Back from South island New Zealand

[keigo22]

Im about to embark on a solo trip this coming mid nov! Would be planning to travel around in a campervan (Jucy Cabana).

For those who have drove there, is google map + 4g data enough for car navigation?

Sent from Samsung SM-G950F using GAGT

It’s not able saving data.. it’s about, not every part of the nz will have data signal. So yes an offline map is still require.

 

[BlackCube]

It*********s not able saving data.. it*********s about, not every part of the nz will have data signal. So yes an offline map is still require.

Oh yeah. Forgot to mention this.

 

[ineser]

Anyone bought Traveller insurance with rental car excess thing?

 

[bumdssa]

Im about to embark on a solo trip this coming mid nov! Would be planning to travel around in a campervan (Jucy Cabana).

For those who have drove there, is google map + 4g data enough for car navigation?

Sent from Samsung SM-G950F using GAGT

looking forward for you to share your trip!! have always wanted to travel nzl solo in a campervan also.

 

[Spideroo]

Anyone bought Traveller insurance with rental car excess thing?

Yup. Sompo Elite!

 

[ineser]

Yup. Sompo Elite!

Thanks man. Sigh I missed sompo 45% off

 

[jc777]

Anybody on M1? How does the data passport compare with Starhub happy roam?

get starhub happy roam

using spacephone HardwareZone Forums app

 

[WindWaterWinter]

looking forward for you to share your trip!! have always wanted to travel nzl solo in a campervan also.

Hopefully would have the time and data connection to share during my trip itself!

Sent from Samsung SM-G950F using GAGT

 

[WindWaterWinter]

It’s not able saving data.. it’s about, not every part of the nz will have data signal. So yes an offline map is still require.

Thanks! Actually when i said 4g, it refers to the 4g connection, not whether 4gb amount of data is useful. In any case, would download offline map first! Or maybe get a physical map

Sent from Samsung SM-G950F using GAGT

 

[dlcasey]

Is there any easy hike track in milford sound? Will be going there in Nov with 2 children. Thank you!

 

[sendtolee]

Is there any easy hike track in milford sound? Will be going there in Nov with 2 children. Thank you!

Night time 30 minutes firefly watch walk.

 

[Spideroo]

Thanks man. Sigh I missed sompo 45% off

You welcome!

Why don't you try at the travel fairs? Maybe they will have promo.

 

[ineser]

You welcome!

Why don't you try at the travel fairs? Maybe they will have promo.

Well bought my tickets early this year and didn't bother buying insurance. Now thinking about it

 

[winguy]

Hi

1. never rented car. What is this car excess thing? When you rent the car there should be option to buy all-in insurance from the rental company right?

2. Any recommendations for wanaka accomodation with free parking? Where is wanaka city centre near (any landmark which i can find on google maps?)? Thanks

 

[BlurKillerEX]

Hi

1. never rented car. What is this car excess thing? When you rent the car there should be option to buy all-in insurance from the rental company right?

2. Any recommendations for wanaka accomodation with free parking? Where is wanaka city centre near (any landmark which i can find on google maps?)? Thanks

Wanaka is a small town, there really isn't a city or town centre, you can search for New World supermarket there, everything you need is probably around that area. I stayed at Wanaka Bakpaka, pretty cozy place with a nice view of Lake Wanaka and also free parking.

 

[TVaddict]

Wanaka is a small town, there really isn't a city or town centre, you can search for New World supermarket there, everything you need is probably around that area. I stayed at Wanaka Bakpaka, pretty cozy place with a nice view of Lake Wanaka and also free parking.

My wife and I bought Subway and eat while enjoying the lake scenery.

 

[BlurKillerEX]

Yup, really beautiful scenery there. Snapped this when I was in my hostel

 

[winguy]

Thanks. Too bad wanaka bakpaka doest have availabiliy.

For christchurch, is Amross Court Motor Lodge at Bealey Ave a good location to stay at? How do you get around, are there buses, if so how do you pay for it?

 

[BlackCube]

It's better to book directly from car rental website than car searcher site right.

Like booking direct at go rental better than airportrentals. Book directly is more expensive though even it's the same car.

Mainly is due to the discount offered in the airportrentals site for the insurance (50% off). But it will be a 3rd party insurance so anything happens will be more troublesome right and have to put bond deposit on cc when take car.

If book directly, though more expensive but no bond deposit and anything happens is also easier. Drop off car easier.

Am I right? Or just book the cheaper one cause its all the same. I talking about price difference of about 150 nzd.

 

[ineser]

It's better to book directly from car rental website than car searcher site right.

Like booking direct at go rental better than airportrentals. Book directly is more expensive though even it's the same car.

Mainly is due to the discount offered in the airportrentals site for the insurance (50% off). But it will be a 3rd party insurance so anything happens will be more troublesome right and have to put bond deposit on cc when take car.

If book directly, though more expensive but no bond deposit and anything happens is also easier. Drop off car easier.

Am I right? Or just book the cheaper one cause its all the same. I talking about price difference of about 150 nzd.

Bought mine thru car rental website cheaper than third party for me. For example, thrifty is cheaper than Expedia. Both includes reduced excess coverage but not insurance. Now I buying my travel insurance to include car excess insurance