Things To Know
- Highlights – Milford Sound, Wineries, Adventure Sports, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Tekapo
- Language – English, Maori
- Currency – New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Power Outlets – New Zealand uses power plug and socket type I. The standard voltage is 230 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. I always travel with a universal adapter to ensure I can keep all my devices and batteries fully charged.
- Safety – New Zealand is considered a very safe country to visit.
- Water Safety – Tap water in New Zealand is safe to drink. I travel with a LARQ purifying water bottle just to be safe.
- Transportation – Uber is available throughout most cities in New Zealand.
Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit New Zealand is during the summer months of December through February. Pleasant temperatures with plenty of sunshine will also bring larger crowds and higher prices.
If you are visiting New Zealand to snow ski, the season runs from approximately mid-June to the middle of October, in places like Wanaka and Queenstown. The peak being August – September.