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Travels to New Zealand

Travel to New Zealand 🇳🇿

New Zealand is a motorcyclist’s paradise, with roads that wind between volcanoes, crystal-clear lakes, imposing fjords and the Southern Alps. A compact destination, but full of breathtaking scenery, where every bend reveals a new breathtaking landscape.

Capital: Wellington

Official Language: English, Maori, New Zealand Sign Language

Emergency Number: 111

Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Card payments are widely accepted.

Freeway: 100 km/h

Road: 80-100 km/h

Localities : 50 km/h

New Zealand is made up of two large islands (North and South) and several smaller islands. It is famous for its mountainous landscapes, lakes, volcanoes and Maori culture. It became even more popular through the Lord of the Rings movie saga.

Climate

Oceanic temperate, with mild summers and cool winters. In the south, winters can be cold and snowy.

Languages

The official languages are English and Maori. English is predominant, but there is a strong Maori cultural and linguistic presence.

Driving

Drive on the left. Most roads do not have tolls, except for some tunnels and urban highways (electronic payment).

Camping

Wild camping is allowed in many areas (“freedom camping”), as long as the local rules are respected. There are also numerous holiday parks and DOC campsites.

Biker Zones

Famous routes include the Southern Scenic Route (South Island), Desert Road (North Island) and alpine roads such as Arthur’s Pass.

Special Zones

Urban centers like Auckland and Wellington have paid parking zones and pedestrian areas.

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Visiting a city in New Zealand

Make the most of it, see what to do in 24 hours in
Auckland or Wellington

This site does not provide information on obtaining visas, vaccines, or other issues that depend on both the country of origin and the destination.
You should check with your country if you need visas or other requirements to visit the intended destinations.

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