Feb 02
Often AA has some great little articles about travelling NZ that relocation drivers and budget conscious travellers can benefit
from. Here’s one of those articles I think may be well worth reading.
I have given you the main points but read the full article to see why they recommend these strategies.
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Jan 14
Relocation cars, law and ethics: Legally if you see an animal in the middle of the road (lets say a mum and her ducklings), you are supposed to carry on driving straight through or over them without swerving to miss them if you can’t safely stop on the side of the road (no animal rights here). What if it’s a cow?? What does the insurance say??? This could be a great thing to find out…….any ideas??
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Jan 12
I just received a question regarding parking overnight on the side of the road in a campervan. I did my research
and have found the answers I was looking for:
- Locals don’t like people camping on the streets in their towns (And you really don’t want to be making trouble with the locals!).
- Many towns have local by laws prohibiting overnight camping, and you’ll be woken at 4-5am and told to move on.
- If there are no signs indicating you are allowed to park on the side of the road, you should not assume that it is acceptable to stop and park.
- Most towns have motor parks, and camping grounds where you can park, and there are many opportunities for “Freedom Camping” outside of towns and built up areas.
- Alongside rivers and lakes (except within a town boundary) or in designated camping areas within National Parks, you are welcome to camp to your heart’s content.
Just please make sure you have toilet facilities (no dumping in the bushes if you can help it) with you and also take all your rubbish when you leave!!
If you want to find out more, click here…
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Nov 30
If you’re planning on driving a relocation car or campervan in New Zealand for the first time, these tips will assist you in understanding the rules and regulations of safe driving practices and help you have a safe and enjoyable vacation.
Not sure if you are allowed to drive?
Check out our article Driving in New Zealand

What’s the speed limit?
Speed limits are normally clearly posted by the road side.
New Zealand is blessed with gorgeous little winding roads as well as open stretches that go for miles. Every type of road in New Zealand has its good points and its bad.
If you’re driving in rural areas, watch out for gravel verges, especially on corners. Some isolated roads are unsealed and use gravel as the surface. In these cases, drive slowly.
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Oct 27
“What’s ours is yours” is the latest advertising campaign currently running across the ditch in a bid to entice Australian holiday makers.
It is a joint campaign between Tourism New Zealand and Pacific Blue will see Australians offered discounted airfares and travel packages through television and print advertising.
Read the full story: TV3 News
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Oct 27
Even on a limited budget, you can still have a great holiday with your friends or family. You just need to put a little
extra thought into every dollar you plan to spend.
Here’s some tips that can guide you while planning a vacation without breaking the bank.
Go on a local holiday
Why not check out some of the local attractions. Sometimes some of the most beautiful places are right in your back yard. You don’t always need to go and book expensive plane tickets. Instead have a ‘staycation’. Go hiking, have a movie night or a barbeque with family and friends. Another great idea is to have night-time picnics: something that’s great on hot summer nights.
Take a road trip
Another example of an inexpensive family vacation is taking a campervan or car and going on a road trip. Here is where relocation vehicles such as Transfercar’s free rental car listings come in handy. They are free and often come with a tank of gas, insurance and ferry crossing if relevant.
Avoid peak seasons
If you’re set on going overseas you can still make vacationing on a budget possible by avoiding peak seasons. Most airlines usually have very high rates during particular months of the year, so you should refrain from booking flights during those times.
Book Early
You’re more likely to save money by booking flights and accommodation early.
Book Online
Often discounts and the best deals will be offered for booking online.
Subscribe
Subscribe to travel related newsletters or websites so that you know about sales before they happen. Often, you can sign up for promotional emails as well. If you sign up for these, the companies will email you with discounts and deals.
Package deals
Book your flights and hotels together. Package deals will save you money.
Fees
Make sure you keep an eye on extra fees when making bookings. More times than not, cheap deals will be compensated with extra fees.
Buy food at the supermarket
Avoid spending large amounts of money on takeaway food. Buying at the supermarket will not only save you money but will be much better for your health.
Happy and safe travelling!
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