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"New
Zealand's (and Australasia's) highest mountain is Aoraki
Mount Cook. It is 3,754 metres (12,316 ft) high. The
mountain formerly appeared on maps as Mount Cook. In 1998,
the mountain was officially renamed Aoraki Mount Cook to
incorporate its Maori name.
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"New
Zealand's largest lake is Lake Taupo, extending to 616
square kilometers (or 238 sq miles). This makes it almost
identical in size to the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia and
slightly smaller than Singapore. Lake Taupo formed in the
crater left behind after a super volcano erupted 26,500
years ago.
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"The
world's first commercial Bungy (or bungee) jump took place
in Queenstown, New Zealand in 1988. Operated by AJ Hackett, who
has since added jumps in France, Germany, Macau, Malaysia,
Bali, and Australia to his repertoire, the first jump was a
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"With
2.5 million cars for four million people, including
children, New Zealand's car ownership rate is one of the
world's highest. New Zealanders make only about 2% of their
journeys by bus and fewer than 1% by rail.
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"Sir
Edmund Hillary – the first man to reach the peak of Mount
Everest was a New Zealander (born in Auckland).
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"Fiordland
National Park is one of the largest in the world at
1,228,348 hectares. It is also one of the wildest and least
populated." |
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Welcome to
New Zealand - the Youngest Country on this
Planet !!!
 New
Zealand is the last of all the land masses to be discovered and
thereby the youngest country on this Planet. New Zealand is in
the south-western Pacific Ocean and is the least crowded
countries on Earth. New Zealand is made up of 2 main Islands -
the North Island and the South Island and a numerous smaller
islands, most notably Stewart Island / Rakiura and the Chatham
Islands. Each Island offer their own unique scenery and
attractions. The Realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook
Islands and Niue, Tokelau and the Ross Dependency (New Zealand's
territorial claim in Antarctica).
The indigenous Māori language name for New Zealand is Aotearoa,
commonly translated as "The Land of the
Long White Cloud".
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Factoid: "The
film trilogy of the Lord of the Rings has had
a massive impact on showing the world just how
beautiful New Zealand's landscapes really are. And
while most of the sets created specially for the
movie have long been (deliberately) removed, the
spectacular scenery remains and is well etched into
the memories of movie goers. "
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Fact File - New Zealand |
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Country: |
conventional long form: none
conventional short form: New Zealand
abbreviation: NZ |
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Capital: |
Wellington |
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Independence: |
26 September 1907 (from the UK) |
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Flag description:
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Blue with the flag of the UK in the
upper hoist-side quadrant with four red five-pointed stars edged
in white centered in the outer half of the flag; the stars
represent the Southern Cross constellation |
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Geography: |
Oceania, islands in the South
Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia
Almost 90% of the population lives in cities; Wellington is the
southernmost national capital in the world |
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Map References: |
Oceania |
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Area: |
total: 267,710 sq km
country comparison to the world: 75
land: 267,710 sq km
water: NA
note: includes Antipodes Islands, Auckland
Islands, Bounty Islands, Campbell Island, Chatham Islands, and
Kermadec Islands |
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Language: |
English (official), Maori
(official), Sign Language (official) |
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Ethnic Groups: |
European 69.8%, Maori 7.9%, Asian
5.7%, Pacific islander 4.4%, other 0.5%, mixed 7.8%, unspecified
3.8% (2001 census) |
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Religion: |
Anglican 14.9%, Roman Catholic
12.4%, Presbyterian 10.9%, Methodist 2.9%, Pentecostal 1.7%,
Baptist 1.3%, other Christian 9.4%, other 3.3%, unspecified
17.2%, none 26% (2001 census) |
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Climate: |
Southern temperate zone. Neither
excessively hot nor cold. Raincoat essential. Warm clothing
suitable most of year. Seasons reversed from N. Hemisphere. |
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Currency: |
New Zealand Dollar (NZD$) 1 NZD =
33.5201 INR approximately. |
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Time: |
New Zealand is one of the first
places in the world to see the new day GMT/UTC +12. Daylight saving time:
+1hr, begins last Sunday in September; ends first Sunday in
April Note:
New Zealand is divided into two time zones - New Zealand
standard time (12 hours in advance of UTC), and Chatham Islands
time (45 minutes in advance of New Zealand standard time) |
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Electricity: |
220-240V 50Hz |
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Country Dialing Code: |
+64
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Best time to
visit New Zealand
Summer (Dec-Feb) | Autumn (Mar-May) | Winter (Jun-Aug) | Spring
(Sep-Nov)
New Zealand's coldest month is July, and warmest is in January;
New Zealand's seasons opposite to those in the Northern
Hemisphere. Average temperatures are around 150C (600F) in the
upper North Island, and around 100C (500F) near the bottom of the
South Island. The climate is fairly mild, without the extremes
experienced in many other countries. In fact, New Zealand
doesn't tend to have temperatures over 350C (1000F) or under -100C
(140F). It tends to snow only in the mountains in the North
Island, and mainly in the Southern Alps in the South Island,
although it has been known to snow on some of the cities on the
East Coast of the South Island from time to time.
