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 Kiwi Experience by martin_nl
-Kiwi Experience
-Magic Bus
-Stray
Stray is the newest and I haven't heard too many good stories about them. Lots of buses breaking down, bad phone operators, rude bus drivers and sometimes a bit too alternative. However it would be the most budget choice out of the three.
Magic Bus caters for independent travellers of all age groups, however they seem to attract a somewhat older crowd of people at the end of their 20s and 30+. They have good services and I haven't heard anything bad about them.
I travelled on the Kiwi Experience Bus. Some people want to give this company a bad reputation, by saying it's only for people of 18 years old. I have to say that this is not rue at all! Yes KE caters for somewhat younger people than the Magic Bus, but they visit all the highlights of the country and offer good discounts for every activity you might be interested in. If you are around 25 and don't know if you should choose KE or not, I'd say go for it, there are lots of people on the bus of your age. I had a great time with them, they are flexible and friendly too and I made lots of friends on the bus!
If you want a more outdoors experience I suggest taking a look at Flying Kiwi. This group is not as flexible as the others, but if you want you can still hop on and off wherever you want. Leave a Comment
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 Spaceship Campervan by kiwiLeave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor HomePhone: 09 - 3098777Website: www.spaceships.tv Other Contact: 31 Beach Road, Auckland Central.
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 On top of the Interislander by martin_nl
Apart from price the route is exactly the same, only the departure place in Wellington is somewhat different and the Interislander has more departures, so I think this would be the preferred choice. Book your ticket in advance via the website to get a discounted rate. On the day of departure you can only buy full priced tickets. Leave a Comment
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 Going places! by K.Knight
All of your accomodation and transport hire costs are approx AUS$96.00 per day (AUS$32.00 per couple), You can buy all your own groceries and cook all your own meals, make a tea/coffee or cold drink any time, you can free camp anywhere you like at no cost, diesel fuel is only NZ59cents per litre and at the end of the day, after a big day of sightseeing, you do not have to drive back to your accomodation because you have it with you! Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Don't forget to consider travelling on the local bus company, that covers the whole country. Intercity is a scheduled regular bus company, not a tour company. Fine coaches and great routes, the most of any.
If at all possible, book in advance and you are more likely to get a cut price ticket. These special prices are very reasonable.
All in all, a great way to get around the country. Leave a Comment
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This budget airline offers great rates and close proximity to New Zealanders who live south of Auckland, in the Waikato region. They also fly to other smaller towns, such as New Plymouth, Wellington and Dunedin.
Of course the destination for these flights, is Australia. Freedom flies to Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sydney.
Peanuts and Cola flights, where you are welcome to take your own food. These flights are relatively short, around 4 hrs long, depending on where you leave from, so not having a meal is really no big deal. Leave a Comment
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 Qantas flying high. (c) Qantas by martin_nl
-Qantas
-Virgin Blue
-Air New Zealand
The prices shouldn't differ too much nowadays, because since the arrival of Virgin Blue a couple of years ago the traditional carriers Air New Zealand and Qantas have lowered their prices too. The cheapest deal can usually be had from Sydney and Melbourne with 129 AUD one way. Air NZ and Qantas still feed you but for Vrgin Blue you have to bring your own munchies or you have to buy them for a high price on board the aircraft. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 Wellington Cable car by K.Knight
A cafe is situated at the top of the Cable car which also happens to be at the top of the botanical gardens. Why not take the tram to the top, have a cuppa and walk back DOWN the hill via the gardens?
The cable car runs every 10 minutes 7am until 10 pm weekdays and 9am until 10pm weekends. It is located in Cable Car Lane, just off Lambton Quay. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Magic Bus by wkcsmt
You can get off the bus anywhere on route (not just the overnight stops) and be picked up when the next bus comes through so that you can spend an extra few days at your favourite places . The drivers also provide services such as your onward travel booking (on Magic), accommodation at selected hostels & many popular activities. There is a minimum of 4 coaches per week (more in summer). So, you can plan your trip from 2 weeks up to 12 months, or even plan each day as it comes!
Magic Travellers Network covers places like the Scottish City of Dunedin in the South, the art deco City of Napier in Hawkes Bay, the beautiful Pacific Coast town of Mt Maunganui as well as Northland and the sunny Bay of Islands...
You'll also make great friends on the bus!! It's just so wonderful especially if you're travelling alone.
Choose from a mixture of passes available to suit your holiday...ENJOY!!! Leave a Comment Theme: BusPhone: +64-9-358 5600Website: www.magicbus.co.nz Other Contact: info@magicbus.co.nz
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 Mt. Taranaki by mfc10
If you don't have too much time and need to travel between fairly distant major cities, let's say Christchurch and Auckland, buying a plane ticket may be a very good solution. Qantas and AirNewZealand are the most obvious options and the prices are perfectly reasonable. If traveling from the South Island to Auckland, sit on the left side of the plane. Weather allowing, you may have a great view of Mount Taranaki/Egmont, as some routes traverse that area! Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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