New Zealand
New Zealand, located in the south-western Pacific Ocean, is a country of exceptional natural beauty, known for its varied landscapes, majestic fjords, active volcanoes and vast green meadows. The country is made up of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, as well as numerous smaller islands. New Zealand offers unique opportunities for nature lovers. From the spectacular Southern Alps mountain range, home to the famous Milford Sound fjord, to the vast plains of the North Island, where you can discover bubbling geysers and hot springs, the country is a paradise for hikers, climbers and water sports enthusiasts.
New Zealand, located in the south-western Pacific Ocean, is a country of exceptional natural beauty, known for its varied landscapes, majestic fjords, active volcanoes and vast green meadows. The country is made up of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, as well as numerous smaller islands. New Zealand offers unique opportunities for nature lovers. From the spectacular Southern Alps mountain range, home to the famous Milford Sound fjord, to the vast plains of the North Island, where you can discover bubbling geysers and hot springs, the country is a paradise for hikers, climbers and water sports enthusiasts.
Administrative capital
Wellington
Economic capital
Auckland
Spoken languages
English- Maori
Currency
$NZ - New Zealand Dollar
1NZ$ = €0.57
Area code
+ 64
Visa
As of October 1, 2019, it is no longer possible to travel to New Zealand without a visa. Tourists of all ages and business travelers can apply for their visa online. The NZeTA costs €59.95 per person.
Check out this site for more info.
Missteps
Don't bring jam or plants into New Zealand, they have so many unique specimens that there are a lot of diseases spread by what tourists bring into the territory.
When you enter a forest, wash your shoes with the showerhead and soap provided.
I know it's tempting to do the Haka, the famous Maori dance, but as girls we can't do it, sorry...
The seasons are reversed over there, so during the summer in France, don't bring yourself back to New Zealand in a wife-beater or crop top.
A pint of beer costs
5,80€
(3% cheaper than in France!)
The cost of living is
6%
more expensive than in France.
(21% more expensive in Wellington and 18% more expensive in Auckland than in France)
+14%
+19%
-23%
A McDonald's menu costs
8,10€
(19% cheaper than in France!)
Local Expressions
Bob is your uncle
Voilà
Kia Ora
Hello / Goodbye in Maori
Rattle ya dags
Hurry up
For nature lovers: Bays if Islands - Tongariro National Park- Tongariro National Park
For a good meal: Gochu - The Terrace
If you miss EMOTR: Round 6 Bar and Night Club - Orange nightclub
For a drink (or several): Caretaker - Dr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co.
Places to visit in Auckland
Culinary Specialities
Hāngī
food (often meat and vegetables) cooked underground
Fish and chips
Local wine and beer
An anecdote
The Lord of the Rings” and ‘The Hobbit’ were filmed there!
A must-have
A windbreaker for winter and a swimsuit for summer.
Attention
If you're not green,
don't go to this country.