Getting around New Zealand
New Zealand is long and skinny, and many roads are two-lane country byways: getting from A to B requires some thought.
Car Travel at your own tempo, explore remote areas and visit regions with no public transport. Hire cars in major towns. Drive on the left; the steering wheel is on the right (…in case you can't find it).
Bus Reliable, frequent services around the country (usually cheaper than flying).
Plane Fast-track your holiday with affordable, frequent, fast internal flights. Carbon-offset your flights if you’re feeling guilty.
Train Reliable, regular services (if not fast or cheap) along specific routes on both islands.