Why choose New Zealand for treatment

Located in the Southern Hemisphere, south-east of Australia, New Zealand's total size exceeds the entire landmass of the UK, and slightly less than the surface of Colorado in the US. Made up of the North and South Island, according to Maori legend the north Island was named after a fish caught by demi-god, Maui, and the south island after the canoe he was sitting in when he caught it.  

Boasting an abundance of natural, unspoilt beauty and wide-open spaces it is not surprising that in 2008 the country was awarded the 'Dream Destination' winner at the British Travel Awards in London. Perhaps most known for its high-performing rugby team, the All Blacks, and their inimitable pre-game war-dance - the Haka - the stunning and breathtaking scenery of New Zealand has been brought to living rooms around the globe with The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Tourism is constantly growing and in recent years international medical patients have been travelling to New Zealand to take advantage of competitively priced private medical treatments in the country's leading private hospitals. New Zealand has a well advanced medical profession with highly skilled doctors and surgeons, often training in the US, Australia or Europe. International patients can take advantage of an extensive range of surgical operations and medical procedures, like CT and MRI scans, infertility treatment, elective, as well as cosmetic surgery.

The country's small population (approximately four million) means a smaller economy and a favourable exchange rate enables first class surgery and treatments to be available at lower prices, particularly for US patients.  New Zealand has a well run public health system and its private hospitals are available for patients for non-acute treatments and procedures done privately (through private health insurance, or self-payment).

Private healthcare prices are good in New Zealand and around 30% cheaper than in the US, with many medical tourism agencies and private hospitals offering surgery packages (medical holidays) including flights, treatment, aftercare and accommodation.

New Zealand offers plenty of sight-seeing diversions for the visitor and every kind of activity is available, from whale and dolphin spotting to jet-boating or sky-diving. Known as the Land of the Long White Cloud because of its long, thin shape New Zealand could also be called the land of adventures. The lakeside town of Queenstown on the south island attracts thousands of visitors each year for the very latest in adrenalin-pumping adventure sports like canyon swinging or heli-skiing.

There are five major cities - Wellington (the capital city located in the south-western tip of the north island), Auckland (North Island), Christchurch (south island), Queenstown (south island) and Dunedin (south island). Both of the islands have extensive mountain ranges, rivers and national parks and in the snow season visitors can ski or snowboard, and in the summer enjoy endless miles of stunning sandy beaches - perfect for surfing, boogie boarding or horse-riding.

Latte-drinking urbanites will enjoy the cosmopolitan cities of Wellington and Auckland, especially as Wellington is believed to have more cafes per capita than New York City, and is the county's cultural as well as political capital. Auckland (New Zealand's largest city) is known as the city of sails due to its stunning waterside location.

Wine buffs can tour some of the islands' award-winning wineries to sample the internationally-acclaimed New Zealand grape and cuisine, and those in search of natural spa healing should visit the geothermal city of Rotoruain the North Island to soak in hot mineral pools and learn more about the fascinating Maori culture.

New Zealand has mild temperatures and the average temperature drops the further south you travel. The north of New Zealand is subtropical and the south is more temperate. The islands experience a fair bit of rain but also plenty of sunshine and the weather can change quickly due to cold fronts or tropical cyclones. The warmest months are December, January and February, and the coldest June, July and August. Average maximum temperatures in summer range between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius and in winter between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius.

English is the national language but many place names are Maori inspired and Te Reo Maori is New Zealand's second official language. In short, New Zealand offers great value medical holidays in a stunning environment.

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