No vaccinations are required, neither malaria nor dengue occurs, and the tap water is drinkable everywhere. ACC covers the treatment of accidental injury for every visitor regardless of fault, but not illness, evacuation or cancellation.
- No vaccinations are required, neither malaria nor dengue occurs, and the tap water is drinkable everywhere.
- ACC covers the treatment of accidental injury for every visitor on New Zealand soil, regardless of fault.
- ACC does not cover ordinary illness, medical evacuation or trip cancellation, so commercial travel insurance remains essential.
- Auckland City Hospital in Grafton has the main emergency department for the largest city.
- Wellington Regional and Christchurch Hospital cover the other two centres, both with emergency departments.
Health, insurance and where to be treated
- Health risks and water: No vaccinations are required to enter New Zealand. Neither malaria nor dengue occurs in the country. Tap water is fully drinkable everywhere.
- Hospitals with an emergency department:
- Auckland City Hospital: 2 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023 (tel: +64 9 367 0000).
- Wellington Regional Hospital: 49 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021 (tel: +64 4 385 5999).
- Christchurch Hospital: 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011 (tel: +64 3 364 0640).
- ACC accident cover: New Zealand's state Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) covers the cost of treating accidental injuries for every visitor on New Zealand soil, regardless of fault. ACC does not cover ordinary illness, medical evacuation or trip cancellation, so commercial travel insurance remains essential.
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