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Links Pages - 1 On these pages you will find links which we think you will find useful when planning your trip to or around New Zealand. If you would like any help in planning or booking your trip please feel to contact our friendly staff at New Excelsior Backpackers Hostel and we can help with your bookings, with no booking fees and vouchers ready for your arrival into Christchurch. |
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Webjet | ||||||||
| Webjet scans the internet for the cheapest domestic and international fares from the major airlines - including national airlines and lowcost carriers. Christchurch international airport is about 10km from the city centre and is served by the following airlines: Air New Zealand, Jet Star and Pacific Blue for domestic flights. For international flights check out Air New Zealand, Air Pacific, Emirates, Jet Star, Pacific Blue, Qantas and Singapore Airlines. | |||||||||
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Interislander | ||||||||
| Interislander ferries make Wellington to Picton and VV journey 4 or 5 times a day in each direction. There are a range of fares available for differing budgets with the cheapest option being the non-refundable Interislander Web Saver fare. Approximate sailing time 3hrs with the second half of the journey travelling through the beautiful Malborough Sounds. | |||||||||
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| Bluebridge | |||||||||
| Bluebridge ferries cruise the same route as Interislander ferries across the Cook Strait with 2-3 sailings each way between Picton and Wellington each day. Bluebridge operate from their convenient terminal opposite Wellington's train and whilst their cheapest fare are non-refundable they are transferable. | |||||||||
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| Stewart Island Experience | |||||||||
| Stewart Island Experience runs a fast catamaran for the 1 hour stomach-testing journey across the Foveaux Strait to Stewart Island. There are 2 sailings in each direction during winter months and 3 a day during the peak season. The Stewart Island Experience website offers online bookings for the cross island trip as well as bookings for cruises and tours on Stewart Island. | |||||||||
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Tranz Scenic | ||||||||
| Tranz Scenic is New Zealand's only long distance train operator. Train travel in New Zealand is pretty non-existent apart from the three, largely tourist oriented, journey's offered by Tranz Scenic - the Tranz Alipne (Christchurch to Greymouth), the Tranz Coastal (Christchurch to Picton) and the Overlander (Wellington to Auckland). Buy a single or a pass covering the Tranz Scenic network. | |||||||||
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Metro | ||||||||
| Metro is the bus company running the bus services in Christchurch with connections to the airport, train station and outlying suburbs. Check bus time tables and plan your journey on the website. If you are going to be in Christchurch a few days you can save lots of money on bus fares with a free pre-load Metro Card. | |||||||||
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Intercity | ||||||||
| Intercity and partner coachline Newmans run the largest network of buses in New Zealand with over 600 destinations and 150 services daily. Fares start from as low as $1 and backpackers holding a valid YHA, BBH or VIP card get discounts. Choose from single fares, return journeys or a pass based on pre-paid hours or hop-on hop-off fixed itinerary. | |||||||||
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Naked Bus | ||||||||
| Naked Bus is a no frills, cheap bus line operating throughout New Zealand. Every bus journey has at least one $1 bus fare. Choose from single or return trips or get one of the Naked Bus's amazing value bus passes such as the unlimited passport which gives unlimited travel for one year for $597! | |||||||||
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Atomic Shuttles | ||||||||
| Atomic Shuttles operates long distance buses in the South Island. Atomic Shuttles offer to beat any competitor's price by 10% (excluding $1 fares) and offers a U-Choose Pass based on hours travelled as well as single/return journeys. | |||||||||
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Kiwi Experience | ||||||||
| Kiwi Experience offers a hop-on hop-off backpacker bus service throughout New Zealand - with lots of stops at interesting points along the way. Kiwi Experience passes start from under $100 and range from 1 day excursions to 33 day epic journeys. | |||||||||
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Magic | ||||||||
| Magic is Kiwi Experience's main competitor and offers similar hop-on hop-off passes throughout the whole of New Zealand. Magic offer main route passes and connection passes to more remote places starting from under $90. There is also the option to add on some volunteering work to your pass. The Magic Bus has a 24 hour seat guarantee. | |||||||||
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Stray | ||||||||
| Stray offers 25 hop-on hop-off passes designed to get further off the beaten track. Stray uses mini coaches and smaller groups so you can get to know your fellow travellers better and it enable them to offer more activities in a day and get to more remote places. Choose a pass from 2 days to 32 days with prices starting from under $100. | |||||||||
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Shoestring Car Rentals | ||||||||
| Shoestring are a Christchurch based car rental company offering unlimited kms, fully comprehensive insurance included in every hire and prices from $26 a day. Free pick up from airport/hostel in the hired car and anytime drop off. | |||||||||
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Ace Car Rentals | ||||||||
| Ace Car Rentals are New Zealand's largest independent car rental company with prices starting from $15 a day. Ace Car Rentals specialise in one-way hire and cars can be picked up/dropped off at 11 branches nationwide. Ace Rental Cars will match any quote found within 24hrs. | |||||||||
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Wicked Campers | ||||||||
| Wicked Campers is a global company with 3 depots in New Zealand - Christchurch, Queenstown & Auckland. Fully fitted out with everything you need to be able to live, sleep and eat Wicked campervans offer a great way for 2/3 people to explore New Zealand. | |||||||||
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Escape | ||||||||
| Escape Campervans offer rates as low as $27 a day (low season) and pick ups/drop off in Christchurch and Auckland. Escape's eye catching fleet of over 175 vehicles feature individually designed artwork and are fully kitted out for your roadtrip around New Zealand. | |||||||||
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Cruzy Campers | ||||||||
| Cruzy Campers offer 2 and 3 berth campervans fully kitted out with living and sleeping equipment. Cruzy Campervan offer campervans from their Christchurch and Auckland bases, rates start from $39 a day and include complimentary hire of mobile phone and transfers to airports 24/7. | |||||||||
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