2012-13 Optional Tours Directory pdf - Grand Pacific Tours

All luggage is entirely at the “owners risk” whilst on tour and we
strongly recommend that travel insurance be taken out by each traveller
to cover accidental damage or loss.
LUGGAGE LABEL AND NAME BADGE
Located in your ticket wallet. For proper identification, please ensure
you attach your Grand Pacific Tours luggage label to your main suitcase
and not your hand luggage. This will assist the Coach Captain in
identifying your luggage when loading the coach. Ensure you wear your
name badge at all times.
PASSPORT
All visitors require a passport to enter New Zealand. Your passport must
be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date.
You do not need a visa or permit to visit New Zealand if you are an
Australian citizen travelling on an Australian passport, or if you are an
Australian resident with a current Australian resident return visa. As this
information does change, please check with your Travel Agent at time of
booking for the most current requirements. Outgoing passenger cards
can be obtained at the airport and are to be completed prior to passing
through Customs.
RESTRICTION ON LIQUIDS
Restrictions exist on the amount of liquids, aerosols and gel items that can
be carried in the cabin of international flights. You can only carry liquids,
aerosols or gels in your hand luggage if each container is no more than
100ml, and these containers collectively can fit comfortably into one
resealable, 20cm x 20cm transparent plastic bag. You will find a resealable
transparent plastic bag included in your ticket wallet to cater for this.
ELECTRICITY
New Zealand has the same electrical current as Australia, 240 volts. A
3 flat pin plug is used.
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST)
All goods and services purchased in New Zealand are subject to a 15%
Goods and Services Tax (GST). Visitors are unable to claim back refunds
on this tax.
MONEY MATTERS
Traveller’s cheques are still widely accepted throughout New Zealand
and can be converted to cash at all major hotels and banks. Travelex
Cash Passports are becoming popular as an alternative and are also a
safe and convenient way to allow you to access cash at Automatic Teller
Machines throughout New Zealand.
Bank hours are from 9.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Fri. All international
credit cards are accepted and provided they are encoded with a PIN,
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