Editing New Zealand (section)

== Cheap transport ==
The cheapest form of transport is of course [[:hitch:New Zealand|by thumb]].

If the thumb option is too risky or too unreliable for you - New Zealand, like many other countries around the planet is starting to build up a range of different online hitchhiking / rideshare websites. That way you can organise a ride with someone before you leave and share travel costs; or if you are driving but petrol is getting too expensive - offer some rides and save fuel costs yourself that way. It's not only great for the travel cost savings but also for the community aspect. It is much more fun to travel with likeminded people than sit in the back of the bus! :) There's a bunch of rideshare sites to choose from broader international sites like [http://www.hitchhikers.org/ HitchHikers]; or more tailored local sites, including a new fusion site [http://www.cooreea.co.nz/ Cooreea], that caters not only for rideshare but also for other shared transport for example your sporting gear or extra luggage you'd like to have transferred to another town while hiking/tramping. It also offers a trust system where you can leave feedback for people you have dealt with which makes it an attractive alternative to hitching where you never know what the person is going to be like you're catching a ride with. Another, more traditional rideshare site is [http://www.jayride.co.nz/ Jayride] (formerly [http://www.hitch.net.nz/ Hitch.net.nz]) ..there are others listed [http://www.nzs.com/travel/transportation/car-pooling/ here]

[https://www.intercity.co.nz InterCity Coachlines] provide New Zealand's national transport network with over 140 services to more than 600 destinations nationwide. They also offer NZ's most flexible transport pass [https://www.intercity.co.nz/bus-pass/flexipass/ Flexi-Pass] which can be used on the Interislander ferry between the North and south Islands. 

[https://skip.travel Skip Bus] operates cheaper express bus service across major cities in the North Island, like Auckland, Whangarei, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Wellington and more services are expected to be launched.

The cheapest bus fares may be available through [http://www.nakedbus.com Naked Bus]. If you book in advance you can find bus tickets from $1 on many routes through both the north and the south island. HELPFUL HINT: You are more likely to find $1 fares on shorter routes. For example, if you are wanting to travel Christchurch to Picton try two separate bookings: Christchurch - Kaikoura and Kaikoura - Picton rather than Christchurch - Picton.

Loads of companies sell bus passes that can be used to get all over the country, but these aren't always worth the money (they aren't cheap), especially considering how easy it is to hitch here. The bus companies such as Magic, KiwiExperience and Stray, all try to organise your activities and accommodation - they can make you feel like you're on a school trip, and they will ensure that you feel like a tourist.

For cheap internal flights check [http://flightbookings.airnewzealand.co.nz/vgrabview/en_NZ/ AirNZ Grab A Seat]