NZ TRAVEL TIPS
Do visitors need a passport or visa to enter New Zealand?
All visitors to New Zealand must carry a passport that is valid for at least three months from the date when they intend to leave New Zealand. Visas are not required for most visitors who are staying less than three months, including Australia, America, Austria, Canada, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland and the UAE. United Kingdom visitors are able to holiday for six months without requiring a visa. However, it is always best to check requirements on the New Zealand Immigration Service website. For stays longer than three months, a Visitor's Visa maybe required.
How safe is New Zealand? Are there dangerous animals?
New Zealand is considered one of the safest destinations in the world. Problems can generally be avoided by using common sense. New Zealanders are welcoming and happy to help visitors. There is just one poisonous spider very rarely seen, and no dangerous animals. However, please treat water sports with respect and on patrolled beaches, always swim between the flags. New Zealand sun is strong and basic summer precautions include wearing a hat, covering up during the hottest part of the day and applying a strong sunscreen.