New Zealand largely consists of two main islands, called North Island and South Island, separated by a relatively narrow body of water called the Cook Strait. The two islands run roughly north/south and both have spectacular mountain ranges in the interior. There are several ways to get around:

Air

Three airlines provide regular scheduled air transport around New Zealand. They are:

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand is a full service carrier that has the most extensive network connecting all the main cities and many of the smaller regional cities. For bookings and more information click here

Pacific Blue

Pacific Blue is a budget carrier connecting New Zealand’s three biggest cities (Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch). For bookings and more information click here

Qantas

Qantas is a full service carrier with a network connecting New Zealand’s three biggest cities (Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch) and the two biggest tourism destinations (Rotorua & Queenstown). For bookings and more information click here

Rail

Although New Zealand has a rail network it is primarily used for transporting freight. There are however three world renowned scenic train services. One in the North Island (that runs between Auckland and Wellington) and two in the South Island (one that runs from the top of the South Island to Christchurch and one the runs between Christchurch and the West Coast of the South Island). For more information click here

Road

New Zealand has a good road network around the country. There are several options via road:

Coaches

There are several Bus & Coach companies throughout New Zealand. For more information click here

Self Drive; Rental Cars

All the major rental car companies have franchises in New Zealand. Europcar offer IFALPA 2009 delegates a discounted rate for rental cars. For more information click here

Self Drive; Motor Homes

There are several companies that offer Motor Home services and there are several motor camps throughout the country. For more information click here

Ferry Services

There are two companies that have a vehicular ferry service that cross the Cook Strait between the North Island and South Island. Bluebridge (click link) & Interislander (click link)