Can I drive from Australia to New Zealand?

“I suggest you consult a travel agent to arrange your flights, bookings and rental cars. You cannot drive the Tasman Sea between Australia and [New Zealand].”



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Visiting both countries can help you to appreciate even more what makes each one special. Regular flight connections on a range of airlines make a combined Australia and New Zealand itinerary an easy one to plan.

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Allow a minimum of three weeks. Any less than that, and I encourage you to focus on only one country. Five weeks would give you time to see three different areas of Australia without feeling rushed — Sydney, Uluru/Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef is a popular grouping.

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Travellers arriving in NZ
  • Food of any kind.
  • Plants or parts of plants (alive or dead)
  • Animals (alive or dead) or their products.
  • Equipment used with animals.
  • Equipment such as camping gear, golf clubs, and used bicycles.
  • Biological specimens.


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The Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement (TTTA) is an arrangement between Australia and New Zealand which allows for the free movement of citizens of one of these countries to the other.

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Expenses and Infrastructure In terms of accommodations, Australia is generally more expensive than New Zealand. You'll find the highest costs in the major cities of Sydney and Melbourne, while smaller cities like Perth and Adelaide will be more affordable.

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Our verdict: FLY With nearly 30 hours longer on the road, the driving cost saving of around 20% may not be worthwhile. Unless you plan to stop off and see some sights on the way down south, flying from Brisbane to Melbourne certainly makes sense.

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The best time to visit Australia & New Zealand for great weather is from September to November and again from March to May.

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