Travel to NZ |
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What to Do |
Where to Stay
Sample flight times and fares from from Auckland
| Destination |
flight time |
discount fare |
child discount fare |
| Rotorua |
45 minutes |
NZ$104 |
NZ$81 |
| Wellington |
1 hour |
NZ$115 |
NZ$99 |
| Christchurch |
1 hour 20 minutes |
NZ$120 |
NZ$103 |
| Queenstown |
1 hour 50 minutes |
NZ$153 |
NZ$127
|
Pacific Blue
a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Blue, will begin services from Auckland to Wellington,
Christchurch to Wellington and Auckland to Christchurch on November 12.
Qantas Airlines.
Cape Reinga Flights
- the way to see Northland by SaltAir.
Escorted self-fly Sky Safari.
Fly throughout the country in a Cessna Skyhawk or a Piper Seneca under the guidance
of an experienced New Zealand pilot tour guide
Air Safaris
- flightseeing tours to the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks.
Corporate Cabs
has coverage in Auckland, Wellington Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown.
Book a taxi anywhere in New Zealand through Taxi Charge
Auckland Co-operative Taxis
Auckland Airport Shuttle Direct
Wellington Combined Taxis Compare fare schedules within wellington for the cheapest fare!.
The New Zealand Automobile Association.
AA Travel Guide
regional destinations, where to stay and what to do.
AA/Transit Highway Information Line
0900 33 222 ($1.30 per minute) for updates on state highway closures, traffic delays and weather conditions.
AA Roadwatch
Map of the state highway network
North Island
South Island .
Avoid pitfalls when buying a car privately;
get a Vehicle Information Report.
AutoNet online database
www.auto.co.nz
Auto Trader
Four Wheel Drive New Zealand Ltd
self drive off road adventures, cross country tours and safaris, off road driver training,
4WD accessories and equipment, technical services and repairs.
4WD tracks in Canterbury & the West Coast.
Off Road Independent tour by 4x4 rental vehicle with pre-arranged accommodation.
Ace rental car
rates include unlimited kilometres, insurance, taxes, AA membership and roadside assistance.
About Town Rentals from $35/day (ChCh)
Anzed Rentals close to Christchurch airport, excellent service !
Aster Car Rentals (Nelson)
EuroCar Rental Christchurch Nelson and Queenstown
Holiday rental cars
KEA Campers
Kiwi Direct Car rentals
Maui rental cars.
National Car Rental
New Zealand Rent a Car - Nelson Branch
Omega rental cars
Pegasus rental cars
Scotties Rentals
Silver Fern.
Note that campgrounds with good showers, toilets and cooking facilities are plentiful.
Consider renting a Sleepervan
with a mattress and chillybin for the same price as a car.
Women Motorcycle tours.
Adventure New Zealand Motorcycle Tours and Rentals.
Motorcycles New Zealand
New Zealand Motorcycle Rentals and Tours.
Te Waipounamu Motorcycle Tours
many different models to choose from,
guided tours or individual hire.
Motorcycling New Zealand.

Tourism New Zealand's Self-Drive Itinerary Planner.
Driving safely in New Zealand.
Observe the speed-limit.
Fixed Speed Camera locations.
Fixed Speed Camera locations-2.
The Radar Faq.
Road signs on New Zealand roads.
Kiwi Experience
alternative coach transport networks developed specifically for backpackers and like minded independent travellers.
Magic Travellers Network
does not hurry from A to B. During
each day there are lots of stops at places of interest, scenic spots and those little out of the way places
passengers would miss if they were travelling on their own.
Flying Kiwi Wilderness Expeditions.
InterCity Coachlines
can take you almost anywhere in New Zealand.
Call-A-Bus
offers a convenient door-to-door minibus service linking Auckland and Tauranga.
Peter McGavin's list of New Zealand and Australian rail-related sites.
Tranz Metro For commuter rail services in Auckland and Wellington.
New Zealand by Rail.
Tranz Scenic Passenger services.
Scenic Rail Pass
Tranz Scenic's travel pass for independent travellers.
Tranz Rail Interislander
year round passenger and car ferry service across Cook Strait.
The Bluebridge ferry, Santa Regina, runs between Wellington city and Picton twice a day -
and up to three times a day during peak season.
Foveaux Express (The Stewart Island Ferry).
Travelpass providing coach transport
around New Zealand as well as ferry, rail travel and domestic air connections.
Tourmasters South Pacific -
Tour packages for independent travellers using regular buses, trains and
ferries and rental cars.
The NZ Mountain Bike Web for information on
mountain bike rides, races and activities throughout New Zealand, and the electronic edition of
Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides.
Mountain Biking in New Zealand by Philip Greenspun.
Wellington trails Makara Peak
Introduction to Cycle Touring in New Zealand.
PedalTours escorted bicycle tours.
The South Island offers some of the best cycling in the world, with quiet sealed roads, spectacular alpine scenery and
wild deserted beaches.
The North Island, not as well known as the South, has a greater variety of excellent sealed backroads which are ideal for
biking. The Coromandel, East Cape and Highlights Tours offer a great diversity of scenic beauty and interest, ranging
from coastal biking on the Coromandel and East Cape to the volcanic plateau, forests and lakes on the
Highlights.
City Cycle Hire, Christchurch
Tramping in New Zealand.
Accessible Kiwi Tours
caters for all people including disabled and elderly
folk in a personal or group setting.
NZ on Wheels
a wheelchair travel guide to New Zealand.
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