New Zealand

		Kruse®  System Imagine driving around New Zealand automatically gaining an in-depth knowledge of the history of the towns and regions you pass through, hearing ancient Maori myths and legends, listening to stories told by the characters that shaped our history, learning of the unique wildlife, geographical landmarks and scenic attractions that you see as you travel.  The Kruse GPS Travel Guide is both an audio travel guide and an integrated GPS navigational device. daily rental from £5.00 per day
		GPS Satellite Navigation System Portable GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) units are available to rent as an optional extra with your vehicle. The system offers safer, easier navigation, an easy to read screen, audible directions and hundreds of pre-loaded points of interest along the way. Daily hire from £8 Weekly hire from £36 Monthly hire from £72
		New Zealand Handy Atlas Every self drive holiday booked through us will receive either a detailed tour manual or a road atlas to keep. The latter is a spiral bound book containing detailed regional and city maps as well as motorhome parks, camping sites, various adventure-activity locations and some Lord of the Rings film location sites.

INTERISLANDER FERRY

The Cook Strait divides New Zealand’s North and South Islands and offers superb views of Wellington and the maze of islands and inlets that make up the Marlborough Sounds. Operating daily between Wellington and Picton, the crossing takes 3 hours on the InterIslander (3-5 sailings daily). There is no need to take your car on the ferry. You simply leave it at the ferry depot, check-in your baggage and pick up another vehicle on arrival. However, for motorhome hire, you will need to take your vehicle on the ferry. Pre-booking is highly recommended during peak times.

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

Flying is a great way to travel between major centres in New Zealand if you are pressed for time or should you wish to focus on specific regions. Air New Zealand is the largest domestic operator offering economy class flights to 26 destinations throughout the country (main routes are shown on the map below). In addition, a number of domestic flight routes are offered by Qantas and both airlines also operate Trans Tasman services between New Zealand and Australia. These open up a wealth of travel options and can be incorporated into any tailor-made itinerary.

SEAT IN COACH TOURS

These tours provide a travel option for those who do not wish to self drive but prefer to remain independent. With the security of pre-booked accommodation and transport between places of interest using scheduled transport services, you can maintain much of the same flexibility as on a self drive holiday. Each journey is more than just a bus ride, as the drivers point out places of interest en route, stopping periodically to break the journey. We offer a choice of itinerary on set routes, from two to eight days in duration. Please contact our team for further details.

RAIL JOURNEYS

TranzScenic Trains
TranzScenic Trains scheduled train travel in New Zealand is both leisurely and scenic and can add a delightful variant to your self-drive itinerary. On the North Island, The Overlander is a glorious journey through the interior, travelling between Auckland and the capital Wellington. On the South Island, The Coastal Pacific runs through the Marlborough wine country from Picton to Christchurch via Blenheim and Kaikoura and ties in with the InterIslander ferry service - ideal if you wish to change vehicles between islands. The TranzAlpine is regarded as the country’s finest rail journey and operates between Christchurch and Greymouth across the Southern Alps.

Steam Train Journeys
The ideal option for both rail enthusiasts and travellers looking for something just a little different.

Please contact our team to discuss how any of these options can fit into your tailor made itinerary.