New Zealand
New Zealand, located south-east of Australia in the south-western Pacific Ocean, consists of two major islands of volcanic origin with mountainous regions and several large plains. New Zealand has a total land mass of 268,000 sq. km with approximately 15,000 km of coastline.
The north varies in climate and vegetation from subtropical in the northern peninsula to temperate areas facing the South Island. Summers are mild to warm in the North Island, and winters are cool. The South Island includes snowfields and fjords and is cooler south of its Alps. Most rain falls in the winter.
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Pre-travel Preparation Will Help Protect Your Health While You Are Away
Pre-travel preparation will help keep you safe and healthy while travelling to New Zealand from Australia. Please consult the Travel Doctor-TMVC for New Zealand travel advice before you travel overseas. We will provide specific recommendations tailored to your itinerary.
Vaccination Recommendations/Requirements
Before you travel, make sure that you are up to date on all routine vaccines recommended for you based on your age and underlying risk profile.
These include:
- Chickenpox (Varicella): either previous disease or vaccination
- Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
- Flu (Influenza)
- Hepatitis B
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR): travellers born during or after 1966 are recommended to have received two vaccinations previously
- Meningococcal ACWY
- Polio: per childhood schedule
- SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Additional vaccines may be required or recommended for this destination. This will vary depending on your medical history, prior immunisations, length of travel, season of travel, itinerary and other relevant factors.
Common Medical Conditions
It is recommended to carry a traveller’s medical kit for the self-treatment of common traveller’s ailments such as respiratory or gastric infections.
Health Risks
The following diseases are known to occur in the area:
Disclaimer: The following information is intended as a guide only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.
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