New Zealand driving tips

Posted on November 30, 2010 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized
If you’re planning on driving a  relocation car or campervan in New Zealand for the first time, these tips will assist you in understanding the rules and regulations of safe driving practices and help you have a safe and enjoyable vacation. Not sure if you are allowed to drive? Check out our article Driving in New Zealand What’s the speed limit? Speed limits are normally clearly posted by the road side. New Zealand is blessed with gorgeous little winding roads as well as open stretches that go...Read More

SURVIVING AUSTRALIA’S OUTBACK

Posted on November 29, 2010 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Travel Tips, Uncategorized
I was trawling the web looking for articles I thought our Transfercar drivers would be interested in and found this little beauty. Not only does it contain invaluable advise about travelling in the outback of Australia,  it’s a really good read! SURVIVING AUSTRALIA’S OUTBACK About three o’clock in the morning something woke me, and I lay listening. A strange rumbling came from somewhere out in the night. “Are you awake?” Cristi whispered softly....Read More

TRAVEL AUSTRALIA – TRAVELLING TIPS

Posted on 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

What’s the right Australian visa for me?

Posted on November 26, 2010 by noel in Transport, Travel Tips
If you’re planning on travelling to Australia this summer, and taking our free transfercars and campervans for a drive, one of the first things you need to sort out is your visa. There are so many different types, so it’s important you find the right one for you.  The best, and safest way of gaining the correct information is visiting the Australian Department of Government and Immigration‘s website. It’s accurate and easy to use, so be smart and make use of it and have a great and...Read More

Driving in Australia

Posted on November 25, 2010 by noel in News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips
Thinking of driving one of our Transfercars in Australia? Well, fine. If you’re a visitor and hold a valid driver’s licence (in English) from your own country, fine, you’re allowed to drive throughout all of Australia. (But an international driver’s licence, if you have one, does not by itself give you the right to drive in Australia.) If your driver’s licence is not in English, a translation may be necessary and you may also need to have an international driver’s licence. Read...Read More

What you need to know about New Zealand visa requirements

Posted on November 19, 2010 by noel in Transport
If your are intending to travel to New Zealand (and of course drive one of Transfercar’s fantastic free relocation vehicles), or in fact anywhere, the first thing you need to know is what the visa requirements are for that country. To enter New Zealand you must have a passport valid for 3 months after the date of your intended departure. You must also be carrying an onward/return ticket to a country you have permission to enter. British Citizens and passport holders are entitled to enter New Zealand...Read More
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