Auckland - Useful Information
Inoculations
There are no inoculations required for visits to New Zealand.
Useful Numbers
International dialling code: 64
Police: 111
Fire: 111
Ambulance: 111
Useful Addresses
Auckland Tourist Information Centre
Quay Street
Princes Wharf
Tel: (09) 379 6476
United Kingdom Consulate
British Consulate General
Level 17/151 Queen Street
Auckland 1010
Tel: (09) 303 2973
Currency
The New Zealand currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZ$), with 100 Cents = 1$. Banknote denominations are from $5 to $100.
Climate
Auckland has a warm, moist, almost sub-tropical climate. The city experiences rather dry, warm summers and mild, wet winters. The city is comfortable to visit all year round except perhaps in the summer months (December-February) when heat and humidity create rather sticky days and nights, averaging a daytime temperature of around 25 degrees Centigrade. Spring (September-November) is the most pleasant time to visit, with rainfall low and temperatures in the low 20’s Centigrade.
Timezone
GMT + 8