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TRAVELLING NEW ZEALAND
some useful tips
ARRIVING
IN NEW ZEALAND
On the airplane you will be asked to fill out an arrival card and a
customs declaration.
After landing in New Zealand make your way to the immigration counter with your valid
passport, visa if applicable and the completed passenger arrival card.
Pick up your luggage and pass customs on either the “nothing to
declare” or “goods to declare” lane. In case you are
not sure if you have to declare an item, declare it anyway as
there are strict fines if you get caught with an undeclared item.
Then
make your way out of the airport building. You are now touching New Zealand
soil. Welcome !
New Zealand Arrival Card
www.customs.govt.nz/library/form/passenger+arrival+forms/default.asp
New Zealand Visa
www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/visitors/canivisitnz/quickcheck/
Flying with Kids
www.flyingwithkids.com
FERRY SERVICES from the North to the South Island New Zealand
All our New Zealand campervans for hire or campervan for rent can be taken over on the ferry from Wellington (North
Island) to Picton (South Island) via the Cook Strait. Book your Ferry Ticket through Bedmobils campervan rentals, campervan hire and campervan sale New Zealand and you only pay the same rate as a car.
Please note that in the High season month from November - April your ferry crossing should be pre-booked well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Those are the ferries that cross the Cook Strait
Bluebridge www.bluebridge.co.nz
Interislander www.interislander.co.nz
CAMPGROUNDS
New Zealanders are a camping nation and New Zealand itself is a camper’s
paradise. In lots of places you can simply park your campervan and just
be one with nature and enjoy the countryside.
If you prefer more comfort, New Zealand also has numerous camping grounds, caravan and campervan parks situated throughout the country catering for all different budgets. Tourists are impressed with the comprehensive facilities on offer such as well equipped kitchens, barbeque areas, TV lounges, washing machines, dryers and so on. Shower and toilet blocks are of a high standard and very clean.
The alternative to wild camping and commercial campgrounds are DOC campgrounds. DOC (Department of Conservation) provides “back to nature” style of camping in scenic settings. Charges are minimal and start at a couple of dollars depending on the facilities on offer.
Campgrounds are normally signposted on the side of the road and there are heaps of them in New Zealand. So in case the first New Zealand campground is fully booked just take the next New Zealand campground.
DOC Campgrounds New Zealand www.doc.govt.nz/templates/summary.aspx?id=38354
Top10 Campgrounds New Zealand www.top10.co.nz/find_a_park.html
Best Campground in Auckland, New Zealand www.takapunabeach.kiwiholidayparks.com
Campground in Wanaka, New Zealand – South Island www.campervanpark.co.nz
DISTANCES IN NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Distance Calculator www.mitsubishimotors.co.nz
FUEL PRICES
Almost all vehicles in New Zealand are petrol or diesel powered. There
is one form of diesel in New Zealand and two forms of petrol being unleaded 91 and unleaded
95/98.
In New Zealand Diesel is cheaper then petrol as diesel is not taxed at source. New Zealand government
charges people driving a diesel powered vehicle tax through “Road
User Charges”. But also including
the Road User Charges a diesel-powered vehicle is always cheaper to run
then a petrol one and will save you quite a bit of money through the
lower fuel consumption.
www.pricewatch.co.nz
TRAFFIC RULES
First and most important rule to remember during your New Zealand travels: Drive on the left side
of the road!
Once you get that, the rest comes naturally as the rules in New Zealand
are the same as in most other countries. Give way to your right, turn
the lights on when driving at night and try not to hit any animals on
the road.
There is one rule in particular in New Zealand that might be worth your attention as
it can be different from country to country.
Rule: Imagine there are
no traffic lights or traffic signs and you want to turn left. The car
in the opposite direction wants to turn right and therefore in the same
street as you are. Careful! You have to stop and give way to the other
car as it is coming from the right!
We will explain you that rule again
once you are in New Zealand and show you examples.
Check out the NZ Road code http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/road code/index.html
TOILETS
It will not be a problem to find a public toilet in New Zealand of a
clean and high standard. There is one toilet we especially recommend
to visit - the public toilet of Kawakawa (North of Auckland – Bay
of Islands).
www.flatrock.org.nz/topics/photographs/hundertwassers_ultimate_stand.htm
WATER
Tap (faucet) water is fresh and safe to drink anywhere in the country.
Bottled water is also available in the supermarkets ranging from 250
ml to 20l.
TOURIST INFORMATION
You will find heaps of local visitor information offices, part of the
Visitor Information Network (VIN), in New Zealand. Those New Zealand Tourist Information provide excellent
assistance and should be an automatic stop for all New Zealand travelers. We do
especially recommend visiting them in the smaller towns for those special
local insider tips.
www.tourismnewzealand.com/tourism_info/about-us/our-offices/our-offices_home.cfm
SUPERMARKETS
Here is a list of the bigger supermarket chains in New Zealand. Some
of the supermarkets in Auckland are open 24 hours 7 days a week. So in
case you have a late arrival you will still be able to buy food. The
cheapest supermarket in New Zealand is Pak n’ Save and is situated
around 5 minutes from the Bedmobil's campervan rentals, campervan hire and campervan sales office.
www.paknsave.co.nz
www.foodtown.co.nz
www.woolworths.co.nz
INTERNET ACCESS
Internet access is available throughout New Zealand. The normal charge
for 1 hour of Internet use in New Zealand is between NZ$ 2.- (in the major cities) and
NZ$ 8.- (in the small towns). Some operators allow you to check your
e-mail free of charge.
PHONE CARDS – CALLING CARD – MOBILE
PHONES
The cheapest way to tell your relatives and friends that you arrived
safely is by using phone cards. These cards can be used at public phone
boxes as well as private land lines.
www.kiaoracard.co.nz
A SIM card provider for New Zealand mobile phones is Vodafone www.vodafone.co.nz/coverage/visiting_nz.jsp
New Zealand Sim cards and New Zealand Mobile phones can also be rented from our New Zealand campervan rentals and hire
office for a small amount.
LANGUAGE
English and Maori are the two official languages in New Zealand. You
can use English to speak to anyone in NZ, as Maoris speak English
as well. Here are some kiwi words that might be useful.
BEST BURGERS IN NEW ZEALAND
www.burgerfuel.co.nz
LEAVING NEW ZEALAND
When you leave New Zealand you will be required to show the New Zealand
Customs Service a passport, evidence of intention to travel (such as
ticket or boarding pass), and a completed departure card.
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