Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
scenic flights ex-Greymouth, over the West Coast glaciers and Aoraki/Mt Cook, and stop-
ping in Milford Sound, Queenstown and Christchurch.
tions across Cook Strait, including Paraparaumu, Wellington, Nelson and Blenheim.
land to Great Barrier Island.
between Wellington and Takaka in Golden Bay. Also connects to Karamea for Heaphy
Track trampers.
Great Barrier Airlines
( 0800 900 600, 09-275 9120;
www.greatbarrierairlines.co.nz
)
Plies the skies over Great Barrier Island, Auckland, Whangarei and Whitianga.
day between Wellington and Picton, Blenheim and Nelson.
vercargill and Stewart Island.
land, Great Barrier Island, Hamilton, Rotorua and Tauranga. Has other North Island routes
too.
Bicycle
Touring cyclists proliferate in NZ, particularly over summer. NZ is clean, green and relatively
uncrowded, and has lots of cheap accommodation (including camping) and abundant fresh
water. The roads are mostly in good nick, and the climate is generally not too hot or cold.
Road traffic is the biggest danger: trucks overtaking too close to cyclists are a particular
threat. Bikes and cycling gear (to rent or buy) are readily available in the main centres, as are
bicycle repair shops.
Road rules
By law all cyclists must wear an approved safety helmet (or risk a fine); it's also
vital to have good reflective safety clothing. See
www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/ways/bike
for
more bike safety and legal tips.
Transporting bikes
Cyclists who use public transport will find that major bus lines and
trains only take bicycles on a 'space available' basis and charge up to $10. Some of the
smaller shuttle bus companies, on the other hand, make sure they have storage space for
bikes, which they carry for a surcharge. If importing your own bike or transporting it by