The dos and don’ts of travelling abroad: Backpacking in New Zealand

Backpacking in New Zealand

So you’ve decided to travel to New Zealand for a backpacking experience of a lifetime? Great!

New Zealand really is the adventure capital of the world. It’s a popular place among backpackers and those with round the world tickets, as tourism in New Zealand really caters to the budget and backpacker minded.

NZ loves international travellers, so here are a few tips that will help you get the most out of your trip:

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  • Smile! Kiwis are generally a friendly bunch and appreciate good manners and a great attitude.
  • Help support the locals: Buy local products.
  • Take a range of clothing. New Zealand is renowned for its temperature change and really can have four seasons in one day. Oh…and if you plan on visiting in summer, take sandals for the West Coast beaches (black sand will burn your feet), and loads of sun block!
  • Take an eco-bottle or reusable water bottle. The water is safe to drink so you can refill your bottle rather than adding to the overload of plastic in the environment.
  • Don’t litter! Take your rubbish with you or use the bins provided. Oh…and please recycle!
  • Look for non smoking signs. Many public places in New Zealand are now smoke free zones. Continue reading The dos and don’ts of travelling abroad: Backpacking in New Zealand

Kiwi Karma: Sleeping for Charity

Kiwi KarmaDonating to charity is now as easy as having a good nights sleep in some of the best and affordable accommodation in New Zealand!

For each night’s accommodation you book, Kiwi Karma passes on a donation to a charity of your choice. There’s no extra cost to you. All you pay for is a good night’s sleep at some of New Zealand’s best hotels and motels.

So if you’ve managed to find yourself a great relocation deal in New Zealand and now need somewhere to sleep, why not check out Kiwi Karma and earn a few personal brownie points along the way 🙂

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Travel like a local: How social holiday booking websites could save AND make you money

Airbib private rentalBy Tara Evans | This is Money

Want to save big on your holidays, or perhaps you are just fed up with the same old boring break ideas? A new breed of social travel websites could be for you.

They give you the chance to benefit from a local’s in-the-know tips and nab some great deals, such as a New York apartment for £65 a night

Tara Evans finds out how social travel could save you money on a holiday and how you could turn a profit from renting out your own room.

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New Zealand Car Rental Companies Must Now Prove Damages

Rental agreementsTara Ewing, a New Zealand resident, has won her case for the reimbursement of $280, charged to her by a local rental company for claimed damages to the rental vehicle.

The disputes tribunal ruled that the car rental company lacked evidence of a pre-rental inspection.

Apparently the person who picked up the rental testified that he had to walk down the street to get the vehicle, and no inspection with an employee took place. No itemized invoice, photos — before or after — or other documentation of the damage was available from the car rental company.

This is a wakeup call for both rental companies and potential customers who may find themselves in this situation if careful inspection of both vehicles and small print do not take place.

Transfercar has seen this issued once before involving one of their free rental deals. In light of this recent event, Transfercar urges all parties to be diligent with their dealings and to make sure that all the correct documentation is provided as we wish to see all of our customers and suppliers satisfied with their arrangements.

Read the full article from the New Zealand Herald

Schweppes Sydney Cup Grand Finale of the BMW Sydney Carnival!

Get your best dress (and hat) on darlings and get to the Schweppes Sydney Cup this weekend for the grand finale of the BMW Sydney Carnival!

Not sure how to get there? No worries, Transfercar.com.au has some great free rental cars and campervans heading that way so check us out if you need a cheap rental that may just include free petrol, insurance and of course free days 🙂

It looks to be a huge day with four Group 1 races featuring the Schweppes Sydney Cup over 3200 metres. Only ticket holders will have access to Royal Randwick so you need to get your bookings in quick!

Tickets to the TAB Sportsbet Paddock , the first time the Royal Randwick infield has been used for spectators in forty years, are still available for $25 through Ticketek.Royal Randwick

Feeling lucky?

If you can pick seven winners you may also be in to win $200,000!

Be on course to enter and GOOD LUCK!

Gates Open: 10:30

First Race: 12:25  Last Race: 16:50

If you are just keen to get going, go ahead and register your interest at:

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Hi-tech car aid for older drivers

By Caroline Parkinson Health editor, BBC News website

Bruce Robson (82), from Benton tests the DriveLAB
The DriveLAB mobile laboratory is tested by 82-year-old Bruce Robson

A team at Newcastle University is developing new technology aimed at helping older drivers stay on the road.

Many give up because their reaction times have slowed down – but this means they become more isolated and inactive.

One of the Intelligent Transport team’s developments is a “Granny-Nav” which identifies the safest route, such as avoiding right turns.

The Age UK charity said “ability not age” should determine how safe someone is on the road.

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