PLAN YOUR STAY

i-SITE is New Zealand’s official visitor information network. There are currently 80 i-SITE locations found throughout New Zealand where you can speak to a travel expert for local knowledge and bookings throughout New Zealand.

Visitors from visa-waiver countries must request an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) prior to coming to New Zealand. You may also have to pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). For more information on the ETA and IVL, visit Immigration New Zealand.

Entry to New Zealand from all countries remains strictly controlled to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. For more information, go to the New Zealand Immigration COVID-19 page. All conference delegates will be required to be fully vaccinated against covid19 and have the relevant proof of vaccination.

The currency used is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).

New Zealand is one of the first places in the world to see the new day, 12 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

When you arrive, your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date, and if required, have a valid New Zealand visa.

In order to protect New Zealand and its environment, certain items are not allowed to be brought into the country, have restrictions for entry, or must be declared if they are deemed to present a biosecurity risk. These include food, plants, animal products and outdoor recreational equipment. You may risk a fine if you fail to comply. 

It’s often said that "you can’t beat Wellington on a good day". While this phrase might be a tad overused, it is completely true.

Staying connected in New Zealand is easy with a little forward planning.

New Zealand's electricity supply runs at 230/240 volts and uses angled two or three-pin plugs (the same as Australia and parts of Asia).