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When you visit the wonderful volcanic thermal pools and geysers, beware of the smell of sulfur and gases that are exuded. It can smell like rotten eggs or worst. If you have a over sensitive nose or throat, take something along that will alleviate the attack.But it is worth the smell to see some beautiful sights of mother nature at work.
There are very strict quarantine checks and heavy fines to protect NZ important agriculture from diseases and pests that can be brought in by incoming tourists.On the airplane, there will be announcement to the effect and a quarantine declaration form to ask you to tick that you are not bringing in a) meat and animal products b) seeds, plants, fruit or vegetables c) equipment used with animals or for camping d) airline food banned products. If unsure, you can declare to show the officers. If not allowed, it will be dumped into a big "amnesty" waste basket. So best not to bring any fresh food products.Processed food are allowed. Wood products are also checked as well as camping equipment and the sole of your shoes if there are soil that can carry pests.Official statement on form:"New Zealand is an island nation. Quarantine regulations are therefore necessary to protect our country from...
SKYCITY Grand Hotel Auckland Auckland
7 Reviews and 432 Opinions The rooms and hotel in general were nicer than expected, and service was good. While this hotel may...
Novotel Wellington Capital Wellington
4 Reviews and 430 Opinions Novotel is conveniently located downtown with direct lift access to Lambton Quay, a shopping area....
Regal Palms 5 Star City Resort Rotorua Rotorua
2 Reviews and 126 Opinions We stayed at this resort for only one night, but one night is all you need to know that this resort...
Reviews and photos of North Island attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for North Island sightseeing.
Q: we are flying into auckland on a wednesday at noon and leaving sat at 6 pm. we will have a car. plan is to head to roturn through...
A: Waitomo Caves are very interesting. There are millions of glow worms which emit a light to attract food but seeing them from below is like being in a planetarium. Google...
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