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The above table gives the
current exchange rates for number of international
currencies.
Please note:
The New
Zealand dollar is a lot higher than it's general average -
maybe about 20% higher. This has made study in New Zealand
a little more expensive than usual, but is still
comparatively cheaper than study in the US or UK.
About
Queenstown, New Zealand:
>Queenstown
is the skiing capital of New Zealand and has possibly the
best skiing in the southern hemisphere! Queenstown has
beautiful rugged mountains, clear mountain air, stunning
lakes and excellent dining.
>Queenstown
is also known as one of the best (if not the best) adrenalin and adventure sports centres of the world.
>The
resident population of Queenstown is about 18,000,but will
increase with visitor numbers.
>Queenstown
has four distinct seasons. Queenstown looks quite beautiful
during any of them, but the skiing in winter draws
the most visitors.
>Getting
to Queenstown: Most visitors will arrive in Queenstown
airport via Auckland or Christchurch. Flying time
from Auckland to Queenstown is about an hour and 40
minutes, from Christchurch about 40 minutes. There are
weekly flights from Sydney throughout the year and weekly
flights from Brisbane during the skiing season.
>Need
more information about Queenstown English languages
courses or English language schools? Contact NZstudy if
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