New Zealand car hire is a great way to explore the country at your own pace. You'll have the flexibility to evolve your itinerary as you go along, and the freedom to explore places that are away from the usual tourist trails. New Zealand's roads are generally of a very high standard. All main routes are sealed and well signposted and beyond the cities, traffic is light.
When you're travelling New Zealand, it's the natural attractions that put the magic in your day. Snowy mountains, volcanoes, delectable beaches, remote hiking trails, fiords, wilderness lakes and much, much more.
Around the edges of the North and South Islands, there are many self-contained worlds for you to discover. Catch a ferry across the water to places where life moves in sync with the tides. Fiordland has lakes that were gouged out by glaciers and the North Island has lakes that are huge volcanic craters. Find time to catch a trout, paddle a canoe or spread a picnic rug. With around 15,000 kilometres of coastline and more than 25 marine reserves, ocean-scented scenery is entwined with New Zealand's outdoorsy way of life. Find amazing places for swimming, surfing, sailing and fishing.
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More than a third of New Zealand's land area is contained within the boundaries of a park or reserve. These protected places are a chance to leave civilisation behind for a few hours or days. There are 14 spectacular national parks and more than 25 marine reserves preserving New Zealand's natural heritage. There's something rare and special about each one of them.
For a comprehensive list of self-drive itineraries, please visit NewZealand.com.
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