Wednesday, June 15, 2011

The 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand - How Do You Plan to Get Around?


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New Zealand was selected as the host country to hold the 2011 Rugby World Cup during the meeting of the International Rugby Board (IRB) held in Dublin in 2005. This was fantastic news for the tourism industry of New Zealand - at least 60,000 international visitors are expected. New Zealand is already a widely popular travel destination around the world and is well positioned in terms of offering a wide range of transportation options for supporters of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Check out these transportation options available to 2011 Rugby World Cup supporters:

Coach / Bus Tours
There a numerous package deals available designed specifically for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. If you do not want to find your own way to each of the games, and would like to make the most of your time in NZ then this option is for you. What could be easier than having all your hotel accommodation booked in advance and a coach bus ready to take you to all of the matches! Search online today to find a package deal that fits your requirements.

Rental Cars / Vehicles
Hire a car, van, mini bus or motorcycle during your travels around New Zealand. There are plenty of companies located around NZ offering a selection of vehicles at a range of prices. Look for companies that have depots situated across the country; this makes it easier on you to drop off your vehicle based on where you are at that particular time, instead of having to return to where you hired the vehicle originally.

Camper Van and Motor Homes
Sure to be a well-liked form of transport among many, this motor-vehicle combines two essential travel elements: accommodation and transportation. Again, there are plenty of providers across New Zealand each with a range of camper vans and motor homes of varying sizes, styles and prices. A quick search online will present you with copious listings of providers, try including '2011 Rugby World Cup' in your search to find companies whom are offering special deals for this exciting event.

Air Transport
All the major towns in New Zealand have airports with frequent daily flights around the country. There are three main airlines: Air New Zealand, Qantas and Pacific Blue. With online bookings and tickets, it is easy to book in advance and secure cheap airfares.

Trains / Ferry
If you have hired a vehicle for the matches and are planning on going to games held in both the North and South Islands of New Zealand you will need to arrange ferry transport across the Cook Strait. The main ferry providers are The Interislander and Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries. Train travel offers spectacular scenery of NZ that you simply would never see from the roadside. The main NZ provider to check out is Tranz Scenic - the official website for New Zealand train travel.

With 13 venues spread across the North and South Islands of New Zealand new comers to this unforgettably unique and beautiful country will not only be able to indulge their passion for rugby while supporting their home teams, but also enjoy travelling between matches. NZ has amazing landscapes such as the pristine coastlines that run parallel to many of the roadsides in New Zealand, and the rolling mountainous land that encompasses much of the South Island of New Zealand. Be sure to arrange your 2011 Rugby World Cup transport around NZ today!

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