Accurate Arrival Information
Once your arrival schedule in New Zealand is confirmed and you have booked your flight ticket, please inform the coordinator of your e-ticket or the exact arrival date, flight number, and time. If there are any schedule changes, departures from other regions, or unexpected local circumstances, please notify us immediately so that airport pickup arrangements can be adjusted without issues.
Preparing Your Home Before Departure
Here are items you may want to prepare in advance in Korea, as some products can be comparatively expensive when purchased in New Zealand.
| Item | Details |
| Required Items | Passport, flight ticket, address and phone number of your accommodation in New Zealand (required for the arrival card), New Zealand dollars (please prepare an appropriate amount; up to NZD 10,000 per person can be brought in without declaration) |
| Dictionary | Korean–English, English–Korean, and English–English dictionaries / electronic dictionaries |
| Stationery | Stationery items in New Zealand are generally more expensive and less diverse than in Korea. However, since schools require all students to use standardized stationery, you will need to purchase the items listed on the school’s stationery list once provided. It is recommended to buy practice notebooks, memo pads, and similar items in Korea for home use. |
| Daily Necessities | Basic cosmetics, sunscreen, towels, toiletries, nail clippers, batteries, sewing kits, razors, glasses, contact lenses, and feminine products are generally of better quality and more affordable in Korea. |
| Medicine | Digestive medicine, pain relievers, headache medicine, lip balm, general cold medicine, medicated liquid (e.g., menthol roll-on), patches, ointment for cuts, and bandages. |
| Clothing | Summer: The temperature difference between day and night is large, and UV levels are very strong. Light cardigans or jackets to wear after sunset are very useful. Rather than fashionable clothes, you will often prefer comfortable and practical outfits. Winter: New Zealand’s winter is the rainy season, with frequent rainfall. In Auckland, winter temperatures rarely drop below zero, but because heating systems are different from Korea, it may feel colder. It’s helpful to bring warm outerwear. Fur clothing, however, is rarely worn in Auckland. Others: Shoes, sneakers (including soccer shoes), slippers, underwear, sportswear (tennis, squash, jogging, swimming, etc.)—Korean products are cheaper and of good quality. |
SOL Parcel Holding Service
If you have a large amount of luggage to bring from Korea, you may send your items in advance to the SOL local office in New Zealand via Korea Post (parcel service). We will safely store them until your arrival and then deliver them to you.
When writing the address, please make sure to write your own name as the recipient.
Please note that we cannot store perishable food items. There is also a possibility of damage or theft during shipping or storage, so we recommend purchasing EMS loss/damage insurance.
Please be aware that SOL cannot take responsibility for any loss, damage, or delivery issues.
SOL Auckland Branch
Shipping Address : SOL NZ, Level 8, 220 Queen Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Phone : 09 303 0082 / 021 405 822
SOL Christchurch Branch
Shipping Address : SOL NZ, Level 1, 104 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Phone : 03 961 1004 / 021 405 822
