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.
