New Zealand
Risk / Health Info for New Zealand
Before travelling to New Zealand, make sure your vaccinations are up to date.
Because in some areas of New Zealand certain insects carry and spread diseases, travellers are advised to take precautions against bites.
Good medical care, up to Canadian standards, is widely available. Although travellers to New Zealand who are injured in a work or car accident are generally covered for public hospital treatment, it is recommended that you purchase travel insurance before you leave Canada. Contact your provincial or territorial health authority for more information.
- Altitude in New Zealand
- Parts of New Zealand are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.
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About New Zealand
New Zealand has much to delight and fascinate the visitor, from pristine wilderness to wildlife to active volcanoes. The temperate climate makes it a good place to visit all year round.
top Tips for travelling to New Zealand
Napier has wonderful art deco buildings. Instead of white water rafting as an adventure, head to Waitomo and try black water rafting, which will take you underground into the caves. The Te Papa Museum in Wellington is a great place to learn about Maori culture.