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Kia ora
Welcome to New Zealand
Key Selling Points• Spectacular natural land• Energising, involvement, invigoration• Excellent tourism infrastructure• Safe, secure and stable• English is spoken• Food and lifestyle - internationally influenced• Clean and unpolluted environment • Value for money
Geography
• Two main islands - separated by Cook Strait
• Similar in size to Britain, Japan or Colorado• New Zealand is 1600km/1,000m long• Highest mountain is Mt Cook• Southern Alps run almost full length of the
South Island• Geothermal activity in the North Island
‘Kiwis’
New Zealanders often call themselves ‘Kiwis’
Kiwis - The People
• 78% of European descent
• 14% NZ Maori• 5% Pacific Islanders• 3% Other
Climate
• Temperate climate year round• Seasons are:
Summer (January - March) Winter (July - September)
• January and February are warmest months • July is coldest month
Cities
• Auckland is the major gateway into New Zealand and is the largest city (over 1.1 million pop.)
• Wellington is the capital city (423,000 pop.)
• Other gateways into New Zealand include Christchurch and Queenstown
There’s much to do so
Mountaineering Flights in small planes Birds Scenery Waka
Bubbling mud Geysers Parascending Beaches
Bunjee jumping Snowboarding Water-skiing Windsurfing Parachuting
Misty mountains Maori carvings Waterfalls Volcanoes Snowy peaks
High technology Whales Kiwi Skiing
Rugby Horse racing Golf Casinos Netball Yachting
Movies Dune surfing Surfing Extreme skiing Jet boating
Horse riding Mountain biking Scuba diving Fishing Vineyards
Cruise boats Harbour views Cosmopolitan cities
Architecture Sights Bars Theatres Culture
Maori culture Gambling Shopping Designer names Fly fishing
Music Restaurants Good food Nightlife Fireworks
Haka Harbours Nature The ferns Sunsets
• Take a gentle walk through the bush
• Experience the constrasts from mountains to bush to beach
• Feel the earth’s energy amidst geothermal activity
• Explore miles of sandy coastline
New
Zealand
Home of
Middle Earth
• Take the ultimate plunge – bungy off the top of a bridge
• Ski from the top of a mountain
• Fly to the crater of a volcanic island
• Watch whales and swim with dolphins
• Spend time with New Zealanders in their homes
• Play a round of golf on a local course
• Enjoy the hospitality of a small luxury lodge
• Meet winemakers in their vineyards
• Immerse yourself in Kiwi culture
• Sail on the America’s Cup course
• Visit a marae• Take in a show• Get the feel for
history in a local museum
New Zealand in the World
International Airlines• 24 international airlines fly into New
Zealand (AKL, WLG, CHC) regularly
Domestic Airlines• Well serviced domestically by Air
New Zealand, Qantas, Origin Pacific and regional airlines
• New Zealand offers an extensive range of transportation options
• Self drive to fully escorted• Flexible and safe• Extensive network of scheduled transport• Discount packages (travel passes combining transport
types)
Cruise
• Cruising is an increasingly popular option
• Main season is November-March
• Great day trip options
Cook Strait Ferry Services• InterIslander ferry and Lynx catamaran• Regular, daily sailings between
Wellington and Picton
Driving in New Zealand
• Uncongested, good quality roads
• Some roads are narrow• Drive on the left-hand
side of road• Don’t under estimate
driving times - the scenery slows you down!
Self Drive• Must be 21 years and older• New Zealand recognises all other countries drivers
licences - an international license is not required but is also recognised
• Most well known rental companies operate in New Zealand – Avis, Budget, Hertz
Motorhomes
• Popular self drive option
• Usually sleep 2-6• Flexible and
convenient
Rail
Rail
Accommodation
• Seasonality can affect availability and rates• High Season - Dec/Jan/Feb• Low Season - June/July/August• Shoulders
– New Zealand spring - Sept/Oct/Nov– New Zealand autumn - March/April/May
Hotels
Serviced Apartments
• Studios through to two bedroom apartments with kitchen facilities
• Popular for family groups and longer stays
Sporting Lodges and Exclusive Retreats
• Unique character, charm and personalised service
• Renowned for ambience, cuisine and spectacular locations
• Accessible to activities such as fishing, golf, walks, cruises, food and wine
Bed and Breakfasts
• Many located in restored historic buildings• Bathroom facilities could be shared• Opportunity to interact with New
Zealanders • Often a holiday highlight • Breakfast included in the tariff
Motels
• Great value for money• Owner operated• Generally have one or more
bedrooms, living area, fully equipped kitchens (self catering)
• Can also have laundry facilities, spas, restaurants, swimming pools
Farm or Homestays
• Lasting friendships often formed• A very social experience• Experience New Zealand life and
hospitality• Home cooked meals with New
Zealand families
Youth and Backpacker Hostels• YHA and independently owned
hostels throughout New Zealand
• Offer inexpensive, often dormitory style accommodation for budget travellers
• No duties or curfews• Great opportunities for meeting
other travellers
Campgrounds
• Range from full service to basic camps in rural areas• Most offer powered tent and motor home sites,
water and waste hook-ups, cabins of varying standards
• Communal kitchens, shower blocks, laundry facilities, TV/games rooms
Eating Out
• Reputation for food and wine excellence• Special diets well catered for
Shopping
Visitor Information Network - VIN
Documentation
• Valid passport required• Check with local
embassy or www.immigration.govt.nz for visa requirements
Currency• New Zealand dollar• From most countries, New Zealand offers good
value for money• All major credit cards accepted• ATM machines/travellers cheques• GST (Goods and Services tax)
Communication
• Internet cafes common• Many hotels and motels have dedicated
second lines for internet use• Postcards - NZ$1 to anywhere in world• Phone cards, credit card phones
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Tourism New Zealand’s role is to persuade people to:
Come Now
Do More
Come Back
How can Tourism New Zealand help you?
• Motivational brochures, videos, posters, postcards, image CD-Roms, Itinerary planners
• Support training - educational seminars, Explore New Zealand familiarisation programme, trade manuals, itinerary planner
• Information - market research, visitor statistics
Think of New Zealand asSafe and secure
A spectacular and natural landscapeHaving excellent tourism infrastructure
Offering great valueA place where visitors are warmly welcomed
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