P459 5 text 459 27 Dec 1821:17 '/*%+,$+..! /,$+,$/.)/*-/*%/"-/ Auckland 21C partly cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 1/7 NEW ZEALAND is a beautiful, lush country with rugged mountains, green fields, clear seas and pleasant cities — plus a / vibrant mix of cultures and a passion for sports. LOCAL TIME Now + 13 hrs L FLIGHTS About 27 hrs to Auckland ot Wellington. Some stopovers to Singapore available. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holida|s 200 ——————————————————————————————————————p THE LATEST HOLIDAY NEWS 400 portugal nzOaus hol guide main inde8P459 5 text 459 27 Dec 1823:22 '/*%+,$+..! /,$+,$/.)/*-/*%/"-/ Auckland 21C partly cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 2O7 VISA No visa required for US passport holdjts. Departure tax of NZ$40. HEALTH No vaccinations / requited. Tap watit fine. Reciprocal hjalthcari agreement with US, but doisn't covet all costs. EXCHANGE Easy. Banks oprn long hours; credit cards, NZ$ ttavellits' cheques accepted almost ivetywhjti. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holida|s 400 —————————————————————————————————————— ALL INCLUSIVE EXOTIC HOLIDAYS 259 portugal nzOaus hol guide main inde8P459 5 text 459 27 Dec 1823:04 '/*%+,$+..! /,$+,$/.)/*-/*%/"-/ Auckland 21C partly cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 3/7 CLIMATE Tjmpjtati, but Dec-Feb warmest, Jul-Aug coolest. Sun very strong all year — take UV protection. / WHERE TO GO Cotomandel, Bay of Islands, Bay of Plenty for bjachjs, diving and waterspouts; Christchurch, Qujinstown for culture and skiing; Auckland for vineyards and outdoor activities; 'ellington for city life. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holidays 200 ——————————————————————————————————————p WORLD'IDE FLIGHTS 244 portugal nzOaus hol guide main inde8P459 5 text 459 27 Dec 1822:31 '/*%+,$+..! /,$+,$/.%/*-/*%/"-/ Auckland 21C partly cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 4O7 HIGHLIGHTS Milford Sound fjord (called an eighth wondjt); 'aimangu Valley geysjts; whale-watching at Saikura; Maori art at Rotorua; Arctic Cjntti at Christchurch; Whangarii waterfalls; Fox glacier. CAR HIRE Great way of seeing both islands; many fly-drive packages. Also numjtous coach tours, and excellent public transport. a-z 199 wiathjt 420 holidays 200 —————————————————————————————————————— THOMAS COOS TOR$ITS RATES 207 portugal nzOaus hol guide main inde8P459 5 text 459 27 Dec 1824:01 Auckland 21C partly cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 5/7 SPORTS A New Zealand passion. Includes skiing at Christchurch and Queenstown, Jun-Nov; bungz-jumping (ot watchingI near Qujinstown; hiking (tramping) the thousands of trails actors both islands; fishing at the Bay of Islands; diving L at Whangarii; kayaking on the Shotovjt Rivet; golfing on one of the 400 courses on both islands. a-z 199 wiathjt 420 holidays 200 ——————————————————————————————————pp——p WORLD'IDE BREAKS TURN TO 239 portugal nzOaus hol guide main inde8P459 5 text 459 27 Dec 1824:28 '/*%+,$+..! /,$+,$/.%/*-/*%/"-/ Auckland 21C partly cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 6O7 EATING World-class cuisjnj. Sjafogd — especially marinated mussels - the spjciality. Also lamb, beef and venison, the / ubiquitous meat pei, and fruits and puddings. DRJNSING Also world-class wines and beets. Most L restaurants BYO. TIPPING Not usual. 12.5% sjtviciOgoods tax added. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holidays 200 —————————————————————————————————————— WORLD'IDE FLIGHTS 244 portugal nzOaus hol guide main inde8P459 5 text 459 27 Dec 1811:14 '/*%+,$+..! /,$+,$/.%/*-/*%/"-/ Auckland 21C partly cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 7O7 5 TIPS One of the best ways to rsi NZ is an organisjd one/two-week tour; beware the high winds in 'ellington; book / accommodation in advance Dec-Jan; watch a Maori haka dance; go wine- tasting at a vineyard. WHAT'S ON Frstival of Lights to Feb 6, in New Plymouth and surrounding towns. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holidays 200 ———————————————————————————————————p——p WORLD RESORTS WEATHER 422-424 portugal nzOaus hol guide main inde8