New Zealand

Quick Facts and Highlights of New Zealand

New Zealand is full of untamed wilderness and rich culture. Couples on their honeymoon to New Zealand will find inspiration in majestic mountains and stunning fjords on the South Island of New Zealand.  Couples can interact with dolphins, go whale watching, take wine tours, and visit golden beaches,  it’s all possible in beautiful New Zealand!

Quick Facts for New Zealand:

Language – Apart from English, New Zealand has two other official languages: Māori and New Zealand sign language.

Currency – New Zealand’s unit of currency is the dollar (NZ$). All major credit cards can be used in New Zealand, with Visa and MasterCard accepted most widely.

Time Zone – New Zealand Standard Time zone is 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+12). The time for the Chatham Islands archipelago, the smallest region of New Zealand, is 45 minutes in advance of New Zealand Standard Time.

Electricity – New Zealand’s electricity supply runs at 230/240 volts, and they use angled two or three pin plugs (the same as Australia and parts of Asia). (110 volt/60 cycle, suitable for U.S. appliances)

Climate – New Zealand’s seasons are at opposite times to those in the northern hemisphere. December to February is summer; March to May is autumn; June to August is winter; and September to November is spring.

Temperatures range from 21 – 32 degrees celsius (70 – 90F) in the summer to 1.5 – 15.5 degrees celsius (35 – 60F) in the winter. The further south you go, the colder you will get – temperatures are significantly lower in Queenstown than in Auckland.