Travel Information From Philippines to New Zealand

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Consider for most travelers; recommended for travelers at higher risk (e.g. visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where exposure might occur through food or water; or prone to "adventurous eating")

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to New Zealand.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

You will need 3 months validity remaining on your passport from the date you intend to leave.

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Local Phrases :

• Wellington: +6448903741
• Wellington: +644890-3742
• Wellington: +644890-3744
• Auckland: +6499096184
• Christchurch: 6433518602

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Importing illegal drugs is punishable by up to 12 years imprisonment. New Zealand has an established tradition of tolerance towards homosexuality, but there are still isolated incidents of homophobic related crimes. LGBT travellers should be aware of local sensitivities, particularly when visiting rural areas.

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Wellington

Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, sits near the North Island southernmost point on the Cook Strait. A compact city, it encompasses a waterfront promenade, sandy beaches, a working harbour and colourful timber houses on surrounding hills. From Lambton Quay, the iconic red Wellington Cable Car heads to the Wellington Botanic Gardens. Strong winds through the Cook Strait give it the nickname "Windy Wellington."

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Car crime

Don't forget community is significant part of culture - decisions are made for good of one tribe over individual gain. Clan elders enjoy higher respect in decision making too.

Booze and crime

Boozing is big all throughout the major cities in New Zealand, and contributes to some violent crime.

A few years back, police statistics showed you had twice the chance of getting violently assaulted in Queenstown compared to other spots on either island.

Wellington also has some alcohol-related shenanigans and violence, which is part of the reason drinking in public places is now banned there.

In Auckland, travelers and residents warn to stay away from certain areas at night, like the section by the Sky Tower and Britomart and K Road, and to avoid going down alleyways.

Others say teenagers can get particularly rowdy and fights are common. Avoid any teens in a group wearing the same color, as they may be part of a gang looking for trouble.

Don't be caught waiting around late at night for public transport in Auckland, plan your trip home in advance.

Overall, you'll want to stay away from the bar strips late at night. Even if you want to party, it may be in your best interest to call it an early night and bring a bottle of wine back to your hotel if you want to avoid seeing – or falling victim to – booze-fueled rage.

Safe solo travel for women

It goes without saying that New Zealanders are some of the most friendly people you'll meet. So, when it comes to women traveling solo, there's really not much for you to worry about.

If you're not ready to bunk beside a male, most hostels offer female only dorm rooms – be sure to inquire if it interests you.

That being said, always abide by your moral compass, and if a red-hot deal on a vehicle-share road-trip with your new male friend from the hostel sounds too good to be true, it probably is...

When you're going into the wilderness for a multi-day hike alone, tell someone where you're going, how long you'll be gone, and when you're back so that they know your plans. It's always best to go with a buddy, but sometimes, going solo is the only choice you've got.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• The most common religion in New Zealand is Christianity.
• Don't eat food until it has been blessed in Maori, if eating with Maori.
• Don't wrap your gifts in red if receiver is Maori - red is the taboo colour for Maori.
• Don't smoke - smoking is banned in pubs, restaurants as well as on public transport or in public buildings.
• Don't make the "V" hand gesture for victory sign.
• Don't forget to bring your own beer (B.Y.O.) if invited to a barbecue - you may also be invited to bring your own meat or a salad.
• Don't fear to use the word "kiwi" - it's not an offensive name when referring to New Zealanders. They will call themselves kiwis, too.
• Don't get sunburnt. Thanks to the hole in the ozone layer, the burn time in New Zealand is about 7-10 minutes in the summer.
• Don't tip - it's not customary in New Zealand. However, do tip if the services are outstanding.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to New Zealand?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to New Zealand. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in New Zealand

Healthcare of New Zealand is ranked 7th in the world. New Zealand healthcare system, for citizens and permanent residents, is either free or low-cost.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.