Backpacker discounts of thirty to fifty percent are available on many forms of transport to holders of YHA or VIP cards . Fare concessions are also available to children on provision of proof of age, as are seniors ' discounts - with the exception of over-60s airfares, which are only available to New Zealand residents.

FLIGHTS

Advance-purchase fares (14-21 days) give 30-65 percent discount on all Air New Zealand, Ansett and Mount Cook flights, booked in NZ.

Standby fares (50 percent off) are available on some Air New Zealand and Ansett flights to holders of YHA and VIP cards.

FERRIES

Advance-purchase fares (7 days) give 15-50 percent discount on selected sailings.

TRAINS

Advance-purhase fares (economy, saver and super saver), offering discounts of 25-50 percent, are available in limited numbers; day-excursion fares are discounted by 30 percent.

No Frills tickets are available in limited numbers, offering significant reductions (around 50 percent) for travelling in older, non-air-conditioned carriages; call 0800/802 802 for details.

A discount of 30 percent is available to YHA and VIP card holders.

Over 60s are entitled to a 30 percent reduction on all services.

Blind and other disabled travellers are entitled to a 50 percent discount if they present authorization (from the DPA ).

BUSES

YHA and VIP cardholders get 30 percent off fares with all three of the major companies (InterCity, Newmans and Mount Cook); and 5 percent off with Kiwi Experience.

Advance-purchase fares offer 30 percent discount for tickets bought 5 days ahead of travel, and there are a limited number of 50 percent discounts available on a first-come, first-served basis.