Travel to New Zealand

1. Fiordland National Park: Located in the southwestern corner of the South Island, Fiordland National Park is famous for its breathtaking fjords, including Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. The scenery is characterized by towering cliffs, waterfalls, and pristine wilderness.

2. Rotorua: Known for its geothermal activity, Rotorua on the North Island offers geysers, hot springs, and mud pools. It also provides a unique cultural experience with its strong Maori presence, including traditional performances and a living Maori village.

3. Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park: located in the Southern Alps, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, offers stunning alpine scenery. Visitors can explore hiking trails, go stargazing, and enjoy the tranquility of glacial lakes.

4. Queenstown: Often referred to as the "Adventure Capital of the World," Queenstown on the South Island is surrounded by the Southern Alps and Lake Wakatipu. It's a hub for outdoor activities such as bungee jumping, skiing, and hiking.

5. Abel Tasman National Park: Situated at the northern tip of the South Island, Abel Tasman National Park is known for its golden beaches, turquoise waters, and coastal hiking trails. Visitors can explore the park by foot, kayak, or boat.

The best time to visit New Zealand is during the summer months of December to March. Expect long, bright, sunny days and temperatures between 61°F and 75°F. It’s an ideal time to visit the lovely beaches or enjoy the many outdoor activities available, such as hiking and mountain biking.

What can be transported to New Zealand by plane?

Firstly, the import of national and foreign currency is not limited. But the declaration is mandatory if the amount exceeds NZD 10,000. Secondly, you can transport fruits, vegetables, wood products, plants and seeds. But know that they are subject to inspection.

Citizens over the age of 17 can import up to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars duty-free. Goods for personal consumption worth up to 700 NZD are also carried duty-free.

What is prohibited from import to New Zealand:

• Drugs, weapons (but if special permission from the New Zealand police has been obtained in advance, firearms and cold weapons can be imported with mandatory customs declaration)

• Beekeeping products

• Food for domestic animals

• Ivory in any form, tortoise shell products, marine animal bones and tusks, horns and skin

• A number of diuretics, hypnotics and sedatives, cardiac preparations, tranquilizers, all types of vaccines, medicines for the manufacture of which musk is used, if their necessity is not confirmed by the relevant medical prescriptions.

What is prohibited from export from New Zealand:

• Samples of plants and animals that are under state protection

• Leather, bone, bird feathers, coral, and shell products

• Meat and sausage products in both directions.

• 111 – the emergency number for Police, Fire and Ambulance.