Travel Passes using the extensive range of Coach, Rail and Ferry services around New Zealand represent the best value travel deal going.

Daily departures mean you can plan your travel needs without worrying if the services will connect and since the passes allow unlimited travel for the number of days purchased you can explore at your leisure.

Each pass is valid for 6 months and your travel days can be non consecutive so there’s no need to hurry !!   The network is very extensive so take some time to plan your itinerary and explore. 

3 different Passes are Available

Travel by Coach, Ferry and Rail

Includes:

• Unlimited First Class coach travel on the Newmans/Intercity network for the selected number of days purchased.
• One Cook Strait Ferry crossing on the Interislander.

Includes:

• Unlimited First Class coach travel on the Newmans/Intercity network for the selected number of days purchased.
• One Cook Strait ferry crossing on the Interislander or the Lynx Catamaran.
• Two one way scenic train journeys on TranzRail.

Includes:

• Unlimited First Class coach travel on the Newmans/Intercity network for the selected number of days purchased.
• One Cook Strait ferry crossing on the Interislander or the Lynx Catamaran.
• Two one way scenic train journeys on TranzRail.
• One short distance domestic flight.
  See below for definition of short flight.

Travel by Coach, Ferry, Rail
and Air (long flight)

Short Flight Selection
You can choose from the following sectors operated by Qantas, Origin Pacific or Air New Zealand:

Includes:

• Unlimited First Class coach travel on the Newmans/Intercity network for the selected number of days purchased.
• One Cook Strait ferry crossing on the Interislander or the Lynx Catamaran.
• Two one way scenic train journeys on TranzRail.
• One long distance domestic flight.
  See across for definition of long flight.

Childrens Fares:
Infants: 2 years and under - no charge (carried on adult's lap, one infant per adult).
Children: 11 years and under - 67% of the adult fare.

Airline and Government Levies:
The following levies are included:
a) Airline Insurance Levy
b) Domestic Passanger CAA Levy
c) Government Security Levy

Your domestic flight is valid for a through fare and travel must be completed on the same day.

Prices are valid until 30 September 2003 and include Airline Insurance Levy and Domestic Passenger CAA Levy and Government Security Levy. These additional sectors are limited to 2 per person travelling on a 4-in-One Travelpass.

How to Use Your New Zealand  Travelpass

Seat reservations are essential before you travel, particularly during vacation periods and holiday weekends. A confirmed reservation will guarantee a  seat for you.

Purchase of New Zealand Travelpass does not guarantee  you a seat on a service unless you hold a confirmed booking for the service you  intend to use.

Making a Seat  Reservation
For coach, rail, ferry and air bookings call the Travelpass Call Centre on:

Reservations Tollfree Phone: 0800 33 99 66
(within New Zealand only)

Please quote your New Zealand Travelpass ticket number and PNR number/s when  you call. (This information is provided when you receive your Travelpass  documentation.)

Reservations and Reporting Times
For Coach Travel
It is  essential bookings are made at least 3 hours prior to departure.
Reporting time: 15 minutes prior to departure.

For Rail and Ferry Travel
It is  essential bookings are made at least 24 hours prior to departure.
Reporting time for rail: 15 minutes prior to departure
Reporting time for ferry services: 30 minutes prior to departure.

For Air Travel
It is recommended  bookings are made with as much notice as possible.
Reporting/check in time: 30 minutes prior to departure.

You may also make seat reservations through a local New Zealand travel agent.
A NZD $3.00 booking fee may be charged by a travel agent.

The New Zealand Travelpass timetable is also available  from travel agents in New Zealand. This will assist you plan your New Zealand  experience itinerary. It includes all coach, rail and ferry services available to holders of a New Zealand Travelpass.

 
Tickets
Coach
Once you have made your seat reservation/s a ticket is not required as your New Zealand Travelpass is your identification for travel.  Please ensure you have your Travelpass handy when boarding services. Your reservation will be checked against the driver’s Passenger Manifest.

Tranz Scenic Rail and The  Interislander
Once you have made your seat reservations you will need  to obtain a ferry ticket at the Wellington or Picton ferry terminal or at a Tranz Rail Travel Centre in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.

Air New Zealand
Your air reservations  will be made by Travelpass and we will advise you of your booking reference. Your e-ticket will be issued when you check in for your flight - simply quote your booking reference. Please report at least 30 minutes prior to departure.

Your Air New Zealand ticket is valid for a through fare and travel must be completed on the same day. Once issued, tickets are non-refundable,  non-transferable and non-upgradeable. For your convenience you should collect  your flight ticket at the same time as your New Zealand Travelpass. Open-dated tickets are not permitted.

Travel Cancellations
Cancellation of travel must be advised via the freephone number above at least 3 hours prior to departure. If you do not cancel your reservation your journey will be counted as a day’s use of the Travelpass.

 
Passenger Information
Luggage -Coach and Rail
As a guide, luggage  should not exceed two suitcases per person. Please present your luggage at the  coach, train or ferry before you board so your driver or attendant can stow it. One small piece of hand luggage and/or personal items such as camera, coat,  umbrella, can be taken on board providing they do not inconvenience other  passengers or create a safety hazard. Total weight must not exceed 5kg.

Excess luggage will be carried subject to space availability and may be  charged at NZD $10.00 per item for coach and train services.

Bicycles/Large Objects
Most services  carry bicycles, surfboards, skis etc. limit 1 item per person, subject to space availability. Please observe the following:
The bicycle chain must be  covered with newspaper and the pedals removed.
NZD $10.00 charge per coach/rail sector and reservations essential (some trains cannot carry bicycles).
NZD $12.00 charge on The Interislander

Smoking
Under the provisions of New  Zealand Smoke Free Environments Act 1990, all passenger services operated in New Zealand are designated smoke free.

Validity
Passes must be used for the commencement of travel no later than 4 months from date of issue