New Zealand's generally rugged terrain in the centre of both Islands has led to most road and rail development being around the coasts. With the low population densities away from the main cities, New Zealand has only around 90miles of motorway but almost 60000 miles of sealed rural main roads. There is also some 2100 miles of railway network with passenger trains covering the scenic routes as well as between the major cities. An excellent bus service also travels between the provincial towns and cities.

Passenger, vehicle and rail ferries operate between the North and South Island several times a day and are rarely disrupted by weather.

Most international flights operate in and out of Auckland and Christchurch, with lesser frequency to and from Hamilton, Wellington, Dunedin and Invercargill. All major towns have airports with frequent internal flights by two major airlines - Ansette and Air New Zealand. New Zealand Transport Links

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