Here are some tips for traveling to New Zealand:
- Before you leave to the airport to travel to or from New Zealand, check with the airport to make sure there has not been any delays on your flight. Delays happen often because of volcanic ash clouds.
- Pay extra close attention to weather reports prior to visiting remote areas in New Zealand. Treacherous weather comes quickly on these small islands, especially in the winter.
- When traveling it is helpful to invest in comprehensive travel and medical insurance. Particularly if you are planning on taking advantage of one of New Zealand's many recreational activities. It is also a good idea to make sure that the medical insurance covers medical air travel to transport you from New Zealand's many islands.
- Crime is lower in New Zealand compared to other countries. It is still important that tourists stay on the safe side by keeping their belongings secure. This includes travelers checks, passports, and credit cards. Most motels offer its customers lockers for such items.
- Before driving in New Zealand, educate yourself on the laws and regulations of the road. Motor insurance is not required in New Zealand, but private motor vehicle insurance is recommended.
Here is a link to New Zealand's road code:
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/
- The ozone above New Zealand is thinner. Be sure that you use plenty of sunscreen and wear a hat.
- Asthma suffers are at a higher risk of having an attack, be sure to be better prepared and bring plenty of medication.
- Earthquakes are frequent in New Zealand. The most recent earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand at a magnitude of 6.3! Be sure to take quick action and follow the advice of local authorities if a natural disaster occurs.
Work Cited
Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Travel & living abroad. Wellington: , 2011. Web. 22 Jul 2011.
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