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Why not…

Posted on September 8, 2011 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, Travel Tips
…do a classic Kiwi holiday in your own country? So instead of that long weekend or mid week somewhere on the islands, stay put in good old Aotearoa. Don’t get me wrong-a tropical beach with an abundance of cocktails at the tips of your fingers still sounds great, but haven’t we just crash landed in the era where the proverbial belt gets tightened a bit? So why not spend your well earned kiwi dollar right here in kiwi land and with doing so support the national...Read More

Road Runner Rentals vs the Christchurch earthquake

Posted on March 21, 2011 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Rental Companies, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips
Recently, Transfercar had the pleasure of partnering up with Randall and his team at Road Runner Rentals in Christchurch, who offer quality, easy to drive campervans and motorhomes for local and international travellers in New Zealand. I’m often on the phone with Randall, discussing new deals and relocation options for travellers and find the Roadrunner crew to be a really friendly and accommodating bunch who will always do that little bit extra for their...Read More

A new landing pad for Spaceships and accommodation for wayward travellers

Posted on March 17, 2011 by noel in Accommodation, Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Rental Companies, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips
On the wake of the massive earthquake that hit Christchurch in recent weeks, many families and companies were forced to evacuate and abandon their premises, unable to return indefinitely. As business ground to a halt, accommodation has become a big issue as hotels and backpackers etc were also forced to close their doors. One of Transfercar’s valued partners, Spaceships Rental Campervans,  were one of the unfortunate rental companies to be hit hard and have now relocated to a new depot that they call...Read More

Don’t cancel trips to Christchurch: officials

Posted on March 3, 2011 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips
Tourism officials in Christchurch have urged travellers to not let last week’s earthquake deter visits to the area. In a statement Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism chief executive Tim Hunter reassured travellers that the damage from the quake last week did not affect buildings or operations in the city’s eastern suburbs. Read the full article at Travel...Read More
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