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Cnr Madras and Lichfield St's,
Central Christchurch,
New Zealand.
Ph: +64 3 363 3018.
Fax: +64 3 366 6069.
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New Zealand Car Hire Made Easy!

about® new zealand rental cars has branches conveniently located throughout New Zealand. If you are calling from outside New Zealand please use the "click to talk" feature or call +64 3 363 3018.

For Auckland car hire call:
Russell Bennison +64 9 256 9016.

For Wellington car hire call:
Adrie Kruiniger +64 4 801 7108.

For Picton rental cars call:
Fran Hill +64 3 573 7157.

For Blenheim car hire call:
Fran Hill +64 3 573 7157.

For Nelson car hire call:
Dave Thorn +64 3 545 8392.

For Queenstown rental cars call:
Chrissy Cordell 0800-45-55-65.

For Greymouth car hire call:
Paddy Byrne 0800 45 55 65.

For Christchurch car hire call:
Nicki McGuigan +64 3 3573 638.


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about® new zealand rental cars is pleased to offer you great discounts on some of New Zealand's best attractions. Simply print out this page and present either the keys to our rental vehicle, or your current Rental Vehicle Agreement at any of these places to receive the following great deals throughout New Zealand.

All bookings / reservations or enquiries are to be made direct to the companies listed below and cannot be used in conjunction with any other 'specials, discount or promotional deals' they may offer elsewhere. Please advise the companies at the time of booking that you have an about® new zealand rental car.

ngarua caves - motueka

Ngarua Caves

On Marble Mountain are the Ngarua Caves, one of New Zealands's best Show Caves. Listen to the 'Musical Stalactites', experience the 'Wedding Chapel' and sight ancient moa bones.

Their offer to you: 10% off admission tickets.

Ngarua Caves is on State Highway 60, Motueka. Follow signs from Motueka to Kaiteriteri Beach, turn on to SH60 and drive for 11 km's.
Phone: 03-528 9805.

thrillseekers canyon - hanmer springs

thrillseekers canyon

From a blood pumping bungy jump to an adrenalin surging jetboat ride, Thrillseekers will look after you with a high reputation both with domestic & international tourists alike.

Their offer to you: 15% off retail rates on all pre-scheduled activities.

Find them at 839 Main Road on the way into Hanmer Springs.
Phone: 03-315 7046.

the helicopter line - franz josef

the helicopter line

The Helicopter Line fly from both Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier villages, with an operating base situated on the main road of each. The Helicopter Line has the highest level of Civil Aviation Authority certification for scenic helicopter operations.

Their offer to you: NZ$15 discount per person on brochured helicopter flights.

Find them on SH6, Main South Road, Franz Joseph. Phone: 03-752 0767.

franz josef heli hike - franz josef

the helicopter line

Combine an awesome helicopter flight over the Franz Josef Glacier with a unique guided walk amongst the ice caves, pinnacles, and seracs of this pristine alpine environment.

Their offer to you: Save NZ$15 per person on the Franz Josef Heli Hike.

The Helicopter Line in Franz Josef is located on the Main South Road, Franz Joseph.
Phone: 03-752 0767.

glacier helicopters - franz josef

glacier helicopters

Scenic helicopter flights encompass the glaciers. See the frozen rivers of ice that can travel up to 3 metres per day down the mountain valleys. Guided walks on the glaciers make the experience very personal.

Their offer to you: NZ$15 discount per person on brochured helicopter flights.

Glacier Helicopters are located on Main South Road, SH6, Franz Josef Glacier.
Phone: 03-752 0755.

glacier helicopters - fox glacier

glacier helicopters

Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters offers a range of scenic helicopter flights from 10 minutes to several hours’ duration. We also offer charter options for wilderness hunting and fishing, heli-skiing, heli-hiking, heli-biking, snow, and glacier landings.

Their offer to you: NZ$15 discount per person on brochured helicopter flights.

You can find them on Main South Road,SH6, Fox Glacier.
Phone: 03-751 0803.

the helicopter line - fox glacier

the helicopter line

The rugged West Coast is hemmed between the Tasman Sea and the imposing Southern Alps, making for spectacular contrasts in the surrounding scenery. Experience sights to take your breath away!

Their offer to you: NZ$15 discount per person on brochured helicopter flights.

The Helicopter Line in Fox Glacier is located on the Main South Road, Fox Glacier.
Phone: 03-751 0767.

the helicopter line - mount cook

the helicopter line

Their premier flight over this amazing alpine region with vast snowfields, glaciers and a spectacular view of New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook. Land high above glaciers and experience what it feels like to stand in snow amongst the mountains.

Their offer to you: NZ$15 discount per person on brochured helicopter flights.

Find them on at Glentanner Park, SH80, Mount Cook.
Phone: 03-435 1801.

the helicopter line - twizel

the helicopter line

The Helicopter Line's pilots are professionally trained and have specific experience flying in New Zealand's alpine environments. All of their crew are qualified to ensure your safety both in the air and on the ground.

Their offer to you: NZ$15 discount per person on brochured helicopter flights.

They are based on Wairepo Road, Twizel.
Phone: 03-435 0370.

tilikum restaurant and bar - wanaka

tilikum restaurant and bar

Offering delicious Pacific-Rim cuisine with a unique Kiwi flavour in a relaxed atmosphere. Their excellent selection of New Zealand wines is enhanced by the best of the local vintages.

Their offer to you: Free glass of house wine, beer or juice when dining.

You can find them at Mount Aspiring Hotel, 109 Mt Aspiring Road, Wanaka (also see accommodation discount page). Phone: 03-443 8216.

queenstown combo's - queenstown

Queenstown Combos

Combo's range from sightseeing outdoor experiences to total ’full on’ adventure packages and give you far better value than individually purchased trips.

Their offer to you: NZ$15 discount per person on combo's combining Queenstown's Leading Adventure Activities.

Find them at 'The Station', corner of Shotover and Camp Streets, Queenstown.
Phone: 03-442 7318.

challenge rafting - queenstown

challenge rafting

Experience the rugged beauty and unspoilt grandeur of breathtaking scenery as you conquer wild and untamed rivers.

Their offer to you: NZ$15 discount per person on whitewater rafting on either the Kawarau or Shotover Rivers.

They are located at 'The Station', corner of Shotover and Camp Streets, Queenstown.
Phone: 03-442 7318.

harris mountain heliski - queenstown

Harris Mountain Heliski

The ultimate snow experience for a skier or boarder. Fly into the heart of the Southern Alps - a world above and beyond all others. HMH has exclusive access to extensive terrain in Queenstown, Wanaka and Mt Cook.

Their offer to you: NZ$50 discount on a 3, 4 or 7 run Heli Ski day.

Find them at 'The Station', corner of Shotover and Camp Streets, Queenstown.
Phone: 03-442 6722.

the helicopter line - queenstown

the helicopter line

The scenic flights from these icon locations will take your breath away as you discover that the stunning views of New Zealand's National Parks, glaciers, mountains and lakes are always best from above!

Their offer to you: NZ$15 discount per person on brochured helicopter flights.

They can be found in Lucas Place, Queenstown Airport, Queenstown.
Phone: 03-442 3034.

milford sound scenic flights - milford sound

Milford Sound Scenic Flights

Scenic flights from both Queenstown and Milford Sound, or why not truly experience the magic of Milford Sound with one of their combo's, which includes a coach trip and cruise on Milford Sound with the flight.

Their offer to you: NZ$15 discount per adult on scenic flight, coach and cruise options from Queenstown.

You can find them at Queenstown Airport, Queenstown.
Phone: 03-442 3065.

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