People love to throw around the phrase ‘natural beauty’. Then they go to New Zealand.
Home to the cute kiwi and the charismatic Kiwis, this island country is a great time all ‘round. Most travellers are drawn to New Zealand for those epic experiences out in nature - the open spaces, the dusted peaks, the lakes that pop with blue but that’s all just the tip of the glacier. From the feather-clad harbingers of Maoritanga to the happening backstreets of Wellington to the natural beauty of Milford Sound, this country jumps with vitality in more ways than merely geological. Come for the epic trails and bubbling geysers, and stay for the friendliest folk in the southern hemisphere.
Most nationalities will need either a visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) to enter New Zealand.
To enter New Zealand you may need:
A passport valid for at least three months after the date you exit New Zealand
A visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
A return or onward ticket from New Zealand
Proof of funds to financially support yourself while travelling in New Zealand
Health and character requirements
Documentation supporting the purpose of your stay, like accommodation or tour booking.
Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
Internet access is widely available in most parts of New Zealand, with internet cafes and Wi-Fi hot spots commonly found in urban areas. Access to Wi-Fi and mobile phone data may be limited or patchy when you're out on the hiking trails in more remote areas, but it should work whenever you reach a town or village.
Mobile phone coverage is excellent in most parts of New Zealand, especially in large cities and urban areas. Remote, rural and mountainous places may have limited to no coverage, so be aware of this before venturing away from the city. Ensure global roaming is activated before leaving your home country if you want to use your mobile.
You'll find Western-style flushable toilets in most parts of New Zealand.