United States government issues travel warning for New. Read the Department of State’s COVID-page before you plan any international travel. See full list on safetravel.
Various governments have changed their travel warnings to restrict travel during this time. To understand how this may impact cover under your policy, please go to our FAQs and select your country of residence.
However, the warning is a moot point. Street crime takes place in major cities. Theft generally occurs in the following places: 1. Ensure that your personal belongings, including passports and other travel documents are secure at all times. There is a threat of terrorism. Further attacks can’t be ruled out.
Targets could include: 1. Always be aware of your surroundings when in public places.
Roads can be narrow, curvy and cover hilly terrain. Weather conditions can change quickly, particularly during winter. Snow, ice, fog, rain and strong winds can lead to dangerous driving conditions. Landslides caused by heavy rain can block or wash away roads.
Travel times by car are easy to underestimate. Mountain roads, including those leading to ski hills, may be narrow, unpaved and without safety barriers. Look out for roaming animals in rural areas. Dairy herds often cross main roads at milking time.
Railway crossings may not have barriers, and bells may ring only during daylight hours, especially in rural areas. We do not make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards. Never do these activities alone and always hire an experienced guide from a reputable company. Buy travel insurance that includes helicopter rescue and medical evacuation.
Ensure that you’re properly equipped and well informed about weather and other conditions that may pose a hazard. Inform a family member or friend of your itinerary, including when you expect to be back to camp. Consider carrying a personal locater beacon.
Know the symptoms of acute altitude sickness, which can be fatal. Obtain detailed information on trekking routes or ski slopes before setting out and do not venture off marked trails.
Check with local tourist authorities before travelling to remote areas. Domestic services into Auckland will continue to be scheduled to allow travellers to connect onto trans-Tasman and Pacific routes. You can also search for flight schedules via origin, destination and date on our flight schedules page.
New Zealand continues to enforce border restrictions due to COVID-19. Additionally, we keep several years of travel warnings and alerts on file so that you are able to read how circumstances have changed over time. If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel. While you are overseas, make sure you respect cultural norms and obey local laws. The crime rates are low, and the crime that does exist is mostly petty theft and bag snatching.
Before starting any travel or making any travel reservations, please check the actual values provided by the existing agencies of your own country. This data is updated every night. Get real-time information about any roa travel and traffic conditions that are likely to affect your journey.
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