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New Zealand (NZ) |
| Continent: |
Oceania |
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| Surface: |
270.534 km ² |
| Inhabitants: |
415.170 |
| Capital: |
Wellington |
International banking code (ISO Codes): |
NZ |
| Official language: |
English, Maori |
Code: |
+64 |
| Currency: |
Dollar of New Zealand |
Number plate: |
NZ |
| Routes of New Zealand: |
1342 |
Routes towards New Zealand: |
1717 |
| Preferred airports: |
Auckland (AKL), Kaitaia (KAT), Mount Cook (GTN), Kerikeri (KKE), Westport (WSZ), Masterton (MRO), Christchurch (CHC), Rotorua (ROT), Nelson (NSN), Napier Hawkes Bay (NPE) |
| Principal cities: |
Auckland, Christchurch, North Shore, Wellington, Waitakere, Hamilton, Dunedin, Tauranga, Lower Hutt, Palmerston North, Hastings, Napier, Porirua, New Plymouth, Invercargill |
| Airline company based in New Zealand: |
Air New Zealand, Air Chathams, Aspiring Air |
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Tourist guide New Zealand (Oceania) |
New Zealand is a country of Oceania located in the south-west of the Pacific. It is composed of two large principal islands, the island of north and the island of the south, some islands much smaller and a territory in the Antarctic.
Geography: the two principal islands of New Zealand are located between the Australian plate and the peaceful plate and belong to the volcanic belt which extends from Japan in Indonesia. More than 60% of the territory are occupied by assembly lines and volcanos. The remainder of the territory is occupied by lakes and dense tropical forests. Over the island of north, the landscape is dominated by fertile hills even if in the center of the island draws up a mountainous solid mass which rises until an altitude of 2.797 Mr. the island of north is characterized especially by the great number of active volcanos that it shelters as well as the thermal springs, the geysers and the ponds of mud which constitute a tourist attraction for a long time very appraisal. The landscape of the island of the south, more extended, is mainly dominated by the New Zealand Alps whose several tops rise above the 3.000 Mr. In the west of this imposing solid mass, extends a narrow band from tropical forest. To the east of the island extend from the plates and the fertile valleys, particularly favourable with the culture of the vine and the breeding. The south of the island is occupied by a landscape of fjords, high cascades and lakes with crystalline water which leaves the tourists under the charm.
Cours d' water and relief: because of the topographic variety of the two islands, the climate is there also very different according to the areas. In the extreme north of the island, it reigns a subtropical climate which makes it possible to bathe between December and March, but the more one goes down towards the south, and the more the climate is refreshed, being transformed into a moderate climate being able to cause snowfalls in spring and into autumn. In the area of the fjords, in the extreme south, the rainfall is very high and the rather fresh climate, supporting a landscape of tropical forest. The climate of the two islands is also strongly influenced by “the quarantièmes howling”, hot or cold, since the two islands are on a latitude ranging between 34° and 47°.
Official languages and spoken languages: the official language is English. The indigenous population uses the maori rather.
Health and vaccinations: generally one advises with the travellers to be made vaccinate against hepatitis has and B, typhus, the polio, the diphteria and tetanus. To prevent the viral diseases transmitted by the insects and the mosquitos, it is in general enough to cover well and apply products anti-insects. New Zealand is the country of the world in which radiation UV is strongest. This is why an exposure prolonged to the sun can bring irrevocable lesions of the skin. It is thus advised to apply lotions with an index of protection higher than 20. The system and the equipment of health are in addition satisfactory in the big cities. It nevertheless is advised to contract a insurance-voyage including/understanding a insurance-repatriation for the most serious cases. For more safety and to avoid the risks of infection, it is recommended to consume only bottled water, to peel the fruits well and to make cook vegetables before consuming them. Lastly, think of providing you with a small first-aid kit of voyage.
Conditions of entry on the territory: for the French nationals and one duration of stay lower than 3 months, a valid passport and a plane ticket outward journey and return are enough to penetrate on the New Zealand territory. Obtaining a visa is not necessary. The minor travellers must be provided with a personal passport.
For further information concerning vaccinations, the conditions of entry on the territory and safety, you can for example consult the site of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Travel and transport: from Paris, there do not exist to date direct flights for the New Zealand international airports of Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC) and Wellington (WLG), but of many international companies serve these destinations of Paris (CDG) with one or two stopovers. One can quote British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific Airways (CX), American Airlines (AA) and Delta Airlines (DLL). For the interior flights, one can turn towards the company Air New Zealand (NZ) or the private company Origin Pacific Airways (QO) which serve the towns of Alexandra (ALR), of Gisborne (GI), of Rotorua (ROT), New Plymouth (NPL) or Whakatane (WHK).
