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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

Rugby World Cup Car Rental Fever

Posted on October 8, 2010 by noel in News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips
New Zealand Rental car companies have joined the multitude of Rugby World Cup hopefuls as the hype and anticipation of this global sporting event continues to rise. With the RWC looming ever closer (9 September – 23 October 2011), rental car companies are pushing for customers to book cars and campervans early, touting the issue of lack of car availability due to the estimated 85,000 international visitors expected to arrive in New Zealand specifically for the event. This is a good sign for Transfercar...Read More

How to get a relocation vehicle?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Brian Karlson in News, Travel Tips
My name is Brian and I am one of the founders of Transfercar. I have written this article series to help people who are thinking of relocating a car, camper van or motorhome for the first time via Transfercar. How to get a relocation vehicle – preparation and planning The first thing is to find a relocation car at www.transfercar.co.nz that suits your travel requirements. The table of available relocation cars on the front pages gives a good overview of what is available. Pay attention to the free...Read More

The eclipse of human behaviour

Posted on November 24, 2008 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips
Slowely but surely ‘it’ is coming- and New Zealand won’t be far off I bet. From fingerprint identification that is. Your thumb -or any finger on your two lovely hands for that matter- will be your most precious asset when renting a car or campervan in the near future. Yup, it looks like we have finally arrived in the era where your authorising signature -and with that your word-is not sufficient anymore. The dawn of a new age where a photocopy of your identification doesn’t do it...Read More
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