🧳 Australia to New Zealand: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to New Zealand on a Australia passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
Australia to New Zealand at a glance
- Visa: Visa-free – You can enter without a visa.
- Money: New Zealand dollar (NZD)
- Time: New Zealand (Wellington) is 2 hours ahead of Australia (Canberra) right now.
- Plugs: No adapter needed: New Zealand uses plug type I, which your Australia plugs (I) fit.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in New Zealand).
- Driving: on the left
- Emergency: 111
- Tipping: Not expected; leave around 10% only for great service.
- Best time: Dec–Mar for summer hiking and beaches; Jun–Aug for skiing
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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Australia to New Zealand – questions
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for New Zealand?
Visa-free. You can enter without a visa. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in New Zealand?
The New Zealand dollar (NZD). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Australian dollar.
What is the time difference between Australia and New Zealand?
New Zealand (Wellington) is 2 hours ahead of Australia (Canberra) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in New Zealand?
No adapter needed: New Zealand uses plug type I, which your Australia plugs (I) fit. Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in New Zealand).
Which side of the road do they drive on in New Zealand?
On the left.
What is the emergency number in New Zealand?
111.
When is the best time to visit New Zealand?
Dec–Mar for summer hiking and beaches; Jun–Aug for skiing.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for New Zealand?
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, updated 29 Apr 2026). U.S. advice: Exercise normal precautions in New Zealand, which it calls generally a safe destination for travelers.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.