A forest land of deep shade and tangled growth. a land of silence and mystery save for the voice of many waters.
Maud Moreland, 1911

One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.
A. A. Milne - Winnie the Pooh

I wasn't sure what to expect having just arrived in New Zealand but it was the best decision I have made. Experience New Zealand the New Zealand way. Sandra, UK

Getting Around

Want to get the most out of your New Zealand adventure. Here are some useful links for getting around. Note that in the South Island there are a number of smaller and often cheaper mini-bus services between Nelson-Christchurch-Dunedin-Queenstown. Ask at hostels to find out the local details.

Airlines

http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz
Air New Zealand
Our main domestic airline – book online.

http://www.jetstar.com
Jetstar
Cheap domestic flights in New Zealand – book online.

Between islands

http://www.interislander.co.nz
The Interislander
Book your inter island ferry and train travel online.

http://www.bluebridge.co.nz
Bluebridge
Run between the North and South Island every day.

Coach travel

http://www.intercitycoach.co.nz
InterCity Coachlines
New Zealand’s biggest (non-tour) nationwide coach company.

http://www.northliner.co.nz
Northliner Express
Comfy coaches between Auckland and Northland.

http://www.atomictravel.co.nz
Atomic Shuttles
Budget bus network throughout the South Island.

http://www.southernlinkcoaches.co.nz
Southern Link Bus
Economy bus network throughout the South Island.

South Island Connections (03 366 6633)
Small buses that link Christchurch with Picton and Dunedin.