New Zealand is a nation of scenic beauty, majestic wilderness and spectacular
coastlines. This sparsely populated nation of just four million people, is home
to a thriving economy, modern cities and would make the ultimate destination
for all your travel needs.
New Zealand is world-renowned as an adventure capital, with the South Island
resort town of Queenstown being the birth place of bungee-jumping and home to
many other activities to quench your adrenalin thirst. New Zealand is all about
the great outdoors, and is sure to take your breath away at every turn!
Here is a list of some key facts about New Zealand to help you with planning your holiday:
Accommodation
All types of accommodation are common throughout New Zealand, including Hotels, Motels, Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts,
Holiday Parks, Backpackers and Camping Grounds
Climate
New Zealand is in the southern hemisphere, therefore the seasons are the reverse of the northern hemisphere.
During the 2011 Rugby World Cup in September & October, the season in New Zealand will be Spring, where
average daily high temperatures throughout New Zealand generally range from 15-19C (59-67F) and daily low temperatures from 5-11C (41-52F)
Currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Driving
All motorists drive on the left-hand side of the road
Electricity
230/240 Volts, 50 Hertz
Government
New Zealand is a sovereign nation, and is a member of the British Commonwealth
Language
English and Maori are the official languages of New Zealand, with English being the most commonly spoken
Location
In the South Pacific, approximately 1600kms south-east of Australia's east coast
People
New Zealand's population is very diverse, however the majority of New Zealander's are of British decent.
New Zealand's indigenous people, Maori, form the largest of minority ethnic groups
Population
Just over 4 million
Time Zone
New Zealand is twelve hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). During the warmer months, New Zealand
applys "Daylight Saving" where clocks are put forward one hour to GMT+13. Daylight Saving generally starts on the last Sunday of September, so is likely
to occur during the 2011 Rugby World Cup
Unit of Measure
Metric system
Last Updated 20/04/2008
New Zealand Street Maps
To assist your holiday planning, the following map allows you to view
street-level detail of all New Zealand cities. Use the navigational feature on
the top left corner of the map to zoom in and out, and to move around the map.
You can also select a city from the menu below and click GO to zoom straight in
to that city.
nzRugbyWorldCup.com is a completely independent website designed to assist travellers with planning their holiday to New Zealand in 2011 for the Rugby World Cup.
This website is not an official website for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. This website has no
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