Tag Archives: Travelling

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

Driving in New Zealand

Posted on November 15, 2010 by noel in News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

I’ve had many questions from our Transfercar drivers about what licence they need to drive our vehicles. Here is a great article about New Zealand driving regulations that will answer many of your queries. International Driving Licences and Permits You can legally drive in New Zealand for up to 12 months if you have either a current driver’s licence from your home country or an International Driving Permit (IDP). After 12 months you are required to convert to a New Zealand licence. This applies...Read More

Annoying animals across the globe

Posted on November 8, 2010 by noel in News, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

This is an interesting article from Stuff.co.nz and one I would love to hear more about from Transfercar’s readers and drivers. Post your comments here or on Facebook and tell us what your craziest/scariest or just weirdest animal experience was while travelling! “Aw, isn’t it cute?” That, right there, is the officially accepted response to any animal contact the world over. Animals are cute. They’re there to be photographed, adored, and occasionally fed. But you know what?...Read More

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

Transfercar’s itinerary for the ‘Big Day Out’ New Zealand & Australia! January 2011

Posted on October 22, 2010 by noel in News, Sights & Attractions, Transport

It’s the event of the year for many hard core party goers! People come from all over the world to witness a gathering of extraordinary musicians and some of the hottest and heaviest artists in the world today. Melbourne, Goldcoast and Sydney are all sold out with Sydney planning its second event. Auckland tickets won’t last long as many will be lining up to see the 34 bands banging out their tunes on the multiple stages within the venue. For all our Transfercar drivers, keep an eye out for...Read More