Travel Smart Explore More

A range of tools and resources to help with your trip planning.

SAFETRAVEL

Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas

SAFETRAVEL REGISTRATION

SafeTravel is the official registration facility for New Zealanders travelling or living overseas. If you register with us, we’re able to relay important information and account for your safety and wellbeing, as part of New Zealand’s consular response to an overseas emergency.

US Esta Visa

  • You are a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country.
  • You are currently not in possession of a visitor’s visa.
  • Your travel is for 90 days or less.
  • You plan to travel to the United States for business or pleasure.
  • You want to apply for a new authorization for one person or a group of applications for two or more persons.

NZ Passport Registration

Apply for your New Zealand Passport

Canada eta Visa

Apply for a Canadian eTA Visa

SeatGuru

Use the SeatGuru form to look up your aircraft

School Terms and Holiday Dates

Terms and holiday dates for state schools and kura and state-integrated schools to support school boards, administrators, principals and parents/caregivers to plan their calendars.

Australian school holidays

Travelling in Australia during the local school holiday periods can be busy as local families often use this time to have their own vacations. By planning your trip carefully, you can be aware of peak travel seasons for each state and territory.

Duty Free Shopping

If you’re planning to buy duty free goods, find out what your limits are for entering New Zealand.

Pre-Departure Guide

Make your holiday as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Use this pre-departure guide to travel in confidence knowing you’re as organised as you can be.

Pack Like a Pro

Don’t forget a thing when you’re on holidays. Use our easy checklist to ensure you pack all the holiday essentials for a stress free getaway.