Variety International Convention 10-14 May 2008 Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand - Getting Here

Gulf Harbour Country Club, Whangaparaoa

Be here by morning!

New Zealand is only an overnight flight away from the West Coast of North America. Board the plane, brush your teeth, go to sleep and wake up in paradise.

Flight time estimates:

• Los Angeles - Auckland: 12 hours (non-stop)
• San Francisco - Auckland: 13 hours (non-stop)
• Los Angeles - Dublin: 13 hours (at least one stop)
• Los Angeles - Rome: 13.5 hours (at least one stop)

Is your passport ready to travel?

Before you travel to New Zealand, please check that your passport is ready for the trip. Your passport must be:

• Valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date.
• Not damaged, defaced or excessively worn.
• Showing a visa or permit, if you require one.

Do you need a visa or permit?

Both the USA and Canada have a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand. If you hold a USA* or Canadian passport, you don't need a visa to enter New Zealand for up to three months. However, you are still required to provide:

• Travel tickets or evidence of onward travel arrangements
• Evidence that your can support yourself in New Zealand (approximately NZ$1000 per month per person).