Transportation

NEW ZEALAND'S NATIONAL PASSENGER NETWORK

InterCity Coachlines and Newmans Coach Lines go almost anywhere there's a road-connecting over 1,000 communities (map), cities, towns and tourist destinations throughout the country. Our fleet of coaches are mainly Volvo or M.A.N. with most offering reclining seats, air conditioning and panoramic windows (other vehicle types may be used on some services). On main routes there are several services a day giving you the choice of departure times. However, in the more isolated regions, there may only be one service a day in each direction. Your coach driver is an expert in the region through which he travels and will point out the many interesting features along the way. All services stop regularly for refreshments.

As well as the InterCity Coachlines and the Newmans Coach Lines services, Travelpass holders may use the services of smaller operators who operate into interesting but the more isolated regions.

THE ONLY WAY TO CRUISE COOK STRAIT

The Interislander offers convenient, regular daily services across the Cook Strait, the 19 kilometre stretch of water separating the North and South Islands. Cruising time is approximately 3 hours, during which time passengers can enjoy a wide range of on-board facilities the ships have to offer. Enjoy a movie, a drink at the bar or anything from a snack to a three course meal as you travel between the islands enjoying some of the most stunning coastal scenery New Zealand has to offer. For families there is a nursery and children's play area and at the Information Centre you may book onward travel or exchange foreign currency. Travelpass holders may use one crossing of Cook Strait on their pass.

THE QUICK WAY ACROSS COOK STRAIT

The Lynx, a high speed ferry linking the North and South Island, operates a summer timetable and a winter timetable. For a small surcharge, payable at the Wellington or Picton Interisland Ferry Terminal, Travelpass holders can travel on the 74 metre catamaran featuring the latest ride technology, airline style seating, cafe, bar facilities and on board entertainment. Travelling time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND BY RAIL

Train travel in New Zealand is simply magic. Travelpass allows two journeys on any of the eight Tranz Scenic rail services throughout the country.Each journey passes through spectacular scenery - follow rugged coastline, pass through deep gorges, over towering viaducts, through hidden valleys and magical alpine scenery. Sit back, relax, end enjoy some of the finest scenery in the world as your friendly train staff provide you with an informative commentary - historical and cultural - on the places you travel through.

Inside your carriage you will find spacious comfortable seating beside panoramic windows. The train staff will serve you a complimentary snack at your seat while a selection of snacks, meals and drinks can also be purchased on board in the buffet carriage.