Travel

Travel Note

Road Tripping

This is the way to see Aotearoa! Like the UK, New Zealand drives on the left side of the road. Roads are well maintained and the country is well set-up for tourists doing motorhome journeys. If you're after a scenic adventure, we'd recommend driving from Christchurch across the Southern Alps and Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve (4hr 30min). CAMPERVAN/MOTORHOME RENTALS: Please feel free to do your own research as there are endless options available for a great NZ tiki tour. We've put some options below to get you started. Maui Rentals: www.maui-rentals.com/nz/en - Available to pick up/drop off in Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown RatPack Travel: www.ratpacktravel.com - Available to pick up/drop off in Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown Matt and Dan's Campervans: www.mattanddanscampervans.co.nz - Available to pick up/drop off in Auckland and Christchurch Wilderness Motorhome Rentals: www.wilderness.co.nz/campervan-hire-nz - Available to pick up/drop off in Auckland and Christchurch ROAD TRIPPERS: We're planning a mini-moon road trip around NZ after our wedding! We'll share our itinerary for this once we have a plan. If you're also adventuring via campervan, please feel free to join us along the way.

Flight

Wellington to Westport

Westport-Carters Beach Airport is the closest airport to Charleston (20min drive). OriginAir fly to and from Wellington (North Island). Wellington is an international airport and is accessible from all over the country.

Flight

Christchurch to Hokitika

Air New Zealand offers flights from Christchurch (South Island) to Hokitika (1hr40min drive to Charleston). Christchurch is an international airport and is accessible from all over the country.

Flight

Auckland to Nelson

Air New Zealand offer direct flights from Auckland (North Island) to Nelson (the top of the South Island). Nelson is a 3hr drive down State Highway 6 to Charleston. Auckland is an international airport and is accessible from all over the country.

Train

Christchurch to Greymouth

The TranzAlpine Train runs through some of New Zealand's most beautiful scenery (4hr50min train ride). We did this journey on our first visit together and loved it! Board the train in Christchurch (sit on the right hand side of the carriage for the best views!) and finish the journey in Greymouth. The drive from Greymouth to Charleston is 1hr10min via car.

Travel Note

Ferry (North Island - South Island)

If travelling via car or camper, you can jump on a 3hr30min ferry from Wellington Ferry Terminal, sail across the Cook Strait to Picton and drive to Charleston (3hr30min - but we recommend making a trip out of it). There are two ferry providers. The Interislander: www.interislander.co.nz Bluebridge: www.bluebridge.co.nz

Rental Car

Car Rental Providers

Please feel free to do your own research. To help get the ball rolling, here are some options below. BUDGET - Pick up/Drop off available (but not limited to): Greymouth, Christchurch, Picton www.budget.co.nz GO RENTALS - Pick up/Drop off available (but not limited to): Nelson, Christchurch www.gorentals.co.nz ACE CAR RENTALS - Pick up/Drop off available (but not limited to): Greymouth, Christchurch, Picton www.acerentalcars.co.nz RaD CAR HIRE www.radcarhire.co.nz - Pick up/Drop off available (but not limited to): Greymouth Railway Station or Hokitika Airport. APEX CAR RENTALS - Pick up/Drop off available (but not limited to): Greymouth Railway Station www.apexrentals.co.nz ECONOMY CAR RENTALS - Pick up/Drop off available (but not limited to): Westport Airport www.economycarrentals.com