Page 9 - Hong Kong 2020

TRAVEL TIPS

WHEN TO GO TIME
Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with Hong Kong is 5 hours behind New Zealand
distinct seasons. It can be visited year-round. Standard Time (NZST).
The warmest months are from late May to
September. The cooler, dryer winter months are ELECTRICITY
from December to February and considered the 220-240V 50Hz. An adapter is required.
best time to visit Hong Kong. Soak up the lively
atmosphere during the months of January and
February when Hong Kong is illuminated with CURRENCY
festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD).
Lantern Festival. Major credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs
Some shops close for the Chinese New Year that are widespread throughout Hong Kong.
runs from mid-January to February. For a less
expensive holiday, avoid travelling around Chinese TIPPING
national holidays. Tipping is discretionary. As a guide, most restaurants
in Hong Kong will levy a 10% service charge.
VISAS & PASSPORTS
A valid passport is required with at least six months LANGUAGE
validity beyond the intended stay is required in Cantonese and English are the official languages.
Hong Kong, Macau and China. A visa is not Communicating with locals is easy as English is
required for less than 90 days to Hong Kong for widely spoken.
New Zealand passport holders. Travel advice is
available from the New Zealand Government at
safetravel.govt.nz.

TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ATTRACTION Hong Kong J F M A M J J A S O N D
Hong Kong Temperature (max ºC) 18 20 22 26 29 30 31 31 29 28 24 20
• International Airport Average rainfall (mm) 21 33 45 112 158 237 252 281 166 41 22 21
China

HONG KONG

Sha Tin
New Territories •

Tsing Yi
• Hong Kong Kowloon
Disneyland
Hong Kong
International Airport  Tsim Sha Tsui
Peng •
Chau Central •
Lantau Island Victoria Peak • • Wan Chai
• Po Lin Monastery Hong Kong
Aberdeen • Island
Ocean Park • Repulse
Bay
Cheung •
Macau Chau Stanley
Lamma Island

Cable Car at Ocean Park 9