car hire new zealand
It’s not all sheep and hobbits in New Zealand. Hire a car and explore a land where lizards live to 100. And good news is they drive on the left just like us. An affinity with wetsuits will also help. Book car hire in New Zealand today and explore this amazing country at your own pace.
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car hire in auckland
Get your nose ready for a traditional Maori welcome. Public transport here is not the best, so hire a car to really explore the city.
For an Antarctic adventure head to Kelly Tarton’s Antarctic Encounter. It’s underwater. Terrific.
Alternatively, head out of town to Rotorua. It smells of poo but it’s geysers are pretty impressive.
top driving tip
When turning left at intersections give way to traffic crossing or approaching from your right.
car hire in wellington
It’s windy in Wellington. It’s also New Zealand’s capital so you’ll find a host of things to keep you occupied. Hire a car and see it at your own pace.
Take a drive south to the Waitomo caves. Jump in a wetsuit and a rubber ring for a thrill-seeking ride in the dark.
Not really your cup of tea? Take the hire car to Te Papa – it’s the museum of all museums. You can even get married there if you like.
top driving tip
Parking is free on weekends in the city centre.
car hire in queenstown
Queenstown. Extreme sports capital of the world. It’s also the perfect base to hire a car and head off exploring.
Be prepared to throw yourself out of a plane, off a bridge or down a hill in a giant ball. None of which are advisable to do in your hire car.
To get rid of your headache take the hire car south to Milford Sound, it’s really quiet. Pack your camera, the scenery is jaw-dropping.
top driving tip
Be on the lookout for Kea birds, they can make a tasty meal out of your car tyres.
car hire in christchurch
Christchurch. The perfect base to hire a car and head off exploring the South Island.
Head across country, jump in a helicopter for a ride to the top of a glacier. For the more adventurous of you, grab a pair of talons and hike it instead.
Everyone loves dolphins. Head north to Kaikoura, grab your speedos and jump in.
top driving tip
Only parallel park in the direction of traffic flow on your side of the road. Otherwise you’re car may not be there when you return.
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