It’s a Kiwi adventure!
Convert your foreign currency to NZD and unlock Aotearoa’s stunning landscapes and buzzy adventures from the Bay of Islands to Bluff.
Whether you’re soaking up the urban vibes in Auckland, or going bungy jumping in Queenstown, start your trip the right way with easy-as currency conversion.
Enjoy top-notch rates and the convenience of handling all your currency needs in one place!
At Travel Money NZ, whether you’re heading over the ditch for a cheeky holiday or quick business trip, we’ll ensure your equipped with all the NZD you need for a stress-free trip - ensuring you get choice NZD exchange rates for your travels.
Come and see us in-person to exchange your FX at one of our ultra convenient locations across New Zealand. With Travel Money NZ, your Kiwi adventure gets off on the right foot.
Holiday Budget Calculator
We know holiday budgeting can be a snooze fest, but it's important! Just pop in your trip details, and our clever tools will mix crowd-sourced Numbeo data with our exchange rates to show you how much to bring. Easy as!
How to save money for your next Kiwi adventure
Here are some tips to travel New Zealand on a budget...
- Stay in Hostels or Campgrounds – New Zealand has a wide range of affordable hostels, and if you're up for it, camping is a super budget-friendly way to stay close to nature.
- Book in Advance – For popular activities like Glowworm Caves or bungee jumping, booking in advance can often save you money and ensure you don’t miss out.
- Travel in the off-season (autumn/winter) for cheaper flights & cosy stays, plus fewer tourists—perfect for a peaceful getaway!
- Eat like a local - grab tasty bites at food markets, local cafés, or classic fish & chip shops. Delicious and wallet-friendly! Or, cook your own meals - many hostels and campgrounds offer kitchens to whip up a quick and tasty meal.
- Free fun alert – hike the epic Tongariro Crossing, explore Fiordland, or chill on a beautiful beach—all free!
- Convert NZD with Travel Money Oz and make your Kiwi Dollars go further!
All about NZ currency
What countries use the NZ Dollar?
Of course, when traveling to New Zealand, you'll need to convert your AUD to NZD, but there are also a few Pacific Island nations that use the Kiwi Dollar!
Places that officially use the NZD include…
Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau and the Pitcairn Islands.
New Zealand notes and coins
Like the Australian dollar, the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is divided into 100 cents.
NZD coins come in 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, and $2 denominations.
NZD notes are available in $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 denominations.
Fun facts about NZ cash
- New Zealand’s banknotes feature beautiful Māori art, like the koru symbol on the $20 note, representing new life and growth. The $50 note showcases a carving of Tāne Mahuta, the Māori god of the forest, along with traditional Māori patterns, celebrating the country’s rich indigenous heritage.
- New Zealand’s banknotes feature native birds. The $10 note, for example, showcases the rock wren, and the kiwi bird appears on the $20 note. These images celebrate New Zealand’s unique wildlife.
How's that for some seriously cool cash?
Travel Money Trivia - New Zealand edition
- The ‘kiwi’ was one of the proposed names for the kiwi currency, which sadly wasn’t selected – but that hasn’t stopped traders from calling it the ‘kiwi’ anyway.
- The Kiwis have some amazing laws stopping people from going nuts paying for things with coins – you can’t use any more than $5 worth of coins individually worth less than $1 – so no paying for a movie ticket with 10c pieces (you’d miss your movie anyway).
- If you slip a sneaky Australian coin in the mix with your New Zealand dollars, the nicer shopkeepers might not mind – but only if you’re really nice to them too.
Good to know
- Be warned: you’ll cop some hard-hitting and hard-to-understand questions at the airport if you try entering with more than NZD $10,000 in cash, so make sure you fill out a Border Cash report if you need more than that.
Why exchange with us?
No Hidden Fees
Friendly Personalised Service
Secure Transactions
Free Travel Money Guides
Secure the best NZD exchange rates at Travel Money NZ and gear up for a legendary Kiwi adventure. Whether buying in-store, online with click-and-collect, or having your Kiwi dollars delivered to your door, we make your currency needs as easy as a Sunday BBQ.
Get ready, New Zealand is just a hop, skip, and a jump away!