Do I have to book the Cook Strait ferry

Almost everyone who visits New Zealand and travels North and South Island has this dilemma: Do I have to book the Cook Strait ferry…

It all depends on when you are travelling and whether you have a very tight schedule or not. In December and January, it is a good idea to book with one of the two companies:  Bluebridge or InterIslander, Especially when you prefer an early morning sail. Down site, when your trip is taking longer than planned, you need to hurry to be in time. Both companies do offer a Flex Ticket, so you can change your crossing to another date or time (depending on availability)

Want to more about Cook Strait: Wikipedia Cook Strait

Cook Strait ferry crossing: a little holiday on its own…

Keeping your possessions safe

New Zealand is generally known as one of the safest countries to travel to. Never the less; you need to act responsible and careful if it comes to your personal possessions. First and best advice: Do you need whatever you take? We mean Jewellery, (designer) accessories, keys? Remember, what you don’t bring, you can’t lose!

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Clothing, bags, suitcases, luggage… What to bring?

We make sure both the Explorer and Seeker have ample storage for the weight limits allowed by the aviation industry. Choosing what luggage you bring is up to you; when you select hard-shell suitcases and need to store them in the campervan it is, how to say this nicely…; Hard Case! We advise using soft

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Drinking tap water

Tap water, is it safe to drink in New Zealand? The answer is YES: Tap water in Hotel’s, B&B’s, camp-sites, etc. can be drunk without problems. Is all tap water safe to drink in New Zealand? We don’t recommend to drink straight from a stream or river as it is often contaminated with the “Giardia”

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