If anybody is arriving at Auckland and would prefer not to hire a car, Roadcat transport ( +64 7 823-2559 roadcat(a)xtra.co.nz) provide a good shuttle service. It is a shared minivan service, a little slower than driving yourself, but they'll meet your flight and drop you to the door in Hamilton. If you are staying on campus you do not need a car to attend the venue. If going into town in the evening you can probably get a ride with a NZ attendee or a taxi fare will be fairly cheap as it is quite close. Richard. Mark Foster wrote:
Joe,
I am a pilot, so I attach country codes :)
Thanks for the advice.
One last question I have no problems driving in NZ with a US Licence?
As long as you remember to put your car onto the LEFT side of the road, not the right.
Many rental cars have a little arrow on the dashboard to remind you. Be wary of it.
I for one have never tried driving in the USA, but the concept worries me enough that I think i'd think twice before trying to get somewhere in a hurry whilst driving on a side of the road that i'm not familiar with.
(The number of accidents caused by tourists who reflexively dodge the wrong way is not insignificant).
That said - and the comments regarding the lost day as you cross the date line are the other point I was going to make - look forward to seeing you. Its certainly 'an experience' here in ZL. :-)
Cheers Mark.
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