The Ultimate New Zealand Travel Guide

Ron Laughlin






Some important helpful hints to make your travels worry free:


Remember you drive on the left in New Zealand...(keep the driver side by the centre line of the road).

Most crowded times on the road is during the school holidays (School Holiday Schedule) especially during the Christmas School Holidays when all New Zealand seems to be on holiday especially in the motor camps.

The Department of Conservation provides good campsites throughout New Zealand: DoC campsites

For anyone visiting for an extended period and traveling in a  motor home joining provides very necessary privileges and information - New Zealand Motor Home Association

and if using accommodation - Go to Expedia

Very Important Information! - NZ Seafood Festivals

Official Met Service New Zealand Weather
Visa and Passport Information
New Zealand Customs Service
New Zealand Roads
Department of Conservation
Biosecurity Policies-Border checks


Air New Zealand
Active New Zealand
AJ Hackett Bungy Jump
ArtFind - NZ artists, art, etc.
Big Game Hunting
Bird Watching
Bluebridge Ferry
Cadbury Chocolate
Caving New Zealand
Cycle New Zealand
Dirt Cheap Airline Tickets
Extreme New Zealand
Farm Stay Specialists
Festivals in New Zealand
Fishing Sport Show
Flight Centre Information
Golf Courses
Holiday Parks NZ
Hiking Gear Hire
Horse Treks NZ
Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting NZ
Kea Campers - Recommended*
Kiwi Experience Bus Tours
Magic Bus Tours
Maori website
Mountain Climbing NZ
New Zealand News
New Zealand Rail Services
New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand Soccer
New Zealand Sports News
New Zealand Telephone Yellow Pages
New Zealand Eco Tourism
New Zealand Government
NZ Taxi Federation
NZ Bus & Coach charter
NZ Cultural Events
NZ Events
NZ Museums
NZ Music
NZ Coffee Roasters
NZ Fishing & Hunting
Royal Albatross Colony
Sailing New Zealand
Scuba Diving NZ
Ski & Snowboard NZ
Spa Resorts NZ
Student Flight Discounts
Surf New Zealand
Swim With the Dolphins
Trout Fishing NZ
Whale Watch NZ
Wine Tasting Tours









                                                  Akaroa artist
Young male fur seal at Shag Point
Old Ram
How about a BBQ invitation
            just for fun