Currency

New Zealand operates under a decimal currency system, with 100 cents equalling one dollar.

Coins are available in $2 and $1, coloured gold; 50c and 20c, coloured silver; and 10c, coloured copper. Notes comprise $100, $50, $20, $10 and $5.

Electricity

New Zealand’s domestic electricity supply is 230-240 volts AC at 50 Hz. The standard three-pin plugs are fitted to domestic appliances.

International adaptors for main overseas plugs are available at Reception. Please see the Adaptors and Transformers section.

Taxes

GST, Goods and Services Tax, is 15% and applies to goods and services purchased in New Zealand. Taxes are included in the tariff.

Time Zone

There is one time zone in New Zealand: New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). During daylight saving, New Zealand observes New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT).

Weather

Taupo enjoys a comfortable climate. The following table shows mean daily maximum and minimum recorded temperatures in degrees Celsius, based on NIWA climate averages for Taupo.