooked underground called Hangi. You can try to get deals from Grabone and Groupon in New Zealand. You can enjoy one of the most stunning outdoors in New Zealand. Grab a seat, Naked Bus and Mana Bus offer great deals for travel.

There are lots of Hostels and YMCA for short term stay at a budget price. Try to get NZD from your home country bank rather than encashing it locally.

Enjoy your trip in New Zealand and make sure to check your eligibility for travel and visa at https://official-newzealand-eta.org