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About New Zealand

New Zealand is distinctive for its stunning, untouched and incredibly varied scenery, encompassing everything from rainforests, golden sand beaches and rolling farmlands to steaming volcanic craters, moody fiords and glaciers.

As well as providing a beautiful background to some relaxing time out, this diverse landscape provides an equally wide range of experiences. Spend a day visiting award winning wineries before kayaking into a National Park or racing through narrow canyons in a jet boat. Take a walk on a steaming volcanic island in the morning and spend your afternoon relaxing on a luxury cruise, trying your hand at trout fishing, jet skiing or simply sunbath!

And if you're wanting to go beyond the beautiful scenery, there are plenty of opportunities to take in some Kiwi culture. Restaurants throughout the country offer you the best of fresh New Zealand produce, or perhaps you might like to try a traditional Maori hangi? Visit a farm show for an entertaining insight into New Zealand's strong agricultural background or take a guided shopping tour that focuses on purely Kiwi fashion, art and craft. View master carvers at work, learn to weave yourself and take a tour around the comprehensive national museum to learn more about New Zealand's relatively short, but rich, history.

However you choose to spend your holiday, with a population of just over 4 million people, New Zealand offers you the space to enjoy your experience away from the crowds.

About New Zealand - Facts for the Traveler

New Zealand is an island nation, situated in the south-western Pacific Ocean, approximately 3 hours flight from Australia or Fiji, 12 hours from the United States western coast and 25 hours from London.

The country comprises two main islands – the North and South Islands, and has a total land area that is similar in size to the US state of Colorado and a little larger than the United Kingdom.

New Zealand's climate varies from warm subtropical in the far north to cool temperate climates in the far south, with severe alpine conditions in the mountainous areas. The mean annual temperature ranges from 10°C in the south to 16°C in the north of New Zealand. The coldest month is usually July and the warmest month is usually January or February. Rainfall is generally spread throughout the year with relatively high sunshine hours and snow restricted to mountain areas.

The summer months (January through to March) are a busy time for travel in New Zealand, with most international visitors travelling at this time, and New Zealanders taking their own holidays.

English is the everyday language spoken in New Zealand.

For more information on New Zealand visit the following sites:

http://www.newzealand.com/travel/about-nz/key-facts/new-zealand-key-facts-home.cfm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh-0knDpn5g

Terms and Conditions

RESERVATIONS and DEPOSITS
A non-refundable deposit of NZ$200 per person is required at the time of booking. This will be deducted from balance, which is due no later than 45 days prior to travel. However, the policy may vary where providers require higher deposits.

LATE BOOKINGS
Late bookings are welcomed, payment is required immediately for bookings made within 45 days prior to travel.

CANCELLATIONS
A mandatory fee of NZ$200 per person will apply to any booking cancelled prior to departure date. Additional charges may be imposed depending on lateness of cancellation and any other fees assessed by the hotel or land operators.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
A full confirmation of all arrangements & exchange voucher will be emailed to you upon confirmation.  A detailed documentation wallet with all vouchers will be presented to you on arrival in New Zealand.  Alternatively travel documents can be couriered to you approx 4 weeks prior to departure – at your expense.

PASSPORTS
Each traveller must have a valid passport. It is solely the passenger’s responsibility to ensure that all documentation/visas necessary for travel are complete and current.

PRICING & COSTS
All rates are quoted In New Zealand dollars (NZD) and based on current tariffs.  Each booking represents a complete package. An itemised costing breakdown will not be given. 

Prices do not include:
 - airport taxes, aviation levies, environmental/conservation fees and gratuities
 - items of personal nature, eg telephone calls, miini bar, laundry etc
 - inclusions other than those specified in the itinerary
 - international or domestic airfares - unless otherwise stated
 - travel insurance (cancellations, loss of deposits, delays, etc)

METHODS OF PAYMENT:
Payment via Mastercard, Visa or American Express is acceptable with no additional credit card fee’s charged.  We will require a signed credit card authorisation form, which we supply, and this must be signed by the owner of the credit card before payment can be processed. Alternatively payment can be made by bank telegraphic transfer.  Ask us for our bank details.

FLIGHT DETAILS:
It is a requirement when making any reservation with Luxury NZ Travel that we are provided with a  complete and detailed copy of all confirmed flights in writing at the time of booking. We accept no responsibility for failure of any service if this information has not been provided, is incomplete or incorrect.
 
DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY
Neither Luxury NZ Travel nor its operators shall be liable for any loss, damage injury, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of defect or through the act or omissions of any secondary person performing or rendering services on our behalf.

INSURANCE
We strongly recommend that you purchase Travel Insurance to protect all aspects of your trip.