The North Island isn’t quite as plentiful with its ski fields as the South, but they’re easily accessible from either New Zealand’ main port of entry, Auckland or driving north from the capital Wellington.
With winter fast approaching, and arriving sooner in the south, it's a great time to plan your South Island ski trip with a Christchurch car hire, or a rental from Queenstown.
There are over 20 ski fields in the South Island, but we've picked our top five so you can make the most of your trip!
Mt Hutt
If you're picking up your car rental from Christchurch, do as the Romans do and head to the local favourite field, Mt Hutt. It's just an hour and a half from the city to the ski field and this option offers [...]
Check out one of these North Island spots with your New Zealand car hire for place-name photos. Your friends go on a road trip, and for every picture of a stunning view, hot meal or smiling people they found along the way, you’ll likely see a snap of them next to a road sign. What is this bizarre phenomenon?
Queenstown has so much to offer throughout winter, all you need is a car rental to get you there.
Hire a car in New Zealand and follow the route from Kiwi movie ‘Goodbye, Pork Pie’. The 1981 film is a Kiwi cult classic, and a great inspiration for anyone out for a unique New Zealand car hire road trip. They say that life inspires art, and sometimes, art inspires us.
If you’re looking for a New Zealand rental car, then you’ll need to be aware of the different car brands we have on offer.
Our search section considers all of these options and finds the best car for your needs based on an array of criteria that you get to choose.
But if you want to know a little more about the company itself, here’s a rundown….
Are you a diehard Tolkien fan who has always wanted to experience the beauty of Middle Earth for yourself? Then New Zealand is the country for you.
After all, all three movies in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, as well as the Hobbit and its two soon-to-be-released sequels were filmed right here in the Land of the Long White Cloud!
Why not visit New Zealand, organise a car rental and explore some of the many destinations that featured in those hit films for yourself? We guarantee it'll be a trip that you'll never forget.
Hobbiton in Matamata
Nestled in [...]
Zealand is a nation of foodies, so it only makes sense to visit the culinary hotspots of the country.
Here’s your guide for where to go to with your Wellington or Auckland car hire to keep your taste buds happy when travelling through the North Island!
Coromandel
Ask any Kiwi from the North island, the Coromandel is the place to go for oysters. It’s not bad as a holiday spot either, but that’s another story. The Coromandel Oyster Company is right in the heart of the Coromandel and offers fresh pacific oysters from the farm gate – as well as [...]
Once you’ve sorted a bargain for your Zealand car hire, the next step is to make sure your driver is as up-to-scratch as your vehicle!
Here are some tips to look out for your designated driver, and keep everyone in the car safe for the journey.
The power of a power nap
For some, the ability to power nap can seem like something of a superpower. But if you have it, or your driver has it – make the most of it!
Most of us get a bit tired in the afternoons (three-o-clock-itis anyone?), so if you’ve been driving all [...]
You can talk about seeing beautiful scenery and visiting local cultures all day, but sometimes, the best thing about a road trip is the food. The South Island of New Zealand is host to some of the most car hire worthy food destinations in the world.
Bluff
Starting in the deep south, the Bluff oyster is currently in season and often considered the best oyster in the world. Demand is so high in fact, that helicopters sometimes fly out meet the fishing boats in order to distribute the oysters more quickly.
At approximately NZ$24 a dozen, these delicacies of [...]