“Visit South Pacific Pass” constitutes an interesting option to visit the southern Pacific Islands. One can use it in Australia, New Zealand and in the southern Pacific on the companies Quantas (QF), Air Calédonie (TY), Air Nauru (ONE), Air Niugini (PX), Air Pacific (FJ), Air Vanuatu (NF), Polynesian Airlines (pH) like Solomon airlines (IE), for the following destinations: Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE), Melbourne (MEL), Wellington (WLG), Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC) and on the many airports of the Cook Islands, the Fiji Islands, of Nauru, of New Caledonia, of the Samoa Islands, of Tahiti, of Tonga and Vanuata. The Step is valid for 6 months as from the first flight and 2 of the 8 coupons maximum must be held before the arrival in the Pacific. A reservation in advance can in any event prove desirable in peak season for certain destinations very appraisals.
The capital: Wellington is with the southern point of the northern island and shelters approximately 370.000 inhabitants. The city is really the economic, political and cultural center of the country. The two universities of the city attract a population the young which gives him an animated and alive character, in particular night. In a recent survey, the city was elected the third city most pleasant to live southern hemisphere. The most interesting visits are those of the building of the Parliament, that of the botanical garden, the Gothic church of Saint Paul as that of the hill Kelburn Hill at the top of which one reaches by a cable car and which of its 160m of altitude offers a splendid panoramic sight on all the city. Wellington also constitutes a good starting point to go on the surrounding islands or in the islands further away from the Pacific.
Tourist sites and places of bathe: New Zealand can enorgueillir itself of the diversity and the beauty of its nature, including splendid glaciers, wet tropical forests and sumptuous beaches.
On the island of north, for example, in Bay off Plenty, one can observe various geothermic phenomena thanks to the Earth's crust finest of the world. In this area also celebrates it town of Rotorua, very famous is near the local population for its geysers and its hot sources.
The national park of Tongariro, placed under the protection of UNESCO, offers a good skiable field and shelters the three plus high summits of New Zealand, Tongariro, Taupo and the Ruapehu Mount, volcano still in activity and more high summit of the country with an altitude of 2.797m.
Twin Coast Discovery Route which is held along the northern coast between Auckland and Bay off Island makes it possible to appreciate a bathe along the sand beaches black then to leave to discovered the interior of the grounds, for example within Northland Forest Park.
The town of Tauranga in Bay off Plenty, located on the peaceful coast, is a modern seaside resort which quickly developed because of its favorable climate, of its beaches of dreams and of its good hotel infrastructure which offers a lodging for all the purses.
The island of the south, most important by the size, shelters nevertheless because of its less favorable climate one less important population.
In the north of the island, in the area of Malborough Sounds, one finds pretty small bays, very appreciated by the amateurs of canoe, veil and fishing, and the green meadows which invite to the walk.
Not far 3 national parks extend, of which the Abel Tasman, placed under the protection of UNESCO, a beauty to cut the breath with its escarpée coast, its transparent sand beaches fair, its water and an important colony of seals.
The national park Nelson Lake represents in winter an option interesting for the amateurs of sports of snow.
A little more in the south, on the east coast is the most important city of the island, Christchurch, which shelters 350.000 inhabitants and is often called “the garden city”. The city offers some interesting visits, in particular its cathedral, Hagley Park, Canterbury Museum, the municipal botanical garden and the astonishing church Saint Michael and all its angels, a building out of neo-gothic wooden of style which mixes French, English architectural styles and maori.
The train can constitute an excellent means of discovering the area of the New Zealand Alps. TheAlpine one, for example, share of Christchurch and joined the west coast after having crossed the small village of Arthur' S Not and the Alps. The village of Arthur' S Pass constitutes a good stage to go in the homonymous, ideal national park for the practice of the excursion and the climbing.
The national park Mount Cook has to him also a good skiable field which one will be able to admire Tasman Glacier, the largest glacier of New Zealand.
The area of Fjörland, natural reserve located in the south-west of the island, deserves a visit without any doubt. The footpaths, marked out well, lead to beautiful lakes, virgin forests and splendid beaches. The most famous road, Milford Walking Track begins not far from Te Anau and conduit with the Fjord from Milford Sound, in the north, in which one can admire penguins, otaries and even, with a little chance, on board boats, of the whales and the dolphins.
Religion: the greatest majority of the New Zealand population, to 70%, declares Christian confession, while 24% are declared atheistic. The remainder of the population is divided into small Jewish communities, Buddhists, Hindu women and Moslem women.
Big cities and possibilities of lodging: on the northern island, one can quote Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington, on the southern island, Christchurch and Dunedin.
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Flights expensive not preferred towards and of New Zealand/NZ
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