May 23rd, 2013
If you’re looking for places to explore around Christchurch, head over to Arthur’s Pass a couple of hours away for some of the coolest wildlife you’ll find in New Zealand. The New Zealand Kea is the cheekiest bird you’ll ever meet. The Kea is known as the New Zealand mountain parrot, and you’ll only find them in harsh alpine environments around the South Island. It’s estimated that there are somewhere between 1,000 and 5,000 of these birds left in the wild.
May 22nd, 2013
There are a few important things to know about driving in New Zealand that anyone renting a car needs to be aware of. The great thing about exploring the Land of the Long White Cloud is that driving a New Zealand car rental is a relatively stress-free experience, particularly for those used to the more busy roads of North America, Europe or even Australia.
May 21st, 2013
From Thursday 6 June until Saturday 8 June, Wellington central will come alive with all things jazz.Hundreds of musicians, many of whom are of international standard, are descending on the capital’s famous Cuba quarter for three days of contemporary and traditional jazz as well as soul, rhythm and blues, reggae, Latin and gospel. No matter your taste or budget, the Wellington Jazz Festival will have something for you.
May 19th, 2013
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.
May 17th, 2013
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 [...]
May 16th, 2013
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?
May 15th, 2013
Queenstown has so much to offer throughout winter, all you need is a car rental to get you there.
May 13th, 2013
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.
May 13th, 2013
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….
May 12th, 2013
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 [...]
