Category Archives: New Zealand

Car relocation + one-way flight = great return trip!

Posted on August 31, 2015 by noel in New Zealand, Travel, Travel Tips

Combining a free car relocation with a cheap one-way flight is the way to go if you want to save both time and money! The good news for car relocators is that Jetstar has just announced that it’s now going to fly from Auckland to Napier, Nelson, Palmerston North and New Plymouth! The new competition between Air New Zealand and Jetstar airlines – previously restricted to the destinations of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown – will bring air fares down for a range of...Read More

Campers, motorhomes, high-tops… the rental jargon explained!

Posted on August 29, 2015 by noel in Australia, Driving, New Zealand, News, Rental Companies, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

Australia and New Zealand have pretty much the same kinds of campers and motorhomes as anywhere else overseas. However, depending on where you intend to travel and what you need from your relocation , it’s a good idea to know what each type of vehicle looks like and what extras they come with. Before we start, here’s a little glossary of terms or rental jargon that will help you out: Berth: for example 2 berth. The berth quantity indicates the legal number of passengers the vehicle can sleep and...Read More

Queenstown for non-skiers

Posted on July 29, 2015 by noel in New Zealand, Transfercar User Tips, Travel

Queenstown might be a winter paradise for skiers and boarders, but there’s plenty to do if you don’t feel like swishing down the slopes. The region is also renowned as the ”adventure capital of the world” and for its great party scene, but those who aren’t in their 20’s anymore can also enjoy soft adventures and wonderful pinot noir. Here’s our selection of some of the best things that non-skiers can do: Funyak Safaris on the Dart River Combine wilderness jet boating...Read More

New Zealand Winter: Skiing, snowboarding and extreme fun

Posted on June 20, 2015 by noel in New Zealand, Sights & Attractions, Travel Tips

People travel from all over the world to ski in New Zealand and it’s not surprising why. Blessed with snow kissed mountains that stand as high as 3,700 metres and huge volcanoes covered with fresh powder, New Zealand is a ski and snowboarding paradise. The ski season starts around mid-June and closes around the beginning of October, offering 4 months of play time for the serious and not so serious riders. Slopes range from the totally novice to extreme black diamond skill levels and if you want that...Read More

The world’s most luxurious supervans!

Posted on May 25, 2015 by noel in Australia, New Zealand, Transport, Travel, Travel Tips, Uncategorized, USA

You don’t like being on the water, but you want to live that superyacht lifestyle? Get a luxurious supervan! Our favourite supervan has to be the amazing eleMMent Palazzo mobile home. This visual feast of extravaganza and luxury is actually of German craftsmanship, so made to last! The Palazzo features two floors of entertainment with a giant master suite, multiple bars and a liftable “flybridge” lounge up top. You can even extend a slide-out, increasing interior space by 80% when not...Read More

How-to: Wellington to Auckland with Transfercar

Posted on March 10, 2015 by noel in New Zealand, Sights & Attractions, Transfercar User Tips, Transport

So you have booked a car using Transfercar and managed to find one with three days to get from Wellington to Auckland, Yay! If you want to just drive and get there as soon as possible then that’s about 7 to 8 hours if you go straight up State Highway 1. But with three days, why rush? You can take some time to explore. The obvious first choice is to stop in Taupo and explore Tongariro National Park. Option 1 – State Highway 1 But if you want to be a little more adventurous, you could go via...Read More