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 = NEW ZEALAND =

New Zealand is an amazing place with lots of beautiful scenery and is exploding with culture. With options like hot air ballooning, swimming with dolphins, white water rafting, or rock climbing, the possibilities are virtually endless! If you are looking for culture, the North Island is the perfect place! With lots of shopping, food, and history, you won't be disappointed. If you are looking for adventure, take a trip to the South Island, where excitement is waiting for you! The climate of New Zealand is not diverse. The only climate type is a marine west coast climate, which covers both islands. The warmest months are December, January, and February, while the coolest monthes are June, July and August. The islands are known for unusual weather patterns, because of this, one should always be prepared for any weather or temperature changes. New Zealand is exploding with interesting places, some of which include; Lake Taupo, Ninety Mile Beach, Christchurch, and Westland Tai Poutini National Park. **Lake Taupo** This lake sits in a colapsed crator wich provides good fishing and great scenery. It is the center of a volcanic area noted for geothermal activity. Geysers and hot springs make great tourist attractions and are commenly found between the Lake Taupo and Rotura reigon. These areas are found in the North Island, so tere is always something to do.

**Ninety Mile Beach** The Ninety Mile Beach is perfect for those who enjoy long walks on the beach, and we mean LONG. It is located at the top of the North Island, so which is an area in New Zealand known for its famously pristine costal conditions. With amazing scenery and lots to do, we //guarantee// that you will never be bored. **Christchurch** Christchurch is usually the starting point for visits to the South Island because of its international airport, it is also the second largest city in New Zealand. Christchurch is a very interesting place found on the South Island with lots to see. Take a relaxing walk around the town's lush Botanic Gardens. Chrsitchurch sits almost in the center of the South Island's Canterbury reigon, a senic area that includes coastline, mountains, and the beautiful Canterbury Plain.

**Westland Tai Poutini** **National Park** A big attraction in the South Island is driving along the West Coast, which is home to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. This is not a place where you can go shopping and find fancy restaraunts, but its scenery is among the most beautiful on the island. You will pass through rainforests and explore active glaciers. The driving can be challenging, but the scenery is well worth it! New Zealand's currency is somewhat like the U.S.'s currency. The New Zealand dollar sign is written as "$", or sometimes written as "NZ$" to distinguish it from other dollar currencys. One New Zealand dollar is worth 0.5843 U.S. dollars. The New Zealand dollar is informally known as the "Kiwi Dollar", this is because a Kiwi, which is a small flightless bird, informally represents New Zealand. The "Kiwi Dollar" is one of the twelve most-traded currencys in the world.

Flight Details

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Christchurch (CHC)
Total Travel Time:25hrs5mins** ||
 * ~ Outbound Flight ||
 * **Sun, Jan 17
 * **05:55pm** Depart - **Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)** || [[image:http://i.travelocity.com.edgesuite.net/legacy/logos/ag_qflogo_3.gif caption="Qantas Airways"]] || Boeing 757 ||
 * **08:30pm** Arrive - **Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)** ||  ||   ||
 * Flight time:5hrs35mins || Flight 3082 ||  ||
 * **Connection Time:3hrs0** ||
 * **11:30pm** Depart - **Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)** || [[image:http://i.travelocity.com.edgesuite.net/legacy/logos/ag_qflogo_3.gif caption="Qantas Airways"]] || Boeing 747-400 ||
 * **09:10am** Arrive - **Auckland International Airport (AKL)** ||  ||   ||
 * Flight time:12hrs40mins || Flight 26 ||  ||
 * **Connection Time:2hrs30mins** ||
 * **11:40am** Depart - **Auckland International Airport (AKL)** || [[image:http://i.travelocity.com.edgesuite.net/legacy/logos/ag_qflogo_3.gif caption="Qantas Airways"]] || Airbus A320-100/200 ||
 * **01:00pm** Arrive - **Christchurch (CHC)** ||  ||   ||
 * Flight time:1hr20mins || Flight 4957 ||  ||
 * **Connection Time:2hrs30mins** ||
 * **11:40am** Depart - **Auckland International Airport (AKL)** || [[image:http://i.travelocity.com.edgesuite.net/legacy/logos/ag_qflogo_3.gif caption="Qantas Airways"]] || Airbus A320-100/200 ||
 * **01:00pm** Arrive - **Christchurch (CHC)** ||  ||   ||
 * Flight time:1hr20mins || Flight 4957 ||  ||
 * **01:00pm** Arrive - **Christchurch (CHC)** ||  ||   ||
 * Flight time:1hr20mins || Flight 4957 ||  ||

