Getting places on a tight budget

I had my rotorua accommodation sorted out so now I just had to figure out how I was going to get there. Hitchhiking was a thought although it is not the most reliable way to get around, I also had a look at the bus schedules but for some reason the tickets were pretty pricey. Through the wonders of social networking I managed to find out that a friend of a friend was driving down there the same day I was going so I arranged to chip in some money for petrol and get a lift with them. It seems like a lot of effort but I’m sure the concert will be well worth it.