Final Checklist

We may be experts at taking care of every detail upon your arrival, but there's a few things you’ll need to sort out before you leave. So to ensure you don't miss anything important, here’s a few ideas and tips to get you vacation ready:

Check your itinerary and make sure everything is in order and to your satisfaction and that you understand timings etc. Just ask us if you are unsure.
Check your flight details are correct - including names, dates, and any appropriate visas you may require.
Check your passport is valid. New Zealand requires three months remaining on your passport to enter. Australia only requires that your passport be valid for the duration of your stay in Australia. If you are entering another country in transit on your way here, check the conditions required to enter. Eg. the United States of America requires six months remaining on your passport.
Driving license. Everyone who drives in New Zealand or Australia must have a valid English driving license, otherwise an International Drivers Permit will be required as well.
Make sure your credit card is activated for international use. If your bank sees unusual activity on your card they may put a hold on it - so be sure to tell them when and where you are travelling overseas. Visa and MasterCard are readily accepted in New Zealand and Australia, but providers such as Diner or American Express may not be in some places.
If you haven't already done so, we recommend you get travel insurance. Even the best laid plans go awry so it's best to be prepared for any eventuality. Also make sure you have a copy of your plan and policy number with you at all times. We recommend saving a digital copy to your phone or tablet.
Take copies of all your documents and store them in a separate place to the originals in case they get lost. We also recommend taking photos of your documents and keeping them on hand in your phone or tablet. All of your itinerary documents will be available via our travel app as well.
Plug important phone numbers into your phone with the associated international dialing code. Such numbers could be: Your doctor, your insurer, reservations for your airline etc.
If you take medication make sure you have sufficient to last you the duration of your trip - and some extra just in case. Ensure it is properly labelled, and check with your doctor in case you need to carry a medical letter stating your intent.
Check you have the correct adapter for your phone or other electrical device.
Leave a copy of your itinerary with your friends and family so they know how to contact you. The version sent to you in your arrival documents is ideal.

Most visitors to New Zealand and fly into one of four international airports located in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or Queenstown. Below is some useful information about each:

Auckland International Airport

Wellington International Airport

Christchurch International Airport

Queenstown International Airport

Most people flying into Australia will fly into Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth. Below is some useful information about each:

Sydney International Airport

Melbourne International Airport

Brisbane International Airport

Perth International Airport

Final Checklist

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