Visitor Visa / International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy

You are be allowed to travel to New Zealand if you do not have a visitor visa or an NZeTA.

  • Allow up to 72 hours for processing, but it could take as little as 10 minutes.
  • You may also have to pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).
    The IVL costs NZD $35 and is paid at the same time as the NZeTA.
  • When you are from a visa waiver country, you must hold an NZeTA before you travel.
  • Australian citizens do not need an NZeTA.
  • An NZeTA request costs NZD $9 on our free app, or NZD $12 if completed online.

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Motorhome rental vs car and hotel

Motorhome rental vs car and hotel

Are you planning a self-drive tour in New Zealand? There are two main options for getting around: Motorhome rental vs car and hotel. Which one should you choose? Is it cheaper to use a camper or stay in hotels? It depends on your travel style. If you’re an adventurer who likes exploring natural areas and

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Manawatu the country road

3 ‘Scenic Routes’ to Wellington

We see many itineraries where the route from Taupo to Wellington is straight south on the SH1, all in a big hurry to catch the ferry to the South Island. If you can spare some time, there are 3 really nice ‘alternatives‘ for a part of this trip: 3 Scenic Routes trough The Manawatū Country offering

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Thermal Rotorua

Steaming Rotorua

Two  things you notice when you get to the Rotorua area: Steaming  ponds, rivers, and the smell of sulphur. To get up close to the action, there are many Thermal Parks you can choose from. The most famous ones are undoubtedly Wai-o-Tapu and Te Puia. Being the most famous ones also means: Very busy! In

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Wine trail

16 Themed Highways of New Zealand

Touring New Zealand by campervan and not knowing where to start? There are 10 Highways with a theme to choose from. This may not sound like a pleasant way to explore; when you are used to traffic in Europe or the USA, expectations of highways are different from New Zealand ‘Highways’. You will probably call

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wifi

Wifi for campervans

Stay connected on your vacation Planning to go on a vacation and worried about staying connected? You might face an issue with your phone not being connected to Wi-Fi and end up with a bill containing a huge data overage charge. It’s easy to get reliant on Wi-Fi since it’s so common. These days, you

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fixed bed motorhome

Fixed Bed in Motorhomes

Are you tired of sleeping on cramped beds while travelling? Do you want to experience comfortable and restful nights in the comfort of a good-sized fixed bed? Look no further because our motorhomes in New Zealand have just what you need! You don’t have to compromise between comfort and adventure when you choose our motorhomes.

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