Transport & travel guides

Practical guides to travelling New Zealand — written by our drivers.

• airport transfers

  The Complete Guide to Auckland Airport Transfers

  Everything you need to know about getting to and from Auckland Airport by private taxi, including pickup zones, luggage limits, waiting times and fixed-fare quotes.

• travel tips

  Planning a North Island Road Trip Without a Rental Car

  How to string together Auckland, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Taupō and the Bay of Islands using a private driver instead of a hire car — with sample itineraries.

• cruise transfers

  Cruise Ship Day Trips from Auckland: What to See in 8 Hours

  You have a day in port at Auckland. Here are three itineraries a private driver can complete comfortably before your ship sails.

• family travel

  Child Seats in NZ Taxis: What the Law Actually Says

  A plain-English guide to New Zealand child restraint law for taxi and private hire vehicles, including the exemption for occasional trips.

• medical travel

  Non-Emergency Hospital Transport in New Zealand

  When to use a private car, when to use St John, and how to book a comfortable ride to appointments across NZ.

• airport transfers

  Queenstown Airport Transfer Guide

  Fixed-price transfers between Queenstown Airport, Queenstown town, Wanaka and the ski fields.

• travel tips

  Taxi vs Rental Car: Which Is Better for a New Zealand Holiday?

  A cost and convenience comparison of hiring a car vs booking private drivers for a New Zealand trip.

• event transport

  Getting to Eden Park by Taxi: Match-Day Guide

  Pickup and drop-off zones, road closures and how to book a private car for All Blacks and concert nights.