New Zealand is an island nation located in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia. The country consists of two main islands and a number of smaller ones.
New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy and a member of the Commonwealth.

Language: English
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Climate: New Zealand’s climate varies from region to region. The North Island is subtropical, while the South Island is usually wetter and more humid. During the winter months, snow is common in mountainous areas, making the country a major skiing destination, and offering magical scenery. Temperatures in coastal areas range from 10˚C to 16˚C.

Spring:   September – November
Summer: December – February
Autumn:  March – May
Winter: June – August

Time Zone: UTC +12 and UTC +13


There are lots of activities to do in New Zealand. Here are just a few

Renowned Museums	Major Attractions
Auckland - Auckland Art Gallery - Museum of Transport & Technology (MTOT) - National Maritime Museum - The James Wallace Arts Trust Wellington - Adam Art Gallery - Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History - Colonial Cottage Museum - Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa - Museum of Wellington City & Sea - New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts - New Zealand Centre for Photography - New Zealand Portrait Gallery	- Auckland Zoo - Cornwall Park Trust - Vertigo Climb - Kelly Tarltons Underwater World - Auckland Harbour Bridge - Coromandel Peninsula - Abel Tasman National Park - Bay of Islands - Rotorua - Sky Tower - Karori Wildlife Sanctuary - Wellington Botanic Gardens
Air A number of domestic airlines serve the major cities throughout New Zealand. Tickets tend to be cheaper if purchased on the internet, and well in advanced of the travel date Sea There are ferry services between North Island (Wellington) and South Island (Picton), and between Auckland and Waiheke, Auckland and Great Barrier Island, and Bluff and Stewart Island Train Trains operate between Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington	Bus Comfortable inter-city buses serve over 600 destinations nationwide. Driving International driving regulations apply. New Zelanders drive on the left (as in Indonesia). Taxi Taxis offer a safe, convenient alternative, and are widely available in major cities.

If you are an HSBC Premier customer in Indonesia, you automatically become a Premier customer in New Zealand too! Enjoy easy, convenient banking for all your needs - whether education, business or entertainment – whenever you are in New Zealand
	Open an account quickly and easily with HSBC New Zealand at no charge. Simply show your passport and residential address, and maintain a minimum account balance in Indonesia of Rp 500,000,000 (five hundred million rupiah) or foreign exchange equivalent, and within three days your New Zealand account will be ready.
	Full electronic banking package (including ATM Card, Debit Card, Phone Banking and Internet Banking security token) ready for use when you arrive in New Zealand.
	HSBC New Zealand Premier MasterCard with a matching limit to your Indonesian card will be provided for you while you are still in Indonesia. In addition to avoiding the need for currency conversion, you can also enjoy attractive promotions worldwide.
	Emergency Service – Global Safety Net for peace of mind when you lose your wallet. Simply visit your nearest HSBC branch and show some ID to obtain up to USD 2,000 in emergency funds and a replacement Premier MasterCard within 24 hours.
	Transfers between your NZD accounts in Indonesia and New Zealand without the need for conversion to rupiah. Free real-time transfers via Global Transfer up to USD 100,000 from your HSBC Premier account in Indonesia to your HSBC Premier account in New Zealand via HSBC Internet Banking.
	HSBC’s New Zealand network is supported by 4 branches, two of which are dedicated to Premier customers 3 HSBC ATMs and an extensive network of WestPac ATMs through New Zealand.