Help for visitors

Whether you’ve done your research before you arrived or are being spontaneous, assistance is a phone call or website click away.

Currency

New Zealand's unit of currency is the New Zealand dollar. Be sure to check the exchange rate conversion before leaving home.

New Zealand Dollar»

Emergency and medical

World-class medical facilities, including hospitals, paramedics, 24-hour emergency services, rescue helicopters and dentists. Dial 111 for emergency sercives.

Medical facilities»

Helpful facts

From passports, to road rules and weather statistics, all the facts about the Bay are covered here.

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Information centres

The i-SITE visitor centres provide visitors to the area with a one-stop tourism information service.

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Local mechanics

If you have purchased or rented a car, campervan or motorhome in New Zealand and need mechanical service please keyword search mechanic under our shopping and services page.

Find a mechanic

Qualmark

Businesses that carry the Qualmark logo have been independently assessed as professional and trustworthy, so you can book and buy with confidence.

Qualmark certification»