Tweet Can you turn left at a red light? Do you really have to give way to the right? What about parking? Driving in New Zealand is quite similar to other western countries but there are a few rules to bear in mind to avoid an accident ruining your time in the country. The most [read more…]
Tweet You’re considering hiring a camper van in New Zealand but you don’t know what you want. Are they difficult to drive? Expensive to run? Are they slow? This guide to hiring a camper van in New Zealand will guide you through many of the things to consider. This guide will only deal with renting [read more…]
Tweet Domestic flights in New Zealand are cheap and plentiful, assuming you don’t fly at the same times as commuters. At peak times there can be up to three flights leaving from Wellington to Auckland, and all regional airports are served by Air New Zealand and others. If you time it right, flights over the [read more…]
Tweet Although it may seem crazy for a lot of countries, many long term budget travellers and backpackers in New Zealand buy used cars or campervans (motorhomes or smaller) to get around. There’s a huge choice of vehicles imported from Japan, auto and manual, diesel and petrol, and cars and vans. Optional (but recommended) insurance [read more…]
Tweet Bus tours are one of the most popular methods of travelling around New Zealand for backpackers, longer term and budget travellers. The most popular options are Kiwi Experience, Magic Bus, Stray Travel, and the public transport network, but which is most suitable for you? Travel Passes Most of the transport options below will offer [read more…]
Tweet The majority of people travelling through New Zealand takes either the Interislander or Bluebridge ferries across the Cook Strait from Wellington to Picton, however there is an alternative way of crossing – Sounds Air. What better way to cross than a 35/40 minute flight across the strait? Sounds Air offers flights from a number [read more…]