Although we now live in New Zealand and have our own vehicle, we still use car rental companies. This article details our independent review of Hertz vs Apex, the two biggest car rental companies in New Zealand. As I am sure you are aware, renting a car in New Zealand is quite easy, but the … Continue reading “Review of Hertz & Apex – Which car rental company in New Zealand is right for you?”
Travelling in New Zealand
New Zealand’s scenery is just simply breathtaking! We once met a Belgium guy whilst on our 6-month road trip of New Zealand who described New Zealand perfectly, he said: “It’s the only country in the world that you can be snowboarding down a mountain whilst watching people on the beach surfing”.
Whether he is correct or not doesn’t really matter, if you are living in NZ you are never more than 128 km’s from the sea, That’s a FACT! And just in case you need a little bit of inspiration or a hit list of where to visit once you are in NZ check out our travel itineraries and other guides on where we think you should visit below.
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A Relaxing 16 Day New Zealand Itinerary
A New Zealand itinerary doesn’t have to be all go go go all of the time. This 16-day New Zealand itinerary is a self-drive tour that allows for lots of downtime and lots of relaxation. If you want a visit to New Zealand and focus on its scenic views, enjoy the fresh mountain air then … Continue reading “A Relaxing 16 Day New Zealand Itinerary”
The Best Hikes in New Zealand – A 21 day Self Drive Itinerary.
Are you looking for a vacation that includes all of the best hikes in New Zealand? If you came to New Zealand to be outdoors as much as possible and want to mix some soft adventure with some hiking and unique activities then this is the itinerary for you. This is certainly the itinerary that … Continue reading “The Best Hikes in New Zealand – A 21 day Self Drive Itinerary.”
Skiing in New Zealand- Methven and Mt Hutt a hidden winter delight!
We recently spent a few days in Methven and the only thing on the agenda was to go skiing during this winter in New Zealand. We didn’t make any other plans and was just looking for the nearest town to stay in whilst we went skiing for a few days. Methven was that nearest town … Continue reading “Skiing in New Zealand- Methven and Mt Hutt a hidden winter delight!”
New Travel Rules for New Zealand, New Zealand Tourist Visa
It’s going to take a few extra steps to get into New Zealand soon! You will now require a New Zealand tourist visa to visit NZ. The new tourist visa requirements kick into effect on the 1st October 2019! It is important to remember as the new visa needs affect those from countries that were … Continue reading “New Travel Rules for New Zealand, New Zealand Tourist Visa”
How Long Does It Take To Drive Around New Zealand?
You could literally spend anywhere from a month to a year driving around New Zealand and still not manage to see everything. We spent once spent 6 months travelling around NZ in Isaacs Grandma’s car and we still didn’t see everything! But I guess that’s the true beauty of travelling; there’s ALWAYS something new to … Continue reading “How Long Does It Take To Drive Around New Zealand?”
10 Tips for Planning a Road Trip to New Zealand
The best way to explore New Zealand without a doubt is by organising a road trip to New Zealand! But to have the perfect road trip does take a little bit of planning! We’ve got 10 tips for you to ensure you can have the New Zealand road trip of your dreams! 1. Get Seasoned … Continue reading “10 Tips for Planning a Road Trip to New Zealand”
How to hire a car in New Zealand
You will almost certainly want to organize a hire a car when visiting New Zealand, so you can explore one of the most stunning countries on this globe (we are not biased at all!). Some of the most memorable experiences we’ve had have been on road trips across New Zealand where wild and mysterious places … Continue reading “How to hire a car in New Zealand”
Labour Weekend getaway’s from Auckland for under $150
With October’s Labour Weekend just around the corner, a weekend getaway must be one your radar! The hectic city life can sometimes be too over whelming at times. Here are our top 5 weekend getaway spots to escape city life in New Zealand, make sure you click on each sub heading (it will take you … Continue reading “Labour Weekend getaway’s from Auckland for under $150”
8 Tips to Save Money When Renting a Car in New Zealand
Before you hire a car for your kiwi road trip we have a few tips and tricks we would like to share with you so you can save money renting a car in New Zealand. It will also save you heaps of time when choosing the right hire car for you. These are things we have … Continue reading “8 Tips to Save Money When Renting a Car in New Zealand”