Facts
information taken from Bulletin 1
website -
www.nzbwsc.co.nz
The New Zealand Barefoot Water Ski Club website with links to all World
Championship news and information will be available mid August.
-OTAKI
Otaki is
approximately 1½hr from Wellington
Airport - 5 minutes from Lake Inspiration
Otaki is a small provincial town - population
approximately 8,000. (Ladies it has some
fantastic outlet shopping stores.)
Otaki is situated on the Kapiti Coast - known
as Nature Coast, it offers a quintessential
New Zealand experience just an hour and
a half drive north of Wellington. Sample
some of the local cheeses, ice creams,
chocolates and other specialist small goods
produced in the area. Or take a day trip to
the unique Kapiti Island, home to many
rare and endangered birds. The area offers
some great outdoor adventure attractions
-check them out on the net.
Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city is only 85 kilometres from
the tournament site and has so much to offer. Set on the edge of a
stunning harbour and surrounded by rolling hills, it’s a city waiting to
be explored.
Most of you will fly into Wellington via Auckland International Airport.
From Wellington Airport to Lake Inspiration in Otaki is approximately
1½ hours depending on the traffic.
-There are no
snakes or dangerous wild
animals in New Zealand.
-Yes it’s true they’re
outnumbered
People 4,266,415
Sheep 40,000,000
- Goods &
services tax or GST
All goods and services (except certain financial transactions) in New
Zealand are subject to a government 12.5% Goods and Services Tax,
commonly known as GST. Overseas visitors cannot claim back GST,
however some stores sell goods to overseas visitors exclusive of GST
provided you show proof of onward travel arrangements (i.e. departure
ticket). It is possible to purchase duty free and GST exempt goods upon
arrival and departure at all international airports in New Zealand.
-Credit
cards
Paying by credit card is widely accepted throughout New Zealand. Visa,
Mastercard, Diners Club and American Express cards are commonly
used. Please note credit cards with “Smart card” technology, which often
have no magnetic strip, aren’t accepted everywhere in New Zealand.
You may experience problems using these cards, and we therefore
recommend you contact you card provider for further information
before arriving in New Zealand.