Most bars and restaurants do have a dress code, but this is usually smart casual. Bring comfortable walking shoes, jeans, shorts and T-shirts and one outfit for a dressing up night. With so many outdoor activities available swimming gear, hiking shoes, rainwear and sunglasses are recommended, as is plenty of sunscreen. Shopping and Money Shopping hours in New Zealand vary greatly but generally 9.00am - 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday. Most stores in towns and cities are open Sundays for limited hours.
Stores catering to tourists are usually open every day often with extended hours.
Travelers cheques are also widely accepted. Telephone Guide New Zealand's telephone numbers comply with the international format of country codes, area code and telephone number. To make a local call you just need to dial the seven digit number 123-4567. To make a call within NZ you need to know the National access code for the city. Driving in New Zealand Christchurch, the Canterbury Plains, and the Southern Alps Driving in a foreign country is always different in at least some ways to driving in your own country.