Travel — a Kiwi tradition
Kiwis are famous travellers whether it be a cheap flight to Australia or the Pacific Islands or The Big OE. Each year, thousands of New Zealanders pack their bags, grab their passport and set off to discover some of the rest of the world.
This page links to travel resources for those planning a trip.
Before you go
Passports and visas
You need a valid passport to travel anywhere in the world. Visit passport.govt.nz to get your application under way. You will also need a visa to visit or work in the country of your choice. Contact their embassies and consulates for information. The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's SafeTravel website provides guidance on how to prepare for your travel and what to do if trouble strikes while overseas.
IRD tax information for travellers
Travel resources
The library has some excellent resources available — travel guides, foreign language courses and specialist travel guides.
Our online resources:
- Press Display — newspapers from around the world.
Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN. - Ecotourism and other searches from Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection from The Source.
Use at a library or enter your library card & password / PIN.
Our Internet Gateway listings:
- Country profiles
- Airlines
- Travel guides
- Festivals
- Travel advisories
- Travel health
- Maps
Links to various online map services for around the world and New Zealand.
Browse the resources in our libraries
- New Zealanders travel guidebooks — travel advice for New Zealanders on their OE
- New Zealanders employment foreign countries — advice for New Zealanders planning to work overseas
- Employment in foreign countries — how to find work overseas
- Travel guidebooks — Catalogue subject search
- Travel writing - suggestions for armchair travellers including monthly newsletter
