Waikato cave in Waikato, New Zealand
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Why visit New Zealand

Wild scenery, close together

Snowy peaks, rainforest, geothermal steam, surf beaches, and fiords carved by ice all fit into one country that’s surprisingly easy to explore. One day can be mountain views and crisp air, the next can be warm sand and ocean swims, with road trips that constantly deliver “pull over” moments.

Culture that’s living, not just history

Māori culture is woven through Aotearoa in a way you can genuinely feel, from place names and te reo Māori to stories that connect you to the land. In the right settings, experiences like a haka, a hongi greeting, and a hāngī shared with others add depth and meaning that stays with you long after you’ve left.

Geothermal wonder, fiords, and iconic adventures

In Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe / Rotorua, bubbling mud pools and hot springs give the landscape a completely different energy. Down south, Te Waipounamu / the South Island brings the drama, from the Southern Alps to the stillness of the fiords in Te Rua-o-Te-Moko / Fiordland. For those who love a little adrenaline, Tāhuna / Queenstown keeps things playful, while quieter moments can be found in glowworm caves, coastal walks, and under the canopy of ancient kauri in the north.

Experiences in New Zealand

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Practical Information

Travel essentials, government safety advisories and The Out Index score for New Zealand.

Official Names

  • Aotearoa(Māori)
  • New Zealand(English)

Regions

  • Australasia
  • Polynesia

Continent

  • Oceania

Total Population

5,311,100(as of 2024)

Capital

Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington

ISO Codes

NZISO 3166 alpha-2NZLISO 3166 alpha-3554ISO 3166 numeric

Communications

+64Dial code.nzCountry-code top-level domain

Currency

  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD • NZ$)

Driving Side

Left Side of the Road

Electricity

Voltage: 230 V · Frequency: 50 Hz · Plug type: Type I

Languages

National
  • Māori(mri)a & c
  • New Zealand Sign Language(nzs)a & c
  • English(eng)b

Current Times & Time Zones

1:41pm, 2nd September 2026New Zealand Time(NZST • UTC+12:00)
2:26pm, 2nd September 2026Chatham Time(CHAST • UTC+12:45)

Largest Cities

Auckland(AKL • 1,618,400 residents as of 2018)
Christchurch(380,200 residents as of 2018)
Wellington(209,000 residents as of 2018)
Hamilton(165,900 residents as of 2018)
Tauranga(140,800 residents as of 2018)

Busiest Airports

Auckland Airport(AKL • 18,528,725 passengers as of 2024)
Christchurch Airport(CHC • 6,445,475 passengers as of 2024)
Wellington Airport(WLG • 5,446,121 passengers as of 2024)
Queenstown Airport(ZQN • 2,487,626 passengers as of 2024)
Nelson Airport(NSN • 915,600 passengers as of 2024)

Map of New Zealand

Map of New Zealand
Map of New Zealand

Flags

New Zealand National Flag
New Zealand National Flag
Tino Rangatiratanga Flag
Tino Rangatiratanga Flag

Plug types

Type I
Type I
Status
aDe Jure · bDe Facto · cIndigenous
The Out Index

Out Score of New Zealand

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