Travel Alerts

Information for domestic and international visitors

Some parts of New Zealand’s North Island are experiencing changes to road and traffic conditions.

If you are travelling please check with your travel provider, travel agent and travel insurer directly about any disruptions that may impact you.

• If you are already in New Zealand and travelling in throughout the North Island, please stay safe by checking with Waka Kōtahi Transport Agency(opens in new window) about any impacts to roads
• If you have a rental car or a rental campervan, please connect directly to the company if you are having trouble returning your vehicle as planned
• Please also check the Department of Conservation’s alert page(opens in new window) for information about any affected walking trails, beaches, parks and recreation areas
• Some Auckland regional parks are temporarily closed for safety reasons. Find out more here(opens in new window)
• Visitors are asked to stay away from Auckland’s west coast beaches including Muriwai, Piha, Te Henga (Bethells Beach) and Karekare. Learn more here(opens in new window).

We encourage you to check specific businesses or tourism operators may be operating as normal. Search our site for contact details of tours(opens in new window), accommodation(opens in new window) and transport(opens in new window) providers.

New Zealand’s isite visitor information network(opens in new window) is also available to talk to you about travel options. 

New Zealand borders will open earlier for working holiday visa holders, approved skilled workers, temporary work and student visa holders. Find out more(opens in new window)