Train New Zealand is not the most connected country when it comes to railways. However, it has three unforgettable scenic journeys connecting you from Auckland to Christchurch and Greymouth in the South Island. These routes are operated by Kiwi Rail, where you can book stopovers along the way if you want to hop off the […]

Ferry (Cook Strait Crossing) The country of New Zealand is split into two main islands, the North Island and the South Island. Apart from air travel, the most popular way of getting between the islands is via the Cook Strait ferry – the Cook Strait is the body of water between the North and the […]

Bus travel and coach transport is ideal if you prefer to make your way around New Zealand without the hassle of self-driving. This is a cost-effective alternative to air travel with daily scheduled passenger services available throughout the country. There’s also a multitude of coach companies serving the main towns and cities with Local services. […]

Daily domestic flights between 25 destinations in New Zealand make air travel a convenient and fast way to get from one side of the country to the other. For example, it takes 1h55min to fly from Auckland airport to Queenstown airport. The main domestic airline in New Zealand is Air New Zealand , however there […]

All New Zealand cities and most towns have buses, the larger cities including Auckland and Wellington also have commuter trains. Getting a city bus in New Zealand is easy. Just remember these three things: Stand at a designated bus stop, easily identifiable from “Bus Stop” signs Wave at the bus driver as you see the […]

Buying a car Buying a used car in New Zealand can be a cost-effective transport option if you’re planning on visiting for a few months or more. When buying a car with the purpose of selling it at the end of your visit, don’t pay more than you are willing to lose – you may not […]

New Zealand has a police force that is reliable, trustworthy and approachable. The New Zealand Police solve a comparatively high number of crimes. Police in New Zealand must follow strict rules. They do not harass you in day-to-day life and do not generally carry personal firearms.   Responsibilities The New Zealand Police work to prevent crime […]

When you can no longer manage in your own home, you can move into a rest home or hospital. Your doctor, other health professionals, or family often help you decide where to move to and when. Who can move into residential care: There are 2 main groups of people who move into residential care: people […]

Getting seen by a doctor is usually easy (unless you live somewhere very remote), and healthcare is quite affordable. New Zealand residents and some work visa holders benefit from a public health system that is free or low cost, thanks to heavy government subsidies. New Zealand residents can choose to take out medical insurance for […]