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0800 800 995;
www.jetstar.com
)
, although its domestic offering is limited to Auckland, Queen-
stown and Wellington.
South Island, servicing major destinations such as Picton (5½ hours), Nelson (eight hours),
Queenstown (eight hours), Dunedin (six hours) and Te Anau (10½ hours). Buses depart
from 118 Bealey Ave, but that may change during the life of this topic - check the website.
and Nelson, south to Dunedin and southwest to Queenstown, departing from outside the
Canterbury Museum on Rolleston Ave. There are also myriad shuttle buses that run in vari-
ous directions, generally at cheaper rates. Ask at the i-SITE where you can make bookings
for most services.
For a bit of old-world charm, travel via train with
KiwiRail Scenic
( 0800 872 467;
www.kiwirailscenic.co.nz
)
. The
Coastal Pacific
runs daily each way between Christchurch and
Picton via Kaikoura and Blenheim, while the
TranzAlpine
has a daily route between Christ-
church and Greymouth via Arthur's Pass.
Most major car- and campervan-rental companies have offices in Christchurch, as do nu-
merous smaller local companies. Operators with national networks often want cars to be re-
turned from Christchurch to Auckland because most renters travel in the opposite direction,
so special rates may apply on this northbound route.
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Akaroa
03 / POP 650
Akaroa ('Long Harbour' in Maori) was the site of the country's first French settlement.
Today it is a charming, small town imbued with the feel of a low-key resort.
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Sleeping & Eating
HOLIDAY PARK$
Akaroa Top 10 Holiday Park
( 0800 727 525, 03-304 7471;
www.akaroa-holidaypark.co.nz;
96 Morgans Rd; campsites from $35,
units $70-118; )
On a terraced hillside above town and connected by a pathway to Wood-
hills Rd, this pleasant park has good harbour views and versatile options for every budget.
HOSTEL$
Chez la Mer
