Wind your way through imposing snow-capped mountains, explore dense and towering pine forests, or just kick back and soak in the culture. Whatever your dream trip involves, New Zealand has the sights and experiences to match. Kia Ora and welcome to Aotearoa.
New Zealanders (or Kiwis, as you’ll hear them refer to themselves) are renowned as some of the world’s most laidback, friendly and welcoming people. With a deep heritage of Māori, European and many other cultural traditions, plus a shared attitude that welcomes newcomers with open arms, it’s hard to find a better place to travel.
New Zealand’s South Island is famous for the stunning natural landscapes and sheer untamed wilderness that probably comes to mind for most travellers – perhaps most made famous by Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. If striking snow-covered mountains, untouched forests and breathtaking coastlines are your thing, you’ll find it all and more with a visit to the South Island.
On the other hand, if metropolitan delights and meaningful cultural experiences are more what you’re after, the North Island delivers all that and more. Visit Auckland for the experiences of a big city with the friendly, laid-back atmosphere of a small town; or pop into Wellington, the nation’s capital, for some of the country’s best arts, music and dining experiences.
Whatever you seek in a holiday, you’ll find all of it within a short drive in New Zealand.
Hire a car in New Zealand and explore this stunning land
With more than 40 convenient locations across New Zealand, car hire with Hertz makes travelling the country a breeze for tourists and locals alike. As a small country with a comprehensive and well-maintained highway system, driving between destinations as you travel couldn’t be simpler. In fact, a trip from the very tip of the North Island to the very bottom of the South Island can be completed within a week – a trip made possible due to the ferry service that runs between the North and the South islands. Of course, with so much to see along the way you’ll want to take your time with it!
A common route for travellers is from Auckland to Wellington, an eight-hour drive that can be comfortably broken up across as many days as you need with innumerable sights and experiences along the way. Similarly, many choose to experience both islands with a drive from Wellington in the North Island to Christchurch in the South Island – also an approximately eight-hour trip including the inter-island ferry service.
Almost anywhere you plan to travel in New Zealand, Hertz Car Hire will take you from one unique encounter to the next in comfort and convenience.
Make the most of your New Zealand adventure
With so much to see and do in New Zealand, planning your trip is half the fun. If action and adventure is your thing, it’s well worth noting that New Zealand is the birthplace of bungee jumping and also boasts some of the world’s most exciting white-water rafting experiences. However, you most definitely don’t need to be an adrenaline junkie to make the most of the spectacular NZ outdoors.
As well as boasting endless hiking opportunities and a world-class ski season at mountains throughout the country, New Zealand is known for its superb selection of food and wines. What better way to reward yourself for a hard day’s travelling than digging into a platter of freshly caught seafood, matched with award-winning wines from local cellars?
