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Flying to New Zealand  |  Biosecurity  |  Rental cars and campervans  |  Finding accommodation    |   Types of accommodation   |  Useful Information


Flying to New Zealand

Kids Friendly New Zealand has teamed up with Air New Zealand making it easier for parents to plan and book their holidays to New Zealand.

Air New Zealand is our country's national airline and provides outstanding service.

You can book your flights directly to, and around New Zealand by clicking on the Air New Zealand booking widget on your left. The widget is found throughout out website on the travel pages.

If you have more questions about flying with your family, we have more information here >>>

Rental cars

You will find rental car companies, including our partner Budget Rent A Car, at all of New Zealand's major airports like; Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington or Queenstown.

Budget provides you with affordable and reliable transport and has depots throughout New Zealand.

You can book your rental car directly from the Kids Friendly New Zealand website by just click on the Budget logo on your left. The Budget logo is found on all our travel pages throughout the website.

Campervans and baby hire gear

To locate campervan companies or hire baby equipment while you are on holiday in New Zealand, click here

Finding accommodation

No matter what your budget Kids Friendly NZ has a large list of family-friendly accommodation throughout New Zealand.

For a list of various destinations and family-friendly accommodation click here.

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Biosecurity

New Zealand has a very strong biosecurity policy and if you are travelling from overseas it is important to declare any items that are classified as 'at risk'.

To find out what these are check out the New Zealand Customs website www.customs.govt.nz or ask your travel agent.

I-SITE Visitor Centres

New Zealand has a nationwide network of I-SITE Visitor Information Centres. They can be found throughout New Zealand from the far north to the far south, including Stewart Island.

You can pick up an information sheet about local family-friendly activities from various I-SITEs around New Zealand.

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Types of accommodation

There are many different types of accommodation in New Zealand. The most common are holiday parks and campgrounds, motels, hotels, apartments and holiday homes and baches.

Holiday parks and campgrounds  |    Motels  |  Hotels    |  Apartments, Holiday Homes and Baches

Holiday parks and campgrounds

Ideal for those looking for budget accommodation and suitable for families who have a tent, caravan or campervan.

 

The Department of Conservation has a wide variety of campgrounds from very basic to serviced. To find out more check out their website www.doc.govt.nz

Other holiday parks and campgrounds can be found in our accommodation directory - click here

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Motels

A motel room will usually have a kitchen/lounge, shower/toilet and bedrooms. These vary in size, with most motels offering anything from a studio (all facilities in one room) to one or two bedroom units. Three bedrooms are harder to find. Normally check-in time is from 2pm and check-out time is 10am the following day.

Motels can be found in our accommodation directory - click here

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Hotels

When booking accommodation with hotels make sure if you need more than one room that they are interconnecting or at least next door to each other. Hotels are generally more expensive than motels and don't normally provide you with cooking facilities, just facilities for making tea and coffee.

Hotels can be found in our accommodation directory - click here

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Apartments, Holiday Homes and Baches

Apartments are an alternative to motels and hotels and you will usually have laundry and kitchen facilities. Holiday homes and baches are normally hired out by families, often in fantastic holiday spots, for several days or weeks. Bookings are normally made directly with the owner of the home or bach. You would expect full facilities but there is a wide range, from very basic to well furnished and equipped.

Apartments, holiday homes and baches can be found in our accommodation directory - click here

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Useful information

Tipping

Do I need to tip in New Zealand?

No, unless you think that the service has been particularly good and you wish to tip.

Dangerous animals

Are there dangerous animals and snakes in New Zealand?

No. However, you may come across a seal or sealion colony on your travels, especially in the South Island. If you do please remember to keep a safe distance from them and never get between them and the water!

Electricity

What is the national electricity supply?

New Zealand is 50Hz, AC 230-240

Time zone

What is the time in New Zealand now?

Do you need to find another time zone? We recommend http://www.timeanddate.com/

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