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SELF
DRIVE IN NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is
an ideal touring destination for those who want the freedom and flexibility
to drive themselves. Scenery can change dramatically within quite short
distances. By international standards, traffic is relatively light on main
roads outside the major cities.
State Highways are
generally one lane in each direction, sealed, well sign posted, with wide
shoulders and regular passing bays. Multilane motorways or freeways are only
found on approaches and through major cities. Distances (and speed limits)
are shown in kilometres per hour.
Whilst the open road speed limit is 100 Kilometres per hour/ 60 mph, we recommend that you allow an average of 80 kph when planning your
trip to allow for traffic delays, rest and photo stops. Don't forget that
New Zealander’s drive on the left hand side of the road!
Following are some of the leading rental car companies operating in New
Zealand especially geared to the leisure traveller.
Thrifty Car Rental
Budget Car Rental
Maui Car Rental
For other driving holiday
options:
Click here to check out hiring a Motor Home
or Campervan in New Zealand.
Click here for freewheeling self-drive
touring options in New Zealand using our Accommodation Passes.
Click here to see a
New Zealand travel map with distances and driving times*.
Click here for New Zealand
driving directions*.
*USE YOUR BACK KEY TO RETURN TO
New Zealand a la carte
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