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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

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

Car Rental Company Invests $25M in Tourism Growth

Posted on October 6, 2010 by noel in Uncategorized

Apex Car Rentals, one of New Zealand’s largest rental car companies has recently announced a $25 million fleet expansion. Part of the fleet growth for this season with include the addition of an extra 1200 cars. 700 of these will be new 2010 model Toyota Corollas and Toyota Previas. The new cars started arriving from 28 September. Apex has had a stellar growth path over the last 20 years, growing from a solely Christchurch based company with six cars in 1992, to a nationwide company with over 4000...Read More

Toyota Prius proves a gas guzzler in a race with the BMW 520d

Posted on September 28, 2008 by noel in News, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

The Toyota Hybrid is hailed as an eco-paragon. It is a very responsible car and classified by the US government as the “most fuel-efficient car sold in the US” discover more features about this car below. Celebs like Cameron Diaz and Leonardo DiCaprio drive it. Not because it is a typical jet-set car, not because it is pretty or the flashest set of wheels around. No, you drive this car because you make a statement with this car: Your conscientious and aspiring a better way of life. The New...Read More