NEW ZEALAND TRAVELPASS

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Travelpass Special Features

Check out these Special Features:

• Unlimited coach travel for the number of days purchased.
• Your choice of 5, 8, 15 or 22 days' travel (they don't need to be consecutive days).
• Daily departures - every day of the year.
• Several daily coach departure times from main centres and resorts.
• Your Travelpass ticket is valid for travel over 6 months from your start date.
• A "day" is a 24 hour period from time of embarkation.
• No fixed itinerary - you choose your destination each day.
• Backtracking OK.
• Travel by InterCity Coachlines and Newmans Coach Lines – the most comprehensive network in New Zealand - bar none! Check out the map! Why settle for seeing just some of the highlights when New Zealand Travelpass takes you to them all!
• Access to National Park areas.
• The Newmans vehicles on main route services are 5 star and are restroom and video equipped.
• Economical, flexible pricing guarantees excellent value for money.
• Interisland ferry included - some passes include FREE upgrade to The Lynx fast ferry.
• Options for train and air travel as well.
• Relax and enjoy the services of a professional driver.
• On board commentary.
• Recorded multi-lingual commentary on Newmans services in Japanese, German, Mandarin and Spanish.
• No parking fuss at the end of the day!
• Free telephone travel reservation service - every day of the year!
• Meet local New Zealanders on InterCity and Newmans networks.
• Air and train add-ons compliment the coach network and add variety to your freewheeling itinerary.
• Perfect for 100% free, independent travellers who want to go everywhere.

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 $NZ3.00 booking fee may be charged by a travel agent. The New Zealand Travelpass timetable is 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. Please refer here if you need to cancel your entire 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 5 kilos. Excess luggage will be carried subject to space availability and may be charged at $10 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. $10 charge per coach/rail sector and reservations essential (some trains cannot carry bicycles). $12 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.

Your New Zealand Travelpass Operators

Intercity Coach Lines and Newman Coach Lines

InterCity Coachlines and Newmans Coach Lines go almost anywhere there's a road. Most coaches offering reclining seats, air conditioning and panoramic view windows (other vehicle types may be used on some services). Newmans coaches feature restroom, video and multilingual commentary facilities. All services stop regularly for refreshments and restroom facilities. New Zealand Travelpass holders may also use the coach services of selected smaller operators who travel to more isolated regions.

Tranz Scenic

New Zealand Travelpass (3-in-One and 4-in-One options) allows you two journeys on any of the eight Tranz Scenic train services. This includes The Overlander, The Northerner, The Bay Express, The Kaimai Express and The Geyserland in the North Island and The TanzAlpine, The Tranz Coastal and The Southerner in the South Island.

(Please Note - As there is a full review of all rail services operating within New Zealand currently being undertaken, the information given on the Tranz Scenic train services above should only be used as a guideline and we would suggest that you contact us for further information at time of booking. Wisconsin Rail from the USA, the owners of Tranz Scenic, recently sold off three of these journeys to West Coast Rail Travel from Australia it is unclear as to what will happen with the rest. The three journey that were sold and will contuinue to operate are The Overlander which journey between Auckland and Wellington, The Tranz Coastal which operates between Picton to Christchurch and The Tranz Alpine which runs between from Christchurch and Greymouth.)

The Interislander

The only way to cruise Cook Strait! New Zealand Travelpass allows you one crossing during the validity of your pass. The Interislander Ferry offers convenient, regular daily services across Cook Strait, the 19 kilometre strait between Wellington and Picton. Travel time is approximately 3 hours. Enjoy a movie, a drink at the bar or a 3 course meal from the restaurant.

The Lynx

The fast way across Cook Strait - just two hours and 15 minutes. The Lynx is a high speed, 74 metre catamaran, operating a summer timetable. 3-in-One and 4-in-One New Zealand Travelpass holders may travel by either Lynx or Interislander. 2-in-One New Zealand Travelpass holders will need to pay a small surcharge of $NZ13 to travel by Lynx. This is payable at the Interislander ferry terminal. Featuring airline style seating, bar facilities and on-board entertainment.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand enjoys a proud position as a Pacific-based, world-class airline serving 48 cities in 15 countries, including 26 destinations within New Zealand. On Air New Zealand National services, light meals are offered and bar service on selected services.

