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Transportation around New Zealand

Transportation around New Zealand

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There are limited transport options within New Zealand. There is a great network of intercity buses. There is also are many domestic flight routes across New Zealand, though they are not always so affordable. There is train transportation but routes are limited and expensive.

Type of information Name Additional information Web/Download link
Plane icon Air New Zealand New Zealand’s country’s flag air carrier. View website linkDownload the apple for Android phonesDownload the app for Apple iPhones
Bus transport Atomic Travel This bus company has services throughout the South Island, including popular destinations such as Christchurch, Dunedin, Greymouth, Hokitika, Invercargill, Nelson, Picton, Queenstown, and Wanaka. View website link
Ferry transport Blue Bridge Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries sail between Wellington city in the North Island and Picton in the South Island up to 50 times a week. View website link
Bus transport Catch-a-Bus South This local company has door-to-door shuttle bus services for the Otago and Southland area, such as Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Bluff. View website link
Train and railway transport Coastal Pacific Train journeys between Christchurch and Picton. Enjoy views of the pristine South Island eastern coastline, lovely coastal towns and seascapes. View website link
Bus transport The Cook Connection This shuttle bus company has daily routes servicing areas around Mt. Cook, Twizel, and Lake Tekapo. View website link
Bus transport East West Shuttles This shuttle bus company has routes between Christchurch and Westport via Lewis Pass, and between Christchurch and Greymouth via Arthur’s Pass. View website link
Private vehicle transport Ezi Car Rental One of New Zealand’s leading car rental companies with multiple car branches throughout the country and 24/7 customer support. View website linkDownload the apple for Android phonesDownload the app for Apple iPhones
Bus transport Go Kiwi This shuttle bus company has daily routes from Auckland to the Coromandel Peninsula area, perfect if you want to see this beautiful area. View website link
Private vehicle transport GO Rentals New Zealand’s current number one car rental company with multiple car branches throughout the country and offers special activity discounts. View website linkDownload the apple for Android phonesDownload the app for Apple iPhones
Plane icon grabaseat Find cheap (but limited) domestic and some international Air New Zealand flights. Subscribe to get the latest deals and alerts. View website linkDownload the apple for Android phonesDownload the app for Apple iPhones
Bus transport Hanmer Connection This shuttle bus company offers convenient and daily to and from the relaxing Hanmner Springs and Christchurch. View website link
Bus transport Intercity Bus New Zealand’s number one national bus network. Intercity Bus offers hop on, hop off bus services. View website linkDownload the apple for Android phonesDownload the app for Apple iPhones
Ferry transport Interislander The first ferry service in New Zealand, The Interislander has ferry services between Wellington and Picton several times a day. View website link
Bus transport Kiwi Experience Hop on, hop off tour bus service with connections throughout New Zealand. Kiwi Experience offers fun small group tours, including private tours. View website link
Plane icon Jetstar Domestic flight carrier with routes to popular New Zealand destinations. View website linkDownload the apple for Android phonesDownload the app for Apple iPhones
Train and railway transport Northern Explorer See New Zealand’s northern scenery via train, from the farmlands of Waikato to the volcanic peaks of the Central Plateau and the lovely Kapiti coast. View website link
ALL transport options icon Rome2rio View general transport options. View options as a general guide, not a 100% accurate representation of options and schedules. View website linkDownload the apple for Android phonesDownload the app for Apple iPhones
Bus transport ScenicNZ Abel Tasman Bus service in the areas around Nelson, Motueka, Golden Bay and Abel Tasman National Park. View website link
Bus transport Stray Experience New Zealand via Stray’s fun hop on, hop off bus tours throughout New Zealand. View website link
Bus transport Tracknet This local company offers daily bus services to and from southern South Island destinations such as Te Anau, Milford Sound, and Queenstown. View website link
Bus transport Thrifty Tours Thrifty Tours features multiple tours via bus across New Zealand with different types of sightseeing experiences and adventures. View website link
Train and railway transport TranszAlpine Travel by train from coast to coast, from Christchurch to Greymouth and experience one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys, featuring the beauty of the Southern Alps and the ice-fed Waimakariri River. View website link
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