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Entry requirements

Passport and visa service

Ministry of Foreign Affaires and Trade
Visa HQ

Diplomatic representations

New Zealand embassies abroad

For more information

Diplomatic Office of New Zeland in Italy
28, Via Zara
00198 Rome
Phone: (+39) 06 4417171
Fax: (+39) 064402984
nzemb.rom@flashnet.it

Organizing your trip

Means of transport recommended in town

Recommendation

Car and Taxis are the easiest way to travel in New Zealand cities. For more information click on this link.

Maps of urban networks

Maporama
Mapblast
UT Library on line

Means of transport recommended in the rest of the country

Recommendation

The New Zealand rail network is efficient and modern, but not particularly extensive. A national bus service is also in operation. For more details, consult the website of Intercity Coachlines.

Rail companies

Rail New Zealand

Flight from Greece

No aircraft company operates direct flight from Athens to Auckland., but companies offer regular air connections between Greece and New Zealand like Emirates or Luthansa. To find out air connections from Greece to New Zealand click here

Traveling by yourself

Recommendation

Roads are in very good condition. Driving is on the left side of the road. It is strongly advised to get a comprehensive insurance.

Road maps

Zoomin Maps

Find an itinerary

AA MAPS
Auckland

Visiting

Different forms of tourism

Historical

The National Museum of New Zealand in the capital Wellington, Te Papa, is the best way to discover the rich history of the country, its indigenous people and first European settlers. Visit The National Museum of New Zealand

Cultural

Many exhibitions, festivals, screening, Maori cultural events take place throughout the year. For more information click on this link

Nature

New Zealand is the outdoor country par excellence. Visit the National park  

Religious

There are many Maori sacred sites and tribal meeting places around the country. Visit the Indigenous New Zealand website 

Thermal

Hot springs flow all over the country. There are many natural spas, in particular in the North Island around Roturoa.

Beach

New Zealand has an extraordinarily extended coastline in comparison to its size, with an abundance of beautiful beaches, from sandy to rock-strewn. For more information click on this link

Winter sports

There are over 15 national ski resorts with good snow and superb countryside. For mor information, visit this link

Outdoor activities

New Zealand is one of the world capitals of bushwalking (tramping), with hundreds of outstanding tracks, regional and National parks as well as UNESCO World Heritage areas to explore. Sailing, bicycle touring, whales watching, skiing and golfing are also very popular. The country is the world capital of bungee jumping and rugby is a way of life for many kiwis.

Shopping

Auckland and Wellington are the two capitals of shopping in New Zealand.

Tourism organizations

New Zealand Tourism
100%Pure New Zealand
Ministry of Tourism

Eating

Food specialties

Much of contemporary New Zealand culture is derived from British roots. It also includes significant influences from Maori but also American and Australian cultures, along with those of other European cultures and more recently non-Maori Polynesian and Asian cultures. All this reflects in a multicultural cuisine with no specific national dish but plenty of interesting culinary discoveries.

Drinks

Beer is the most popular drink, with wine a close second in a country which produces amongst the best Pinot Noir & Sauvignon Blanc in the world.

Dietary taboos

None.

Paying

Domestic currency

New Zealand Dollar

ISO Code

NZD

To obtain domestic currency

It may be useful to arrive in the country with some NZD in your pocket. But rather than going to a bureau de change, which can be expensive, or using traveler’s checks which sometimes require a long time to cash, it is better to withdraw NZD directly from banks’ ATMs (small fees apply).

Possible means of payment

Payment is usually in cash. A credit card is also useful, but is only taken in the larger establishments. ATMs are easily accessible all day long. There are plenty of them in airports and town centers.

Exchange rate on

Automatic Teller Machines (ATM)

To find out the locations of ATMs in in New-Zealand, click on the link to your credit card: Visa, Mastercard or American Express

Speaking

Official language

English and Maori.

Other languages spoken

Business language

English

Getting some knowledge

The British Council website gives you typical phrases to learn in English. For more information log on Learning English

Free translation tools

Free Translation - Online translation.

World Reference

- online dictionary.
Systran - Free Greek-English-Greek translator
Tranexp - Free Greek-English-Greek translator
Ectaco - Free Greek-English-Greek Dictionnary

We can translate your foreign-language documents.

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