New Zealand
Australia’s next door neighbour is located only one plane ride away! What awaits you at this destination is an incredible world filled with breathtaking natural scenery, astoundingly friendly locals and some of the greatest ice-cream, coffee and fish and chips you will ever eat! Whether you are skiing on the mountains of Queenstown or simply enjoying the dining of Auckland, there is always an adventure to be found in New Zealand.
NZD
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The money
Introduced in 1840, the New Zealand Pound was the first official currency of New Zealand. Until that point, both British and Australian coins circulated in New Zealand, and continued to do so until 1897. The Pound banknotes were produced by the six different trading banks until 1924, when a single uniform design was implemented. A decade later, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand was established.
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar
- Code
- NZD
- Symbol
- $
- One Australian dollar
- 1.1850 NZD
Bank notes
- $5
- $10
- $20
- $50
- $100
Coins
- 10 cents
- 20 cents
- 50 cents
- $1
- $2
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in New Zealand
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Dollar | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 90 | A$75.95 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 3.5 | A$2.95 |
| Bottle of water | 2.7 | A$2.28 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 1.1850 NZD, our online rate as at 13 Sep 2026, 02:34. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
Before you go
- Book your accommodation well in advance. Being one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations whilst also having one of the world’s smallest populations, a shortage of accommodation is inevitable. So always book in advance to ensure that you will have an affordable and guaranteed place to spend your nights in.
- Plan for all weather conditions regardless of the season. Weather in New Zealand can vary greatly between each day, so make sure you pack a variety of clothing to prepare for unexpected conditions.
- Wi-Fi is especially limited in New Zealand. Having one of the smallest population densities in the world, it gets exceedingly difficult to stay connected to the internet as you get further and further away from the cities. It is highly recommended that you download as much information as you can to avoid the lack of readily available Wi-Fi. But with the incredible wilderness of New Zealand at your doorstep, the internet would be the last of your concerns!
- Consider travelling to New Zealand during spring or fall to take advantage of incredible weather whilst also avoiding the extreme crowds of summer. Although summer is the most popular time of the year to visit New Zealand, the crowds and the prices will be noticeably smaller if you travel during a quieter time.
- Bring a mixture of New Zealand dollars in both cash and on a travel card. This ensures that even if something goes wrong and you happen to lose your cash or travel card, you will still have the funds necessary to continue your holiday. Not to mention that New Zealand, like Australia, can readily take either form of payment
New Zealand, photographed
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Queenstown — view full size
Queenstown -
Auckland — view full size
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Milford Sound — view full size
Milford Sound -
Rotorua — view full size
Rotorua -
Hobbiton — view full size
Hobbiton
Order your NZD before you fly
Order online at today’s rate and collect it at the Ringwood counter, or have it delivered. The rate on this page is the rate we transact at.