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January - July:
Mon - Thurs:	0930 - 1800
Fri:	0930 - 1700
Sat:	0930 - 1330
August - December:
Mon - Fri:	0930 - 1700

Closed on Bank Holidays & Easter Saturday.

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Costs
With a favourable exchange rate against sterling, New Zealand is very good value and prices of goods and services are often cheaper than in the UK.

Petrol	$1.11 per litre
Restaurant	$20-$50
Beer	$3.50
Breakfast	$10-$25

Travel Insurance
In some situations, visitors to New Zealand may be covered by an Accident Compensation Scheme for assistance with medical and hospital expenses. However, it is still essential that you are fully covered by travel insurance, which can be arranged through Discover New Zealand.

National Holidays in New Zealand

	2005	2006
New Year	January 1-2	January 1-2
Auckland Anniversary Day	January 27	January 27
Waitangi Day	February 6	February 6
Good Friday	March 25	April 14
Easter Monday	March 28	April 17
Anzac Day	April 25	April 25
Queen’s Birthday	June 6	June 5
Labour Day	October 24	October 23
Christmas Day	December 25	December 25
Boxing Day	December 26	December 26

Geography
New Zealand comprises two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, together with many smaller offshore islands, of which Stewart Island is the largest. In area it is slightly larger than the United Kingdom, whilst the population is a mere 3.5 million. Maoris and part Maoris comprise 8%, while a similar number of inhabitants are Pacific Islanders. New Zealand’s nearest neighbour is Australia, 2250km away. The country is a major exporter of dairy produce and wool and also produces excellent wines and fruits, including kiwi fruit.

Driving
N ew Zealand drives on the left hand side of the road, as in the UK. Distances and speeds are given in kilometres.
View distance chart for North Island >>
View distance chart for South Island >>

CABBAGE TREE, NORTHLAND