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WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT DRIVING IN NEW ZEALAND?
The official New Zealand road code is a user-friendly guide to New Zealand’s traffic law and safe driving practices.
Experience a taste of warm ‘kiwi’ hospitality when you cruise Cook Strait with the proudly New Zealand owned Bluebridge service.
With stunning scenery, friendly service, free big screen movies and a choice of up to four return sailings a day (except Christmas Day) between Wellington and Picton – there’s no better way for you and your vehicle to cross Cook Strait.
Interislander’s Cook Strait Ferries travel between Wellington and Picton New Zealand. The 92km voyage takes 3 hours and has been described as "one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world".
Planning your holiday route in a hire car and wanting to quickly know distances between locations, this calculator will work it out for you.
Local Activies
The Remarkables, Coronet Peak (Queenstown) & Mt Hutt, Methvan (Canterbury)
3 Mountains 88 named runs
326 snowmaking machines
6 terrain parks
1502 Verticale metres
866 hectarsof skiable terrain
The Best snow & fun you will find in New Zealand
Over summer people head to Methven to interact with the outdoors, attend local events or to simply refresh and relax in our Amazing Space which is rural and rustic, yet funky and modern.
Over winter Methven is a snow sports magnet with Mt Hutt Ski Area on our doorstep, some of the world’s finest heliskiing country and six Canterbury ski fields all within close distance.
The TranzAlpine scenic train journey travels between Christchurch and Greymouth, from one coast of New Zealand to the other. From your carriage you’ll see the fields of the Canterbury Plains and farmland, followed by the spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River. Your train then climbs into the Southern Alps before descending through lush beech rain forest to the West Coast town of Greymouth – a great base for visits to Punakaiki and the always popular glaciers.
The TranzCoastal – Picton to Christchurch - Gateway to South Island adventure.
The TranzCoastal train journey travels between the delightful port of Picton and Christchurch, the South Island’s largest city. This journey is a scenic feast of New Zealand, with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side of your train and the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on the other. Along the way you pass though the village of Kaikoura, where, if you're touring New Zealand, you can break your journey to take in the whale watching or dare to get closer and swim with the dolphins.
The Air Force Museum of New Zealand in Christchurch holds the national collection of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). The Museum’s role is to preserve and present the history of New Zealand’s military aviation through its collection. The collection is very diverse and includes objects covering the early days of New Zealand military aviation both prior to World War I and during this major conflict, the interwar years which saw the formation of the RNZAF in 1937, New Zealanders who fought in the RAF and in other Allied air forces during World War II, the RNZAF’s campaign in the Pacific, and the post-war period to the present day. The collection also includes objects from former enemy forces. The collection is owned by the RNZAF Museum Trust Board.
The Air Force Museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm and entry to the Museum is FREE.
Local Acomodation
We built Hapuku Lodge to give our guests a great night's sleep in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Located 12 kms north of the renowned, eco-marine town of Kaikoura, on New Zealand's South Island, the Lodge is surrounded by an expansive deer farm and 1000 tree olive grove. Hapuku Lodge is situated in one of the most spectacular settings in New Zealand,
Welcome to the Youth Hostel Association of New Zealand - budget backpacker accommodation for independent travellers of all ages. Our quality is assured, with international standards and more 5-star hostels than any other accommodation network. Stay with us and open the doorway to authentic, local experiences in 52 of the country's best locations, and let us introduce you to the real New Zealand Kiwis love.
Welcome to Bella Vista New Zealand
Experience New Zealand with Bella Vista Motels
Bella Vista's motel accommodation assures you of high standards of facilities and guest service wherever you are in New Zealand.
Reservations Freephone 0800 BELLAVISTA (0800 235528).
Baches & Holiday Homes To Rent lists over 3000 privately owned self catering holiday homes, houses, cabins, cottages, beach houses, farm houses and traditional Kiwi bach accommodation, which are available for rent throughout New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific.
Abisko Lodge, Apartments and Campground has hotel, motel, lodge, apartment and campground accommodation options, all in the heart of Methven Mt Hutt village. The ideal location for winter ski sports or lazy summer holidays. Visit www.abisko.co.nz for more information.