Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO
2
, the main
cause of human-induced climate change. Modern travel is dependent on aeroplanes,
which might use less fuel per kilometre per person than most cars but travel much
greater distances. The altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including CO
2
) and
particles also contributes to their climate change impact. Many websites offer 'carbon
calculators' that allow people to estimate the carbon emissions generated by their
journey and, for those who wish to do so, to offset the impact of the greenhouse gases
emitted with contributions to portfolios of climate-friendly initiatives throughout the
world. Lonely Planet offsets the carbon footprint of all staff and author travel.
Getting Around
Air
Those who have limited time to get between NZ's attractions can make the most of a wide-
spread network of domestic flights.
AIRLINES IN NEW ZEALAND
The country's major domestic carrier, Air New Zealand, has an network covering most of the
between five major destinations (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queen-
stown). Between them, these two airlines service the main routes and carry the vast majority
of domestic passengers in NZ. Beyond this, several small-scale regional operators provide
essential transport services to outlying islands such as Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki
Gulf, Stewart Island and the Chathams.
Domestic operators include the following:
Islands from Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland.
Milford Sound, Te Anau and Queenstown.
flights to almost 30 domestic destinations.
