Tag Archives: Travel Tips

Apollo Motorhomes launch new additions to fleet

Posted on June 1, 2011 by noel in News, Rental Companies, Transport, Travel Tips

Queensland is open for business – just ask homegrown success story Apollo Motorhome Holidays, which is expanding with the stellar launch of three styles of caravans and the very first four-berth 4WD vehicle on the market. The world’s largest privately owned recreational vehicle operator, born and bred in the sunshine state, is introducing not just one but two new exciting products to its fleet. Clock here for the full thanks to Travel Blackboard Check out some of Transfercar’s...Read More

The top 10 things to take travelling

Posted on May 30, 2011 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

Jerome Luepkes is a Berlin-based business consultant and travel writer. For most people, travel is about seeing new places, experiencing new things and meeting new people. Apart from the fact that travel can take time and cost money, there is also a small matter of what to take with you when you set out on your next expedition. I believe that travellers can improve their overall experience by simply learning what to do without, and only taking those things which are essential for a safe and healthy...Read More

Transfercar’s most frequently asked questions

Posted on April 18, 2011 by noel in News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Uncategorized

Q: How do I register with Transfercar.co.nz & Transfercar.com.au? A: Click on the registration link on the top right hand corner of the website and fill in the details requested. An activation email will be sent to your account within a couple of minutes. If it doesn’t arrive, it may have been caught up in your spam box so check there, otherwise contact us: [email protected]. If your activation link does not work, you may already be active so try to log in using your username and password you have...Read More

Free (or dirt cheap) vehicle-accessible camping areas in New Zealand

Posted on April 4, 2011 by noel in Accommodation, Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

Often Transfercar receives questions about where you can park your car or campervan overnight for free. It’s fair enough we think, that if you already have a place to sleep in, you shouldn’t have to spend extra cash on accommodation, so we’ve found a website that that has the answers you seek: The Department of Conservation (DOC rocks!!) manages over 250 vehicle-accessible camping areas on conservation land. Although not all of them are free, many are and others are really cheap. But remember, you...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

Survey shows that Australians look for travel bargains over locations

Posted on March 10, 2011 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

It’s not surprising that Australian travellers look for good deals before deciding on the location they want to travel to. When you live in a country as beautiful as OZ, who cares where you go as long as it’s cheap! A study, conducted by Internet travel company Travelzoo found that 56 per cent of Australian travellers book their holidays based purely on the best available travel deals, and not on locations. 71 percent of those surveyed also claimed that they look for package deals rather than...Read More