Le pays aux paysages les plus spectaculaires au kilomètre carré — fjords, geysers, culture maori, lieux de tournage de la Terre du Milieu, berceau du saut à l'élastique et l'air le plus pur de la planète.
- Capitale
- Wellington
- Population
- 5 324 700
- Superficie
- 268 680 km²
- Langues
- English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
- Monnaie
- New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
- PIB
- $248 666M
Bon à savoir
Conduite
À gauche
Plat national
Bacon and egg pie, lamb, pavlova
Visiteurs / an
996 000 (2020)
Sécurité
Faible (1.46/100k)
Big Mac
$4.94
Temp. moyenne
10.5°C
Religion
Christianity
Littoral
Littoral
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Guide de voyage
New Zealand (Māori: Aotearoa) is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty: jagged mountains, rolling pasture land, steep fiords, pristine trout-filled lakes, raging rivers, scenic beaches, and active volcanic zones. These islands form a unique bioregion inhabited by flightless birds seen nowhere else, such as kākāpō and kiwi. New Zealanders have adopted the kiwi as a national symbol, and have even taken the word Kiwi as a name for themselves. The islands are not densely populated, the South Island even less so than the North Island, but they are easily accessible. The country has modern visitor facilities and transport networks that are reasonably well developed. New Zealand often adds an adventurous twist to nature. It is the original home of jet-boating through shallow gorges as well as bungy jumping off anything high enough to give a thrill. The indigenous Māori culture continues to play an important part in everyday symbolism, life and the identity of the nation, with many opportunities for visitors to understand and experience the history and present-day forms of Māori life.
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Meilleure période
Décembre–février est l'été : idéal pour le Fiord de Milford, Queenstown et les plages. Mars–mai pour les feuillages d'automne sur l'Île du Sud. Juin–août est la saison de ski (Queenstown, Wanaka, Ruapehu). Septembre–novembre pour les fleurs de printemps et moins de foules.
Visa
Les citoyens de plus de 60 pays, dont les États-Unis, le Royaume-Uni, l'UE, le Canada et l'Australie, peuvent visiter sans visa pendant 3 mois. La Nouvelle-Zélande exige une NZeTA (Autorité de voyage électronique) depuis 2019 pour les pays exemptés de visa.
À ne pas manquer
The Bay of Islands is a subtropical micro-region known for its stunning beauty & history. For those that love beaches and water activities, it's paradise. Stunning natural beauty and over 144 islands make for an easily accessible aquatic playground, with activities like boating, fishing, sailing, snorkelling, paddleboarding, kayaking...the list goes on. There’s also more to this area than meets the eye, as the area is rich in history and culture. Many of the pivotal moments in Aotearoa New Zealand’s story happened here, including the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi), considered the country’s founding document, at what is now the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The Bay of Islands are in the Northland region in the far north of the North Island of New Zealand. Located 60 kilometres north-west of Whangarei, the bay is a natural harbour with an irregular 16 kilometre wide inlet. Several sections of the bay extend into the land, notably Waikare Inlet in the south and Kerikeri and Te Puna (Mangonui) inlets in the north-west. Swimming with dolphins is another specialty of the Bay of Islands. Many operators in the region offer excellent trips to spectacular Cape Brett and the 'Hole in the Rock' on Piercy Island.
Jours fériés
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Villes principales
Auckland
La plus grande ville de Nouvelle-Zélande située sur un isthme étroit entre deux ports magnifiques, avec ses îles volcaniques pittoresques et la célèbre Sky Tower.
Queenstown
La capitale mondiale des sports d'aventure, spectaculairement située sur le lac Wakatipu aux pieds des montagnes Remarkables.
Christchurch
La porte d'entrée de l'Île du Sud, connue pour sa résilience après le tremblement de terre de 2011 et sa scène artistique vibrante.