Travel
Auckland airport on the North Island is New Zealand’s largest international airport (and Australasia’s second busiest international airport, after Sydney) serving more than 13 million passengers a year. Christchurch international airport also provides international connections to and from the South island. There are several other smaller airports across the country which provide internal connections across each island, between islands and to and from Australia and Fiji. There are several airlines operating domestic flights therefore it is possible to purchase connections for relatively low prices.
Ferry connections are widely used as a means of travelling between islands. Ferries are operated regularly year round between Wellington and Picton by a few different operators and are relatively inexpensive.
The rail system in New Zealand is fairly limited for commuters. Passenger services are available in Auckland and Wellington and a small number of scenic routes aimed at tourists.
There are several coach operators that offer coach services across both islands throughout the country.
Public transport is easily accessible and fairly cheap to use in New Zealand. Regular bus services are available in all the main towns across the country and trolleybuses are also available in Wellington.
Metered taxis are readily available in all major towns and are relatively inexpensive.
The main roads in New Zealand are generally of a high standard. You can legally drive in New Zealand for up to 12 months with a valid driver's licence or an International Driving Permit (IDP). After which you are required to convert to a New Zealand licence.
