20 13 new Zealand immigrants: traffic conditions in new Zealand

20 13 new Zealand immigrants: traffic conditions in new Zealand

New Zealand has developed transportation and smooth communication. Import and export goods mainly rely on sea transportation, but air transportation is becoming more and more important in foreign trade.

International transportation

Railway: the total length is 3913km; Passenger traffic 1 1.3 million passengers, freight volume 22167,000 tons (5438+0,65438+February 2006).

Highway: the total length is 921888km (5438+0 in June 2006).

Shipping: 6 international routes, main ports 13. Auckland, Wellington, Otago, lyttleton, Dunedin and Tauranga are important container ports. In 2002, the port cargo throughput was 24.574 million tons. In 2003, the export volume of New Zealand ports increased by 2.6% and the import volume increased by 4.6%.

Air transport: 3295 civil aircraft, 8620 pilots, airport 156 (2006,5438+0). International airports include Auckland Airport, Christchurch Airport and Wellington International Airport. New Zealand civil aviation flights fly to many countries and regions in the South Pacific, Asia, North America and Europe. 27 foreign airlines fly to New Zealand. In the second half of 2003, domestic airlines carried more than 2.29 million passengers, up 15.4% year-on-year, while international airlines carried more than 3 million passengers, up 9.9% year-on-year.

On June 5438+065438+ 10, 2006, Air New Zealand started direct flights from Auckland to China, Beijing and Shanghai, twice a week. However, if you need to transfer, North China usually transfers from Seoul or Tokyo, and takes South Korea, Asiana or JAL. The south can transfer from Hong Kong, Shanghai or Singapore and take Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand or Singapore Airlines.

Flight time: Shanghai: about 1 1.45 hours;

Beijing: 14 hour or so.

Domestic traffic

Taxi: The starting price is S $2, and S $0/.7 per kilometer. If you call a taxi by phone, you need to add 1 s.

Rent a car: The traffic in New Zealand is very smooth, and there will be no traffic jams. You can rent a car and drive by yourself when traveling here. Avis, Budget, Hertz International Car Rental Company, Maui and other local car rental companies have all kinds of cars for rent. If you book in advance, you can ask several companies to compare the prices, especially some companies have one-way car rental service between the two places, which is more convenient. As long as you have a valid driver's license in your own country (if it is in Chinese, you need to bring an English translator) or an international driver's license, you can legally drive in New Zealand as long as 12 months, but many car rental companies will require car renters to buy accident insurance, which is also a guarantee for companies and individuals.

Water transportation: In New Zealand, there are opportunities for water travel almost everywhere. Ferry, water taxi or other boats can be used as simple means of transportation, and can also provide you with a pleasant sea trip.

The most famous ferry route in New Zealand is from Wellington in the North Island to picton in the South Island. Ferry can not only transport you and your car to your destination, but also watch the extraordinary beauty of marlborough sound along the way. Wild animals such as whales, dolphins and seals are often seen. In Hamilton, Wanganui or Queenstown, you must take a paddle boat. In Island Bay, sailing to the "Cave" in Cape Brett is a star tourism project. Water taxi is a convenient service to reach the starting point of hiking exploration or places that ferry can't reach. At the same time, most water taxi operators provide customized sightseeing tours of local attractions.