Tag Archives: Transfercar

How to request your free standby relocation car or campervan with Transfercar

Posted on January 21, 2011 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

For all our new or prospective relocation drivers, here’s a little bit of info on how to request a standby car or campervan on transfercar .co.nz and transfercar.com.au. Step 1: Register as a driver. Remember to sign up for email alerts for specific routes you are looking for or just to hear what new vehicles are being listed daily. Step 2: Log in to transfercar.com.au or transfercar.co.nz and look for the relocation car or campervan that suits your destination. Be aware that the dates specified are the...Read More

Relocation cars, law and ethics

Posted on January 14, 2011 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

Relocation cars, law and ethics: Legally if you see an animal in the middle of the road (lets say a mum and her ducklings), you are supposed to carry on driving straight through or over them without swerving to miss them if you can’t safely stop on the side of the road (no animal rights here). What if it’s a cow?? What does the insurance say??? This could be a great thing to find out…….any...Read More

Merry Christmas from the team at Transfercar

Posted on December 20, 2010 by noel in Uncategorized

It’s been an exciting year here at Transfercar and we want to take this time to thank each and every one of you for all your support in 2010. So far we have successfully transferred thousands of cars and campervans in our short time in business and with your help, we intend to transfer thousands more in the years to come. Thanks also to all our partners who have been fantastic, understanding and patient, especially when dealing with, at times, temperamental technology. You guys rock! From all of us at...Read More

Driving Routes

Posted on November 30, 2010 by noel in News, Travel Tips

New Zealand is a great country for driving. Traffic is generally light, roads are well-maintained and the passing scenery makes every kilometer worthwhile. To make it easy to plan your motoring holiday, we’ve cataloged nearly every possible driving route in the country. You can plan your route based on how long you’ll be travelling and where you want to go. Within each route you’ll see a detailed description of each leg of the journey, along with scenic highlights, local activities and ...Read More

New Zealand driving tips

Posted on 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

What you need to know about New Zealand visa requirements

Posted on November 19, 2010 by noel in Transport

If your are intending to travel to New Zealand (and of course drive one of Transfercar’s fantastic free relocation vehicles), or in fact anywhere, the first thing you need to know is what the visa requirements are for that country. To enter New Zealand you must have a passport valid for 3 months after the date of your intended departure. You must also be carrying an onward/return ticket to a country you have permission to enter. British Citizens and passport holders are entitled to enter New Zealand...Read More