FAQ, Hot Tips, Useful Links - up for the challenge?
Replies: 293 - Last Post: Dec 19, 2012 12:46 AM Last Post By: chrisj
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Anyone visiting Queensland really should cast a glance over the following website:www.queensland-holidays.com.au
I use it quite a bit and i am a local and i am still learning new things about different places to go.
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More NZ Linkz:Tourism / travel / transport sites:
Auckland International Airport Ltd - Airport info, facilities, flight information etc
Airbus - Auckland airport to City bus service
InterCity Coachlines - Bus services to NZ towns/cities
Metservice - NZ weather information, climate info, historical data etc
Pure NZ - Official NZ tourism site. Has useful info like driving times etc
Tranzscenic - NZ rail timetables, tickets, route info etc
The Interisland Line - Wellington/Picton Ferry timetables, bookings, costs etc
Government department sites:
ACC - Accident Compensation Corporation - details of NZ Govts Accident compensation scheme
Department of Internal Affairs - Processes NZ Citizenship applications, issues NZ passports, registers births & deaths etc
Inland Revenue (IRD) - Main site
Inland Revenue (IRD) - Obtaining an IRD No.
Land Transport Safety Authority - Info on NZ driving licences / tests, vehichle licensing & WOFs, road safety etc
NZIS - New Zealand Immigration Service - Processes applications for work, study, residence permits etc
Protect NZ - MAF's biosecurity website, explains what you can/can't bring into NZ
Fun / Other Stuff:
A J Hackett Bungee
Black Water Rafting (Waitomo)
Department of Conservation (DOC) - info on NZ parks, tracks, walks etc.
Fullers Bay of Islands - Dolphin cruises, Ninety Mile Beach/Cape Reinga tours etc
University of Otago English - Maori Translator
Vertigo - Climb Auckland Skytower
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Good site for researching accomodation chains in Australia: Travel Resources @ lexscripta.comSome that they missed: GoldenChain Motels (nice motels in general)
Cheaper Motels in Australia/NZ: BudgetMotel Chain (cheaper motels, variable)
Motels in NZ: MotelAssociationNZ
If you fancy doing some "extreme" sports there's always: Zorbing (personally I've had more adrenaline rush when asleep..)
Finally if you have any technical travel questions why not have a look at my FAQ:
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If you're interested in the Hunter Valley check this out.If you're looking for something to do at the last minute
Helpful if looking for accommodation. This actually is worldwide
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The fabulous Budget Backpacker Hotels listing for NZ complete with rankings (also I think it's linked from the Bug Australia site).Jason's website although the printed maps are easier to navigate with.
For auto club members from other countries, NZ Auto Association got me great discount bookings on car rentals and lodging.
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Share and RentalsSydney Beaches and Sydney City Share and Rental accommodation
www.bondiaccommodation.com
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If you are wanting to buy a car then check out the following on-line publicationsThe Age/Sydney Morning Herald Newspaper Classified On-line Drive.com.au
Trading Post - All of Australia - Classified advertisments
