Travelling to nz

 

By Air

Many airlines travel directly to New Zealand or code share routes to New Zealand.  Either check with the airline for information on flights or contact your nearest New Zealand specialist travel agent – click on the travel agent tab to find your nearest agent

Estimated Flight Times:

Eastern Australia: 3.5 hours;    West coast of the United States: 12 hours;     East coast of the United States: 19 hours;     Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo: 10 hours;     London, Amsterdam, Paris: 25 hours;     Dubai: 19 hours

New Zealand Airports:

New Zealand has a comprehensive network of international and domestic airports.

AucklandAirport serves the largest number of international arrivals and departures; Wellington and Christchurch airports also have international terminals; and Dunedin, Hamilton and Queenstown also receive flights to and from Australia.

Domestic airports make every part of the country accessible, from Kaitaia Airport in the far north to Ryan’s Creek Aerodrome on Stewart Island. Airport facilities vary according to the size of the local population.

By Sea

Arrive in style by Sea on a cruise ship.  Several cruise ships visit New Zealand.  Check on our Transport tab for some options or talk to your nearest New Zealand specialist travel agent  travel agent tab

 

 Customs, Immigration, Passports & Visas

  – What do you need to know before you travel to NZ?

Passport

Before you travel to New Zealand, please check that your passport is ready for the trip. Your passport must be:

• Valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date.
• Not damaged, defaced or excessively worn.
• Showing a visa or permit, if you require one.

 

Do you need a New Zealand visa or permit?

You do not need a visa or permit to visit New Zealand if you are:

• A New Zealand citizen or Resident Permit holder
• An Australian citizen travelling on an Australian passport
• An Australian resident with a current Australian resident return visa
• A British citizen and or British passport holder who can produce evidence of the right to reside permanently in the UK (you can stay up to six months)
• A citizen of a country which has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand (you can stay up to three months) but still need:
  • Travel tickets or evidence of onward travel arrangements
  • Evidence that your can support yourself in New Zealand (approximately NZ$1000 per month per person).

For more detailed information and information on how to apply for a visa or work permit,  check out the Immigration New Zealand website www.immigration.govt.nz 

On arrival

Arrival by aircraft

You will need to complete an arrival card before passing through Passport Control. An arrival card will usually be given to you during your flight; if not, cards are available in the arrival area.

After you have cleared Passport Control, you should collect your baggage and walk through either the green or the red exit. Choose the green exit if you have nothing to declare; choose the red exit if you have goods or cash that need to be declared.

Arrival by cruise ship

If you are disembarking and not rejoining your ship, you will need to complete an arrival card before processing by New Zealand Customs. If you are rejoining your cruise ship, the ship’s purser will include your name on a transit passenger list.

Declarations/allowances

You do not have to declare your clothing, footwear, jewellery, or toiletries. These are regarded as personal effects.

Duty-free

If you are 17 years or older, your duty free allowance is:

• 4.5 litres of wine or beer (six 750ml bottles) and one 1125ml bottle of spirits, liqueur or other beverages.
• 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco or 50 cigars, or a mixture of all three weighing no more than 250 grams.
• Other goods to a combined value of NZ $700. Please have purchase receipts available.

Prohibited and restricted goods

You should not bring the following items into New Zealand:

• Firearms and weapons (including sporting firearms), unless a permit is obtained from New Zealand Police on arrival at the airport. The New Zealand Police website has more information on importing firearms.
• Prescription medicines, unless accompanied by a doctor’s prescription.
• Pirated copyright goods.
• Objectionable (indecent) articles, such as DVDs and publications.

Agricultural restrictions and quarantine

New Zealand is free of many insect pests, plant diseases and animal infections that are common elsewhere in the world. We put a lot of effort into minimising the risk of these being introduced.

Substantial fines may be incurred if you arrive with these prohibited materials:

• Animal products including skin, hair, dung, feathers, bone, coral, eggs and seashells. Some are banned because they can harbour pests and diseases; others are banned because they pose a threat to endangered species.
• Fresh, perishable foodstuffs, such as fruit, vegetables and meat.
• Items manufactured from plant products. These may be carrying viable seeds or insects. Inspection is required to determine the risk.

› Information on New Zealand's biosecurity policies can be found on the Protect New Zealand website.

› Learn more about restricted items on the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry website.

› See comprehensive advice for travellers on the New Zealand Customs Service website.

Pets

Live animals may not enter New Zealand without meeting specific conditions, which are designed to prevent the introduction of insect pests and diseases. See the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry website for more details.