The most beautiful and last pure land-New Zealand (1)

New Zealand has a small land area, close to Britain or Japan; With a population of only 4 million, there is no sense of crowding. New Zealand is located in the southern hemisphere. For China tourists, going to a sunny and pleasant tourist destination in the winter of June 5438+February has a different experience.

climate

Most parts of New Zealand have a mild climate. The climate in the far north is subtropical in summer, while the temperature in the inland alpine areas of South Island can be as low as-10 C in winter. Most of New Zealand's land is near the coast, so the climate is mild. The farther south, the lower the average temperature.

Topography and geology

In addition to majestic glaciers, magnificent fjords, rugged peaks and vast plains, there are undulating mountains, tropical jungles, volcanic highlands and thousands of miles of beaches paved with fine gold and silver sand. All kinds of beautiful scenery are in New Zealand. No wonder this place is becoming more and more popular with filmmakers.

New Zealand is located in the southwest corner of the Pacific Ocean, including two main islands, namely the North Island and the South Island. The surrounding waters are dotted with Stewart Island and many smaller islands.

There is a long mountain range in the middle of North Island in New Zealand, which runs through the whole island like a backbone, separating large areas of farmland on both sides. The most prominent structure in the middle of the North Island is the volcanic plateau, where volcanic and geothermal activities are active. South Island also has a ridge, namely southern alps, overlooking Otago and the vast undulating farmland in the eastern part of South Island, as well as the Canterbury Plain in Ma Pingchuan.

money

The monetary unit of New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar (NZ$). The denominations of coins are 10, 20, 50, 1 yuan and 2 yuan, and the denominations of banknotes are 5 yuan, 10 yuan, 20 yuan, 50 yuan and 100 yuan. The New Zealand dollar is currently an international currency and can be exchanged in banks, airports and other currency exchange offices. Recently, the continuous depreciation of the New Zealand dollar has also greatly reduced the travel cost of tourists in New Zealand. At present, the New Zealand dollar has fallen below 1:4 against RMB.

Tourism season

The tourist season in New Zealand is from June 165438+ 10 to March of the following year, which coincides with summer. During this period, there may be cases where locals and tourists have booked accommodation and activities.

Skiing is very popular in New Zealand, and the skiing season generally lasts from the end of May to the middle of 10 (depending on the weather).

Milford Track is the most popular and famous trail in New Zealand, and it usually needs to be booked one year in advance, especially in summer. I suggest you set the date of departure from Te Anau as soon as possible and book this hiking route immediately.

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New Zealand is one of the first countries in the world to enter a new day, which is 12 hours earlier than Greenwich Mean Time. New Zealand uses "daylight saving time" in summer, which is 13 hours earlier than Greenwich Mean Time. Daylight saving time starts on the first Sunday in 10 and ends on the first Sunday in April of the following year, and is adjusted back to 12 hours earlier than Greenwich Mean Time.

New Zealand is 4 hours ahead of China (Beijing time) and 5 hours ahead of China in daylight saving time.

New Zealander

New Zealand combines the history and culture of local Maori indigenous people, Europe, Pacific islands and Asia, and has become a melting pot of multi-ethnic people in the world-but it also has many characteristics, which makes this island country unique in the world.

Today, New Zealand has a population of 4.4 million (collectively referred to as New Zealanders), of which about 69% are European, 65,438+04.6% are indigenous Maori, 9.2% are Asian, and 6.9% are non-Maori Pacific islanders.

Geographically, more than three-quarters of the population live in the North Island, while the population living in Auckland accounts for one-third of the national population. The rest of the population is mainly concentrated in big cities such as Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton.

Animals and plants

Since New Zealand was separated from the supercontinent, many unique plants and animals have evolved, making many interesting plant and animal species grow on this land.

New Zealand's abundant rainfall and sunshine provide favorable conditions for lush and diverse plants-80% of the plants are protozoa.

Before human settlement, New Zealand was a very lively and noisy place! There are many exotic birds growing in the vast and dense bushes. In the process of continuous evolution, because there are no natural enemies to fly and hide, wings have become a dispensable tool for some birds. Since then, some native birds in New Zealand have lost their ability to fly, including owls, exotic birds, southern birds, and the world's largest bird, the fear bird (now extinct).

New Zealand is rich in marine life, and whale watching and swimming with dolphins are one of the most recommended experiences. The little Hector dolphin, which only grows in New Zealand waters, is the rarest dolphin in the world. In New Zealand's rich marine environment, seals, penguins, fish and shellfish can thrive everywhere.

Visa and entry

New Zealand currently needs to obtain a New Zealand visa in advance. At present, the New Zealand authorities have always been friendly to China tourists. At present, the application conditions are relaxed and the procedures are simple. Under the new regulations introduced this year, some China UnionPay cardholders will no longer need to provide proof of deposit, proof of salary and proof of employment when going to New Zealand, and the application procedure is simpler. From 20 13, independent tourists from China can obtain multiple entry visas for two years.

Regarding entry, you need to fill in the passenger entry card (English) when you pass the customs passport control (click here to see the Chinese translation). If no entry card is issued to passengers during the flight, the entry card will be issued at the Immigration Department.