Useful Apps, Websites and Guides
It seems to natural in your home country to know where to go for information on events, restaurants, weather and what the price of fuel is down the road. Coming to New Zealand means finding out about, and navigating a whole lot of new sites, apps and books. Below is a...
Driving a Car through the South Island of New Zealand
New Zealand is divided in to 28 regions, and each region offers something unique. Below we briefly summarise the regions in the South Island and what you might see on your travels. Nelson Nelson is high in sunshine hours and next to a beautiful coast line which you...
Driving a Car through the North Island Regions of New Zealand
New Zealand is divided in to 28 regions, and each region offers something unique. Below we briefly summarise the regions of the North Island. Northland Head out of Auckland heading North and you soon enter the warmest and most northern part, Northland. Beautiful...
Seasonal Work in Winter in New Zealand
After the busy summer and autumn season, where so much delicious fruit is picked, the winter months are a much quieter time for orchards and vineyards around New Zealand. However there are still opportunities for work. Be prepared for some cold starts to the day....
Dolphins, Seals & Whales in New Zealand
If you have bought a car there are two large islands to go exploring around and you can take a ferry or flight to the beautiful and isolated Stewart Island in the deep south. New Zealand is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea, as well as being full of lakes...
The New Zealand Ski Season
If you are buying a car in New Zealand and plan to hit some of the ski slopes around the country, check out our quick guide on the ski fields around New Zealand. Skiing in New Zealand can be quite a different experience if you are used to the powder and depth of the...
Hiking in New Zealand
One of our favourite reasons to buy a car in New Zealand is to get easy access to so many of the fantastic hikes around the country. New Zealand has hundreds of fantastic hiking (or tramping as we call it here) trails and there are a few particularly special ones...
Unwritten Rules of The Road
There are certain rules that they don’t teach in driving schools (if you ever attended on). So if you are a new driver, or even an experienced driver but new to driving a car in New Zealand , scroll your eyes below as these rules are valid in New Zealand and other...
Accessories & Extras for Your Car
Been through the buying a car process? Car insurance policy purchased? Now it is time to hit the road and enjoy the sights and experiences of New Zealand. Here is our guide to handy ‘extras’ you might like to consider purchasing to enhance your experience of...
Packing List for a New Zealand Road Trip – Part Two
Our guide is continued, if you missed Part One, have a read here. Of course you can drive your car to a number of great local New Zealand shops if you forget any of these, but nice to have those products from home you know and love. Toiletries Toothbrush and...