Category Archives: Backpacking & Accommodation

TRAVEL AUSTRALIA – TRAVELLING TIPS

Posted on November 29, 2010 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, Travel Tips

If you’re planning a trip around Australia, there are plenty of helpful tips that can make your journey safer and easier. Here is the first of a series of travel tips and articles coming your way to make your journey in one of our free Transfercars and campervans an experience worth remembering. DISTANCES When planning your trip, keep in mind that Australia is as big as western Europe and about the same size as the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Melbourne and...Read More

Interesting facts about Australia: The Lucky Country

Posted on November 3, 2010 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

Just something of interest about one of the nations Transfercar operates out of….. The Lucky Country Australia has long been known as the lucky country. This is not surprising when you learn it is the world’s largest iron ore exporter and largest producer of bauxite and alumina. Australia also has the world’s largest deposits of silver, zinc, zircon and easily extracted uranium (over 40% of world resources). It also has about 10 percent of the world’s gold resources. How Big is...Read More

Tourism NZ tells Aussies “what’s ours is yours”

Posted on October 27, 2010 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

“What’s ours is yours” is the latest advertising campaign currently running across the ditch in a bid to entice Australian holiday makers. It is a joint campaign between Tourism New Zealand and Pacific Blue will see Australians offered discounted airfares and travel packages through television and print advertising. Read the full story: TV3...Read More

Your guide to travelling on a budget

Posted on by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

Even on a limited budget, you can still have a great holiday with your friends or family. You just need to put a little extra thought into every dollar you plan to spend. Here’s some tips that can guide you while planning a vacation without breaking the bank. Go on a local holiday Why not check out some of the local attractions. Sometimes some of the most beautiful places are right in your back yard. You don’t always need to go and book expensive plane tickets. Instead have a...Read More

NZers can cope with new turning law – instructor

Posted on October 16, 2010 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

Something interesting for Transfercar drivers!!! Written By Rachel Morton The right hand rule is something New Zealanders have lived with for more than 30 years and while it’s entrenched in our driving habits one driving instructor says we’ll cope just fine. “There will be times in the initial part where they will need to concentrate, so it’s always, if in doubt hang about and think it out,” says Passrite Driving Academy instructor Fred Bardon. Nobody’s more relieved by the...Read More

New Zealand Interislander Ferry Times

Posted on October 15, 2010 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

Here’s a basic Interislander timetable for those needing to cross the Cook Strait (between Picton and Wellington) in their Transfercar relocation cars and campervans! Wellington to Picton Timetable for Wellington to Picton Depart Wellington Arrive Picton 2:25am – 5:35am 8:25am – 11:35am 10:25am* – 1:35pm* 2:05pm – 5:15pm 6:25pm – 9:25pm Picton to Wellington Timetable for Picton to Wellington Depart Picton Arrive Wellington 6:25am – 9:35am 10:05am –...Read More