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About New Zealand


Location: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia

Climate: temperate with sharp regional contrasts

Population: 4,271,100 (August 2008 est.)

Language: English (official), Maori (official)

Capital: Wellington

Currency: New Zealand dollar

International Airports: Auckland International Airport, Christchurch International Airport Ltd, Dunedin International Airport Ltd, Wellington International Airport

Calling Codes:

IDD International Prefix: 00

NDD National Prefix: 0

Country Code: +64

Electric Currents:

Voltage: 230V

Frequency: 50 Hz

Plug: I

Time Zone: GMT+12
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Top 10 Historic Adventures in New Zealand
1. Fiordland National Park

At nearly 1.2 million hectares (3 million acres), Fiordland National Park is New Zealand’s largest national park – a breathtaking stre...

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2. Tongariro National Park

Originally a gift to Queen Victoria from the Tuwharetoa Maori chief Te Heuheu Tukino IV in 1887, Tongariro National Park was the first national p...

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3. Aoraki Mount Cook

Standing 3754m (12,316ft) high, Aoraki Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. The mountain, which attracts climbers from all over the...

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4. Sky City Tower

The Sky City Tower stands at 328m (1076ft) high and is situated in the Sky City entertainment complex, which also houses Sky City Casino, Sky Cit...

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5. Otatara Pa Historic Reserve

Otatara Pa is one of the largest and most ancient Maori pa sites in the Hawke's Bay. It is significant for its immense size and for the large num...

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6. Castlepoint Scenic Reserve

Castlepoint was named in 1770 by Captain Cook.With its fossil-rich limestone reef and magnificent 162 metre high Castle Rock, Castlepoint is one ...

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7. National Maritime Museum

Located in the heart of the Viaduct Harbour the New Zealand National Maritime Museum offers a great day out for everyone.  Highly acclaimed ...

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8. Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World

Located on the picturesque waterfront along Tamaki Drive, just minutes away from downtown Auckland, Kelly Tarltons Antarctic Encounter & Unde...

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9. Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Since 1887 when the Waitomo Glowworm Caves were first explored, people have been attracted to this fascinating network of limestone caves and gro...

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10. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

It occupies a floor space measuring 36,000 sq m (387,513 sq ft) and houses many national artefacts, enabling visitors to learn about the art, his...

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Art Galleries/Museum
None at this time.
Festival/Holidays
Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2008-December 2009 period.

2008
1-2 Jan New Year.
6 Feb Waitangi Day. 
21-24 Mar Easter.
25 Apr ANZAC Day. 
2 Jun Queen's Birthday.
27 Oct Labour Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
26 Dec Boxing Day.

2009
1-2 Jan New Year.
6 Feb Waitangi Day. 
10-13 Apr Easter.
25 Apr ANZAC Day. 
1 Jun Queen's Birthday.
26 Oct Labour Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
26 Dec Boxing Day.

Note

Each province also observes its particular anniversary day as a holiday.
Honeymoon Spots
None at this time.
Observatories
None at this time.
Airports
Name: Auckland International Airport (AKL/NZAA)
Address: PO Box 73-020, Auckland
Details:

Tel: +64 (0)9 275 0789,
(Airport Hotline) +64 (0)9 256-8855,
(Flight information) +64 (0)9 256-8899
Toll Free: (NZ Only) +64 (0)0800 AIRPORT 247 7678
Fax: +64 (0)9 275 5835
e-mail: admin@akl-airport.co.nz
Website: www.auckland-airport.co.nz

Name: Christchurch International Airport Ltd (CHC/NZCH)
Address: Christchurch Airport, New Zealand,
Details:

PO Box 14001, Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch
Christchurch Airport, New Zealand,
Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
Tel: +64 (0)3 358 5029
Fax: +64 (0)3 353 7730
e-mail: enquiries@cial.co.nz
Website: www.christchurch-airport.co.nz

Name: Dunedin International Airport Ltd (DUD/NZDN)
Address: Tel Dunedin Airport, New Zealand,
Details:

Private Bag 1922, Dunedin
Dunedin Airport, New Zealand,
1st Floor, Terminal Building, Dunedin International Airport
Tel: +64 (0)3 486 2879
Fax: +64 (0)3 486 2813
e-mail: admin@dnairport.co.nz
Website: www.dnairport.co.nz

Name: Wellington International Airport (WLG/NZWN)
Address: Wellington Airport, New Zealand,
Details:

PO Box 14175, Wellington
Wellington Airport, New Zealand,
Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
Tel: +64 (0)4 385 5100,
(Information Centre) +64 (0)4 385 5123
Fax: +64 (0)4 385 5139
e-mail: mail@wig-airport.co.nz
Website: www.wellington-airport.co.nz

Banks
None at this moment.
Electric Currents
Name: Type I
Details:

Voltage: 230V
Frequency: 50 Hz
Plug: I

Type I
Oblique flat blades with gound (Inverted V)
Tourism Offices
None at this moment
 Top Hotels in New Zealand
1 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
Corner Tay Street and Racecourse Road, Invercargill, New Zealand
Corner Kelvin and Esk Street, Invercargill, New Zealand
208 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
92-94 The Esplanade, Kaikoura 8280, New Zealand
The Square, Martinborough, New Zealand
42 Powerderham St, New Plymouth, Taranaki 4601
20 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand
Main Street, Te Anau | PO Box 167, Te Anau, New Zealand
64 Lakefront Drive | PO Box 46, Te Anau 9681, New Zealand
Mokoroa Street | P.O. Box 195, Te Anau 2001-2003, New Zealand
Sargood Drive, PO Box 61, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand
109 Mount Aspiring Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
1 Courthouse Lane, Auckland, New Zealand
27-35 Victoria Street West, Auckland 1001, New Zealand
General Info (New Zealand)


Location: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia

Climate: temperate with sharp regional contrasts

Population: 4,271,100 (August 2008 est.)

Language: English (official), Maori (official)

Capital: Wellington

Currency: New Zealand dollar

International Airports: Auckland International Airport, Christchurch International Airport Ltd, Dunedin International Airport Ltd, Wellington International Airport

Calling Codes:

IDD International Prefix: 00

NDD National Prefix: 0

Country Code: +64

Electric Currents:

Voltage: 230V

Frequency: 50 Hz

Plug: I

Time Zone: GMT+12
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