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TRAVEL TIPS

WHEN TO GO TIME
The USA is a large country and climates and There are four main time zones in the USA. Pacific
weather vary greatly by season and location. Time is 19 hours behind New Zealand Standard
Time (NZST). Mountain Time is 18 hours behind
In spring (March – May) temperatures begin to warm NZST, Central Time is 17 hours behind (NZST),
up. It’s the perfect time to visit national parks, as Eastern Time is 16 hours behind NZST.
waterfalls are flowing and flowers are in bloom. Travel
to Washington, D.C. in between March and April to All states in the USA observe Daylight Saving Time
see the famed National Cherry Blossom Festival. (except Arizona), from the second Sunday in March
to the first Sunday in November when clocks are
During summer (June – August), northern states turned forward by one hour.
enjoy warm days and cooler mornings and nights,
while the southern states experience very hot
temperatures. This is the perfect time to enjoy ELECTRICITY
the great outdoors. 110V 60Hz. An adapter is required.
Temperatures begin to cool down around the
country during the autumn months (September ACCOMMODATION FEES
– November). Marvel at the beautiful shades of Many properties in the North America charge a
red, yellow and orange as the leaves change in mandatory fee, which is not included in the listed
New England. Autumn is a great time to visit as the ‘From’ price. This fee covers a range of amenities
country celebrates Halloween on 31 October and and services provided by the hotel such as Wi-Fi,
Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. fitness centre access, or pool usage. Fees are
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT payable direct to your accommodation on check
Winter (December – February) is fairly mild in the
southern states, while in the northern, north eastern, out, unless otherwise specified. The reasoning
mid-western states often encounter snow and colder behind mandatory fees is to streamline the billing
temperatures. Watch holiday parades and admire process and provide guests with a comprehensive
amazing decorations over the Christmas period. package of amenities. Fees and their inclusions are
subject to change, and you should check with your
travel agent at the time of booking.
VISAS & PASSPORTS
All travellers to the USA must carry a passport valid EVENTS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
for at least six months beyond the date of departure Be prepared when you’re travelling to the USA as
Vancouver from New Zealand and obtain the Electronic System the country celebrates many national public holidays
for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) prior to travel, and events.
see www.cbp.gov/esta for more details. As visa
Canada
Seattle  information can change at any time, we recommend 2025
Glacier National Park
Washington you seek advice regarding passports, visas, and Memorial Day 26 May
Québec other travel requirements for the countries you intend
Portland North Maine visiting, from the New Zealand Government Ministry Independence Day 4 July
Montana Dakota Montréal of Foreign Affairs and Trade at www.safetravel.govt.nz. Columbus Day 13 October
Ottawa
Minnesota Vermont Veteran’s Day 11 November
Oregon Yellowstone National Park CURRENCY
Cody Minneapolis New Thanksgiving 27 November
Idaho Hampshire
Grand Teton National Park Toronto The US Dollar (USD) is the official unit of currency
South Dakota 2026
Wisconsin Boston 
Niagara Falls Massachusetts in the USA. Martin Luther King Day 19 January
Michigan New York Rhode Island
Wyoming
UNITED STATES Detroit Connecticutt President’s Day 16 February
OF AMERICA Iowa  Chicago New York  TIPPING Note: Black Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving and is a public holiday in
Reno  Salt Lake City Pennsylvania Tipping is expected in restaurants, bars and taxis. some states. It is one of the busiest shopping days of the year, as it marks the
Sacramento Nevada Nebraska Indiana Ohio Philadelphia  As a guide expect to pay 15% to 20% of the bill, unofficial beginning of Christmas shopping.
San Francisco Utah Illinois Indianapolis Maryland New Jersey USD1 per bag for hotel porters and 10% of the tour
Delaware
San Jose Yosemite Denver   Washington, D.C. • price for tour guides.
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National Park Moab Cincinnati
West
Fresno Colorado Kansas City Virginia
Zion National Park Bryce Canyon National Park Kansas Louisville Virginia
California TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
Las Vegas  Monument Valley Missouri Kentucky
Grand Canyon Los Angeles J F M A M J J A S O N D
Santa Barbara National Park North Carolina Temperature (max ºC) 14 15 15 17 18 21 23 24 23 20 17 14
Nashville
Los Angeles Anaheim Arizona Santa Fe Oklahoma Tennessee Average rainfall (mm) 101 129 72 25 8 3 1 1 6 23 35 70
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Palm Springs Albuquerque Oklahoma City Memphis Carolina Wilmington Las Vegas J F M A M J J A S O N D
South
San Diego Phoenix Amarillo Arkansas Temperature (max ºC) 9 12 14 19 25 30 34 33 27 21 13 8
Tijuana New Mexico Atlanta  Charleston ATLANTIC OCEAN Average rainfall (mm) 14 19 11 4 3 2 10 8 6 7 9 13
Tucson Georgia New York J F M A M J J A S O N D
PACIFIC OCEAN  Fort Worth Dallas Alabama Savannah Temperature (max ºC) 2 2 4 11 16 22 25 24 20 14 9 9
El Paso Jackson Average rainfall (mm) 85 57 90 96 114 98 101 87 104 94 69 85
Texas Mississippi Jacksonville Dallas J F M A M J J A S O N D
Tallahassee Temperature (max ºC) 9 11 15 20 24 28 30 31 27 20 14 9
Austin Louisiana Florida Average rainfall (mm) 59 76 94 87 117 118 71 54 85 124 84 71
Houston New Orleans
San Antonio  Orlando Washington, D.C. J F M A M J J A S O N D
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Cape Canaveral Temperature (max ºC) 4 5 9 14 19 24 27 26 22 15 11 5
Mexico Tampa Average rainfall (mm) 77 63 82 80 105 82 105 124 97 78 72 71
Orlando J F M A M J J A S O N D
Fort Lauderdale Temperature (max ºC) 15 16 19 22 25 27 28 28 27 24 20 17
Miami Bahamas
Everglades National Park Average rainfall (mm) 70 72 96 63 84 222 180 199 153 84 61 67
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GULF OF MEXICO
Key West
STRAITS OF FLORIDA
Cuba
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