Beth suggested I post a word of warning to all who haven't been to Australia before and David can confirm this but I'm sure it applies to New Zealand as well (even if arriving by ship).
If you intend bringing ANY food (don't even think of bringing plants etc) into the country (that means chocolates too), make sure you cross the box on the back of the form you are given. You will be asked what it is you are bringing in and if harmless, probably let through without a problem. If you do not declare anything, your suitcases will probably be put through an x-ray machine anyway and if anything is found, you could be liable for a fine of about $200 (apart from being embarrassed).
These rules are in place to keep the country free of a lot of 'nasties' we've been lucky enough to avoid. If you could see some of the things people try to bring in, you'd understand why they're so vigilant.
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