SELF DRIVE IN NEW ZEALAND

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Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is so on the road – Jack Kerouac


The scenic passes and highways stretch upfront, the roads clear, cruising down the autobahn through the postcard destinations.  Self drive is the new vogue, it is the way you get to travel, discover and live the “local way”, get off the beaten track and see the picturesque sites.


Coach tours are a thing of past for all those feisty travellers and discoverers as it inhibits the spirit of travel, clockwork schedules are unwanted and with the change in outlook more and more people are attracted to the carefree and cost effective way of travel that guarantees scenic beauty and local culture all in one.
New Zealand is the country blessed with all the innate beauty and the best way to explore is by self drive, you get to explore the north and the south islands and all those great highways, drive by lakes and experience the serenity and all that without the hustle of schedules. Comfort and peace are the highlights of these self drives as you move at your pace.


Be it SUV s’ , or budget cars, camper vans or sedans, trip planners have it all for your demands. Choose your vehicle and carry those driving license, preferably carry International Driving Permits for translations. For the self drives follow the traffic rules to the nick and keep on your side of the road. Speed limits on open roads are usually 100 km/h. 

New Zealand has created self-drive themed-expressways like Alpine Pacific triangle, Classic New Zealand Wine trail, in both the North and the South Islands. These themed thruways are multi-day courses starting with one point then onto the next that will lead you through with extraordinary attractions along the way
South Island is the more preferred travel spot due its less populated roads and panoramic views, the warmer climate is just the cherry on the top for the getaways.



The great alpine highway is one famous drive thru with attractions like the Wild West coast and the funky Christchurch. Travel on solitary roads in South Island Glacier and witness the snow clad heaven of Aoroki Mt. Cook, Alpine lakes and ancient glaciers or take the switch to Alpine Pacific Triangle and witness the calm of the oceans, whales and hot springs, grab a flute from the Waipara wineries.



Travel to the North Islands to quench your thirst for adventure at the Mountain Biking trails of Wakharewarewa forest of Roturuo. Visit the Hamilton – Waikato a land of lush pastures that was chosen to play The Shire in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Take a journey along the Twin Coast Discovery Highway to the iconic Bay of Islands, as well as the Kauri Coast, the Far North, and Whangarei or walk along the Ninety Mile Beach



If Gastronomy and odd tipple are high on your list, New Zealand is a palate for scrumptious food and wine. The Hawke’s Bay, Martinborough, Marlborough and Central Otago are signature New Zealand wine regions. Join food and wine festivals like the Visa Wellington on a Plate or the Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival.



New Zealand is jam-packed with things to do. The hardest piece of arranging your vacation will choose which to do first! On the off chance that adventure is your game, there's a significant rundown of exciting exercises to get your blood dashing.
On the other hand in the event that it's an unwinding occasion you're after, hot pools, vineyards and social attractions will keep you entertained.



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