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No you can not use Australian dollars in New Zealand. Best to take some New Zealand Dollars in cash, a debit or prepaid card and a credit card instead of Australian dollars.

Yes it does. ANZ does not charge for ATM withdrawals but they offer very poor exchange rates for New Zealand dollars and an overseas transaction fee of 3%. If you use your ANZ debit card in New Zealand expect to pay an additional 10% for your spending.

Yes and we recommend the best Australian debit cards to take to New Zealand which include Macquarie, Up Bank, ING, HSBC and Citibank. However if your Australian debit card charges for overseas ATM withdrawals fees and international transaction fees you can expect to add 10% to the cost of your trip to New Zealand.

Yes, as it will save you lots of money. If you only take your Australian debit card to New Zealand, up to 15% can be eaten up by fees including overseas ATM withdrawals, international transaction fees and poor currency exchange rates. This includes ANZ cards, they do not charge if you withdraw from an ANZ ATM but their currency exchange rates are some of the most expensive in the market for New Zealand currency.

The advantages of a travel money card include increased security as no one can access your cash without your 4 digit pin code. In addition you can report your card stolen or lost quickly to stop unauthorised spending. Finally, it’s less bulky than carrying large amounts of cash in your wallet.

For New Zealand the best form of travel money is a mix of card and cash. The cards can include credit, debit and prepaid depending on what suits you best. The best cards have no foreign transaction fees, saving you 3% straight away. We recommend loading up your debit card or prepaid card before you leave so you are spending your money in New Zealand. Take a credit card for extra spending and a debit card like Macquarie Transaction or ING Orange to withdraw New Zealand dollars with no fees.