1. lokis
   Member

   Hi all,
   I'm planning on being in NZ in around May time and was wandering if anyone could give me advice on what would be the best/cheapest way to get from the north to the south island. I've got around 2 months. I've been looking at bus packages in the uk to buy upfront, but they are quite expensive (I think, £190) Can anyone suggest if this is the best way to go about things, or is it better to wait to get out there and travel independantly. I've also been told that these passes are sometimes put up for sale on notice boards in youth hostels after someone has finishied with them. Any light shed on this matter would be of great help.

   Many thanks in advance

   Posted 2 years ago #

2. gertup
   Member

   If you are looking for a cheap way to get round the best is too hitch. Its safe and as long as you pick a main road and its not a motorway you should be sweet.
   The other option is to hire/buy a car. You can buy cheap car for probably £200 or less then sell/dump it at the end. Trade and Exchange newspaper is good for used cars (sometimes can find good deals from people who are leaving nz). Also car is best transport as planes are expensive and trains don't go to many places. Buses/coaches are ok.
   As for advertisments at hostels, not too sure as i usually camp/sleep in the car.
   My advice -hitch it you'll meet some cool people. Oh yeah one last thing there is a car ferry called the interislander that you take to get from north to south islands and vice versa. Go see the malborough sounds it rocks! Good luck.:)

   Posted 2 years ago #

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