Total Travel Time:31hrs20mins** || The total cost for the round trip is $4,836.20. Courtesy of travelocity.com Before visiting New Zealand, you should get the folowing vaccinations: (check with your doctor)
 * ~ Return Flight ||
 * **Sun, Jan 31
 * **04:20pm** Depart - **Christchurch (CHC)** || [[image:http://i.travelocity.com.edgesuite.net/legacy/logos/ag_qflogo_3.gif caption="Qantas Airways"]] || Airbus A320-100/200 ||
 * **05:40pm** Arrive - **Auckland International Airport (AKL)** ||  ||   ||
 * Flight time:1hr20mins || Flight 4958 ||  ||
 * **Connection Time:1hr25mins** ||
 * **07:05pm** Depart - **Auckland International Airport (AKL)** || [[image:http://i.travelocity.com.edgesuite.net/legacy/logos/ag_qflogo_3.gif caption="Qantas Airways"]] || Boeing 737 800 ||
 * **09:10pm** Arrive - **Nadi (NAN)** ||  ||   ||
 * Flight time:3hrs5mins || Flight 3845 ||  ||
 * **Connection Time:1hr40mins** ||
 * **10:50pm** Depart - **Nadi (NAN)** || [[image:http://i.travelocity.com.edgesuite.net/legacy/logos/ag_qflogo_3.gif caption="Qantas Airways"]] || Boeing 747-400 ||
 * **01:05pm** Arrive - **Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)** ||  ||   ||
 * Flight time:10hrs15mins || Flight 3839 ||  ||
 * **Connection Time:9hrs0** ||
 * **10:05pm** Depart - **Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)** || [[image:http://i.travelocity.com.edgesuite.net/legacy/logos/ag_qflogo_3.gif caption="Qantas Airways"]] || Boeing 737-800 ||
 * **05:40am** Arrive - **Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)** ||  ||   ||
 * Flight time:4hrs35mins || Flight 3083 ||  ||
 * **01:05pm** Arrive - **Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)** ||  ||   ||
 * Flight time:10hrs15mins || Flight 3839 ||  ||
 * **Connection Time:9hrs0** ||
 * **10:05pm** Depart - **Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)** || [[image:http://i.travelocity.com.edgesuite.net/legacy/logos/ag_qflogo_3.gif caption="Qantas Airways"]] || Boeing 737-800 ||
 * **05:40am** Arrive - **Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)** ||  ||   ||
 * Flight time:4hrs35mins || Flight 3083 ||  ||
 * **10:05pm** Depart - **Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)** || [[image:http://i.travelocity.com.edgesuite.net/legacy/logos/ag_qflogo_3.gif caption="Qantas Airways"]] || Boeing 737-800 ||
 * **05:40am** Arrive - **Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)** ||  ||   ||
 * Flight time:4hrs35mins || Flight 3083 ||  ||


 * routene vaccines (such as chicken pox, measals, ect.)
 * Hepatitis B

Miles traveled:
 * from Washington DC to Christchurch-8,909 miles
 * from Chrsitchurch to Ninety Mile Beach-600 miles
 * from Christchurch to Westland Tai Poutini National Park-300 miles
 * from Christchurch to Lake Taupo- 450 miles
 * TOTAL MILES TRAVELED-19,168 MILES

ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS Travelers eligable for a visa waiver do not need a visa if staying three months or less.

COST** TOTAL COST FOR TRIP- $7,675.46
 * cost for flight- $4,836.20
 * cost for lodging(Grand Chancellor Chrsitchurch)- $1,184.04
 * rental car- $355.22
 * food- $800
 * souvenirs- $200
 * sightseeing- $300

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