What to Pack while
travelling to New Zealand
"Lightweight" and "Compact" are two words that should be etched
on your mind when you are deciding what to bring along.
Australia is well stocked with most personal items. You will have
many opportunities to buy whatever you may need.
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Acquaint yourself with New Zealand's seasons. Spring starts
in September, summer in December, fall in March and winter
in June.
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Prepare for warm summers and mild winters. Layer with long
shorts, khakis, simple cotton dresses, skirts, T-shirts and
sweaters during the warmer months. A jacket is necessary for
the fall, while a coat is your best bet for winter.
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Pack sandals and a pair of walking shoes. You'll need hiking
boots if you plan to take on any of the mountainous terrain.
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Take a swimsuit, sunglasses and sunscreen if you'll be
visiting any of the country's many beaches.
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Bring a light raincoat and an umbrella, as showers are
possible any time of year.
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Remember an electric converter and adapter.
Health and Safety in
New Zealand
No vaccinations are required to enter New Zealand.
New Zealand is one of the safest travel destinations in the world, with
a relatively low crime rate, few endemic diseases and a first-class
healthcare and accident compensation system. However, we recommend you
observe the same precautions with your personal safety and your
possessions as you would in any other country or at home.
Festivals & Culture
of New Zealand
New Zealand is not only known for its breathtaking scenic beauty
but also for its vibrant and dynamic culture. The culture of New
Zealand reflects the synthesis of home grown indigenous cultures
and western cultural influences. The Maori and Moriori cultures
developed and took shape when the earliest inhabitants came to
New Zealand and brought with them their own customs and
language.
There are many Festival that happen in New Zealand. Waitangi day
is a public holiday celebrated in New Zealand on 6th of February
to commemorate the occasion when the Treaty of Waitangi was
signed. The day is a public holiday for all the New Zealanders.
Shopping in
New Zealand
New Zealand offers a huge variety of shopping from arts and craft
markets, galleries and museum shops to exclusive designer stores. For
traditional New Zealand souvenirs look for examples of superb Maori
carvings in wood, bone and pounamu (greenstone or jade). You can also
find jewellery and ornaments made from the iridescent paua shell
(abalone), treasured by Maori for centuries.
New Zealand potters are recognized as among the world's finest and today
many fine artisans are also working in stone, wood, glass and metals.
The country's vast wool industry makes it possible to find wonderful
hand knitted wool sweaters, beautiful wall hangings, homespun yarns and
top-quality sheepskins.
Alongside top international fashion in boutique stores in the main city
areas, you will also find New Zealand's own award-winning fashion
labels, including Zambesi, NomD, Karen Walker and World.
Entry
Formalities and New Zealand Tourist Visa:
New Zealand Tourist visa allows people to visit New Zealand for a
holiday or recreation, or to visit family and/or friends. This
visa may also be used for other short-term non-work purposes
including study for less than three (3) months.
The documents required when applying for a Australia Tourist visa are:
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Visitor’s
Visa/Permit Guide Form INZ 1018
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Valid passport
with two unused visa pages
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Passport-size
photograph(4.5cmx3.5cm) with white Background. The
photograph must be less than six months old. Write your full
name on the back of the photograph.
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Details of your
proposed activities in New Zealand
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Copies of Valid Air Tickets
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Evidence of health
insurance for entire period of stay
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Copies (not
originals) of evidence of Funds of NZ$1000 per month for
each person.
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Copies (not
originals) of evidence of Funds of NZ$400 per month for each
person
for maintenance, and evidence that your accommodation costs
are already paid.
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Previous passports
if any
New Zealand Tourist Visa Fee:
INR4,500 + INR600 TT Services Charges + INR1,500 Documentation Charges.
(Subject to revise)
Time required to issue New Zeland Visa:
From 7 working days to 4 weeks. It is advisable to allow plenty
of time. The amount of time taken to finalise individual
applications may vary significantly depending on processing
requirements; If additional documents, Interviews or Medical
examination are required, the New Zealand High Commission will
notify you;
For other destinations, email us your requirements to
outbound@aadityatours.com
Disclaimer: We've
tried to make the information on this page as accurate as possible,
but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any
loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from
this information. You should verify critical information (like
visas, health and safety, customs and transportation) with the
relevant authorities before you travel.
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