Self driving
Renting a car is the preferred option for getting around for many visitors. New Zealand features a well developed and well maintained road system. Drivers from other countries can use their home licenses for up to a year while visiting the North Island. Just remember, New Zealanders drive on the left side of the road on the North Island (and everywhere else in New Zealand). Rental cars can be booked online at DiscoverCars.com
Train
Trains are a great way to get around in New Zealand while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the country. You can travel by train across the North Island from Auckland to Wellington, then grab a ferry and continue your journey on the South Island. For more information, visit the Great Journeys NZ website.
Buslines
Buses are one of the best ways to travel throughout the North Island. Intercity is the major regional bus service throughout New Zealand, with numerous routes leaving several times daily. For the an extensive list of routes, visit the 12Go website.
Taxis
If you are looking for a way to get around larger cities like Auckland, then taxis are an option; be forewarned however that taxis are relatively expensive on the North Island. Uber is an alternative.
City Transit
Public transit is well developed throughout the North Island. Auckland and Wellington both have city train services, while there are local bus services in most towns throughout the North Island.
