Category Archives: Sights & Attractions

New Zealand number 2 on CNN’s list of top destinations in 2011

Posted on December 31, 2010 by noel in News, Sights & Attractions, Travel Tips

It’s not that surprising that New Zealand made it to number 2 on the CNN list of places to be in 2011. Apparently the team at CNN had a chat with three travel experts (Robert Reid, U.S. travel editor for Lonely Planet; Pauline Frommer, creator of Pauline Frommer’s guidebooks; and Martin Rapp, senior vice president of leisure sales at Altour) who, between them have decided that New Zealand is one of the top places to be in 2011 (second only to the big apple). This may well be due to the 2011 Rugby...Read More

New Zealand driving tips

Posted on November 30, 2010 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

If you’re planning on driving a relocation car or campervan in New Zealand for the first time, these tips will assist you in understanding the rules and regulations of safe driving practices and help you have a safe and enjoyable vacation. Not sure if you are allowed to drive? Check out our article Driving in New Zealand What’s the speed limit? Speed limits are normally clearly posted by the road side. New Zealand is blessed with gorgeous little winding roads as well as open stretches that...Read More

SURVIVING AUSTRALIA’S OUTBACK

Posted on November 29, 2010 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

I was trawling the web looking for articles I thought our Transfercar drivers would be interested in and found this little beauty. Not only does it contain invaluable advise about travelling in the outback of Australia, it’s a really good read! SURVIVING AUSTRALIA’S OUTBACK About three o’clock in the morning something woke me, and I lay listening. A strange rumbling came from somewhere out in the night. “Are you awake?” Cristi whispered softly....Read More

Driving in Australia

Posted on November 25, 2010 by noel in News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

Thinking of driving one of our Transfercars in Australia? Well, fine. If you’re a visitor and hold a valid driver’s licence (in English) from your own country, fine, you’re allowed to drive throughout all of Australia. (But an international driver’s licence, if you have one, does not by itself give you the right to drive in Australia.) If your driver’s licence is not in English, a translation may be necessary and you may also need to have an international driver’s licence. Read...Read More

Driving in New Zealand

Posted on November 15, 2010 by noel in News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

I’ve had many questions from our Transfercar drivers about what licence they need to drive our vehicles. Here is a great article about New Zealand driving regulations that will answer many of your queries. International Driving Licences and Permits You can legally drive in New Zealand for up to 12 months if you have either a current driver’s licence from your home country or an International Driving Permit (IDP). After 12 months you are required to convert to a New Zealand licence. This applies...Read More

Tourism NZ tells Aussies “what’s ours is yours”

Posted on October 27, 2010 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

“What’s ours is yours” is the latest advertising campaign currently running across the ditch in a bid to entice Australian holiday makers. It is a joint campaign between Tourism New Zealand and Pacific Blue will see Australians offered discounted airfares and travel packages through television and print advertising. Read the full story: TV3...Read More