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Australia vs New Zealand

A side-by-side look at the practical travel essentials for Australia and New Zealand — power, safety, money and getting around — so you can plan or choose between them quickly.

Quick answer

Traveling between Australia and New Zealand, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.

Detail Australia New Zealand
Power plug Type I Type I
Voltage 230V 230V
Frequency 50Hz 50Hz
Emergency (general) 000 111
Police 000 111
Ambulance 000 111
Tap water Generally safe Generally safe
Driving side Left Left
Currency Australian Dollar (AUD, $) New Zealand Dollar (NZD, $)
Dialing code +61 +64
Time zone UTC+8 to UTC+10:30 UTC+12 / UTC+13
Best season Australia is highly regional. September to November and March to May are comfortable for many cities. Visit the tropical north in the dry season from May to October, and plan beach trips around local summer conditions. December to March is best for hiking, road trips and beaches, though it is also the busiest period. April and May bring cooler weather and fewer crowds, while winter is strongest for skiing on the South Island.

Full brief

Australia travel essentials

Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Australia.

Full brief

New Zealand travel essentials

Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for New Zealand.

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