USA

You can visit USA at any time of the year. Summer and winter temperatures vary by only about 10ºC over most of the country, making USA an ideal holiday destination all year round.USA has four quite distinct seasons – Spring (September – November), Summer (December – February), Autumn/Fall (March – May)and Winter (June -August).In summer there’s plenty of sunshine, and activities in and around the water include rafting, snorkelling, diving and kayaking.You’ll find snow on the mountains in winter and excellent skiing.

All visitors to USA must carry a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond the date you intend to leave the country.Most visitors who intend to stay for less than three months do not require a visa. If you want to stay longer than three months, or your country of origin does not have a visa waiver agreement with USA, then you will need to apply for a Visitor’s Visa.

USA cities and towns have excellent water supplies and in all cases tap water is fresh and safe to drink. Water from rivers and lakes should be boiled, chemically treated or filtered before drinking to avoid stomach upsets.

USA offers a wide range of accommodation options from top-class hotels, exclusive lodges, motels, guest houses, and farm or homestays to holiday parks and backpacker hostels.You might also like the freedom to discover USA at your own pace in a campervan. Two, four or six berth vans are available to rent, offering all the comforts of home including a shower, refrigerator and microwave.

The water temperature of the sea surrounding USA varies between seasons, and is warmer the further north you go.In winter, the ocean temperature surrounding the lower South Island drops as low as 8°C, whilst around the upper North Island water temperatures average around 15°C.In summer the sea temperature around the South Island varies from around 14°C to 18°C. The North Island water temperatures are lovely and warm at around 20-22°C.