4-in-One New Zealand Travelpass holders may travel on Air New Zealand National or Link services on the routes appropriate to a long or short flight price. See here for definitions of short and long flights.

Things You Should Know

Free Hotel pick up - Some services offer free pick up from central accommodation prior to departure. Please check when you make your seat reservations.

Additional travel - If you need to purchase additional InterCity and/or Newmans coach travel, discounted rates are available. These are subject to availability at your time of booking. Additional rail sectors can also be purchased.

Air sectors - Short and long flights are defined as follows: Short Flight - Any domestic flight within North or South Island of New Zealand. Long Flight - Any domestic flight between North and South Island of New Zealand. Exceptions: Auckland to Nelson or Blenheim or vice versa is a short flight. Tauranga or Taupo or Napier to Nelson or vice versa is a short flight.

Embargoed: Rotorua to Queenstown or vice versa. You can fly to or from points close to these locations eg Rotorua to Invercargill, Queenstown to Taupo, etc. Additional air sectors are available, limited to 2 per person. Prices see below.

PRICES

2-in-One Travelpass includes

• Unlimited luxury coach travel on the Travelpass network for the selected number of days purchased
• One Cook Strait ferry crossing on The Interislander

3-in-One Travelpass includes

• Unlimited luxury coach travel on the Travelpass network for the selected number of days purchased
• One Cook Strait ferry crossing on The Interislander or The Lynx
• Two train journeys

4-in-One Travelpass (coach, ferry, rail and short distance flight) includes

• Unlimited luxury coach travel on the Travelpass network for the selected number of days purchased
• One Cook Strait ferry crossing on The Interislander or The Lynx
• Two train journeys
• One short distance domestic flight with Air New Zealand (see above for definition of short flight).

4-in-One Travelpass (coach, ferry, rail and long distance flight) includes

• Unlimited luxury coach travel on the Travelpass network for the selected number of days purchased
• One Cook Strait ferry crossing on The Interislander or The Lynx
• Two train journeys
• One long distance domestic flight with Air New Zealand (see above for definition of long flight).

Additional Air Sectors

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Terms and Conditions

Your Purchase and Use of New Zealand Travel Pass is subject to the following Terms and Conditions:

Prices and Validity
All prices are inclusive of 12.5% government-imposed goods and services tax (GST). Prices are valid until 30 September 2002. Prices are subject to review without notice. New Zealand Travelpass is valid for four months from the date of issue - travel must start within this period. Travel must be completed within 6 months from the start date. Identification may be required to verify the holder of the pass.

Children’s Fares
Special fares are available for infants and children up to 11 years of age inclusive. Infants - 2 years and under: Must be carried on adult's lap - no charge (one infant per child). Children - 11 years and under: 67% of the adult fare.

Travelpass Cancellations and Refunds
Once issued, a New Zealand Travelpass is non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be extended.

Services
New Zealand Travelpass may be used on the services of InterCity Coachlines, Newmans Coach Lines and associated private coach companies, Tranz Scenic Rail, The Interislander and The Lynx Ferries and Air New Zealand - depending on the type of New Zealand Travelpass purchased.

Definitions
A 'day' of travel is a 24 hour period from the time of embarkation on any service.

Terms and Conditions of Travel
New Zealand Travelpass holders are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Travel of the operators of the services travelled on. Please refer to the General Conditions of Carriage of Passenger Services of Tranz Rail Ltd, InterCity Coachlines Ltd, Newmans Coach Lines and Air New Zealand Conditions of Carriage and related conditions. These Terms and Conditions are available from the carriers.

Liability
If for any reason the carriers cannot honour the Terms and Conditions set out, then the liability shall be limited to the purchase price of the New Zealand Travelpass purchased. New Zealand Travelpass Ltd accepts no responsibility for timetable changes that may occur. The carriers reserve the right to amend departure or arrival times and arrange alternative services without notice. The carriers shall not be held responsible for any loss or damages resulting from mechanical breakdowns, strikes, civil disturbances, theft and/or delays or itinerary changes, which may involve additional expense.

Trademark
Travelpass is a registered trademark of CoachNet New Zealand Ltd.