Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Customs Regulations
For the low-down on what you can and can't bring into NZ, see the
New Zealand Customs Service
(
www.customs.govt.nz
)
. Per-person duty-free allowances:
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1125mL of spirits or liqueur
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4.5L of wine or beer
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200 cigarettes (or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco)
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dutiable goods up to the value of $700
It's a good idea to declare any unusual medicines. Tramping gear (boots, tents etc) will be checked and may need to be
cleaned before being allowed in. You must declare any plant or animal products (including anything made of wood), and
food of any kind. Weapons and firearms are either prohibited or require a permit and safety testing.
Discount Cards
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The internationally recognised
International Student Identity Card
is produced by the
International Student
Travel Confederation
(ISTC;
www.istc.org
)
, and issued to full-time students aged 12 and over. It provides discounts on
accommodation, transport and admission to attractions. The ISTC also produces the
International Youth Travel Card
,
available to folks under 30 who are not full-time students, with equivalent benefits to the ISIC. Also similar is the
Inter-
national Teacher Identity Card
, available to teaching professionals. All three cards (NZ$30 each) are available online
at
www.isiccard.co.nz
, or from student travel companies such as STA Travel.
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The
New Zealand Card
(
www.newzealandcard.com
)
is a $35 discount pass that'll score you between 5% and 50%
off a range of accommodation, tours, sights and activities.
