Getting Around New Zealand - Transport Options

There are many transport options to choose from when holidaying in New Zealand.
The best mode of transport is the one that suits your needs best. One of the most popular ways to see New Zealand is by Campervan (or Motorhome). If you have accommodation planned already, then a rental car is another great way to get around. Other options for getting around New Zealand include Flexible Bus / Coach Travel, a domestic flight, on a train or ferry (Cook Strait).

New Zealand Rental Cars Whether you are looking for a budget, economical car or a large 6-8 seater people mover, our car rentals directory has it covered.

New Zealand Campervans An ideal way to see New Zealand because it doesn't matter how remote the place is you visit, you are assured to always have a place to sleep.

NZ Bus Travel One of the most cost effective ways of travelling around New Zealand is by bus. Flexipass offers flexible hop-on hop-off coach passes.

New Zealand Domestic Airlines

Air New Zealand The largest airline operating within New Zealand, Air NZ offers more flights to more destinations than any of its competitors.

Qantas Operating between the country's main travel hubs including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Rotorua & Queenstown.

Pacific Blue A recent addition to New Zealand's skies, Pacific Blue flies between Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin and Wellington.

Train & Ferry Travel

Tranz Scenic Railway Offers train travel between the main cities of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Also offers a Christchurch to Greymouth link.

The Interislander Cook Strait Ferry Offers 3 passenger ships for travel between Wellington and Picton. The 92km voyage takes 3 hours. The ferries can carry cars, buses & trains.

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Offers 2 vessels that cross the strait four times a day between terminals in central Wellington and Picton (South Island).