New Zealand Guide
Attractions
The scenic beauty of Milford Sound in New Zealand is something that you cannot miss out on
A beautiful fjord, the Milford Sound is located to the South West of the South Island of New Zealand. The drive towards Milford Sound is quite enchanting, itself.Take the road from Queenstown and drive along the Lake TeAnau crossing the Homer Tunnel to reach the small settlement of Milford Sound. Backpackers can opt to take an adventurous route along the Milford Track to reach Milford Sound.
New Zealand Info
CAPITAL: Wellington
GEOGRAPHY
It is made of 2 main islands and a number of smaller islands. With a coastline of approximately 15,134 km's, NZ has breathtaking views of beaches, trenches, mountains and volcanic plateaus.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of approximately 4,400,000 people. Muslims account for about 0.9% of the population
CLIMATE
Mild maritime climate. Annual temperatures range from 10 °C (50 °F) in the south to 16 °C (61 °F) in the north.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Māori & NZ Sign language are the two official languages.
English is a national language and is spoken by 98% of the population.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+12
GMT +13 (During Summer due to daylight savings)
BUSINESS HOURS / HOLIDAYS
Government Offices/ Banks: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
General Office Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM
New Year's: January 1st & 2nd
Waitangi Day: February 6th
Easter Weekend: Varies
Anzac Day: April 25th
Queen's Birthday: First Monday in June
Labour Day: Fourth Monday in October
Christmas Day: December 25th
Boxing Day: December 26th
CURRENCY
New Zealand Dollars
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Ambulance/ Fire Emergencies: 111
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