There are very few large cities and most of the towns consist of a dairy, a gas station and a few houses. You can either take bus tours from place to place or hire a campervan or car. Buying a second hand campervan or station-wagon is probably the cheapest way to go. It would help if you had a knowledge of mechanics, but this way you can have your accommodation and transport all tied into one. Getting Around - If you intend to hire or buy your means of transport, driving around New Zealand can be easy and enjoyable with the correct information and a decent vehicle.
Cars are right hand drive and keep to the left on the road.
Sticking to the main highways is the safest bet, as there are some very long windy gravel roads which look deceptively like short cuts. Gas Stations also carry road maps and information. There is a variety of accommodation according to your taste and situation. 54 Laing Crescent, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch, Auckland, New Zealand. It is also usually available from most windsurfing shops around New Zealand.