If youre from overseas, new zealand roads are probably different to what youre used to. All of them can be modified to fit your trip dates and. The author displays a good knowledge of some of the roads less traveled and a genuine love for the scenic beauty of new zealand. Discover middle earth on this lord of the rings scenic explorer 14 day nz selfdrive holiday. Read our guide here on driving as a tourist in new zealand. There are 50 colour maps covering all of new zealands best scenic driving routes, each accompanied by a guide to all of the touring highlights covered on the map. Hi all, just a quick question were driving through north and south islands later this year and wanted to buy a map book or something similar. Since we are outdoor fanatics, we knew we wanted to spend the majority of our new zealand trip on the gorgeous and diverse south island. In a country full of scenic roads, the road to mount cook stands out as one of the most spectacular. The road lopes along for almost 500 miles, beginning in queenstown then skirting the southern half of the island before ending in christchurch.
Ultimate new zealand self drive itinerary a new zealand. Resting between the pacific ocean and the tasman sea, this urban paradise has something for everyone. Find the countrys most spectacular waterfalls in landscapes as varied as serene rainforests, aweinspiring alpine mountains, mythical fiords, colourful volcanic moonscapes, and soothing sandy beaches. If you are setting out to tour any part of new zealand by road, this will be an invaluable guide while you are travelling, and. Id picked up a copy of driving scenic new zealand, second edition, quite by chance at a small book store in auckland just prior to beginning our road trip. There is no better way to tour new zealand than on a well organised self drive itinerary and our team of nz specialists can help you find and create the perfect self drive tour or holiday. Although new zealand is a relatively small country it can take many hours to drive between cities and other. Europe france portugal russia southeast asia rivers. While many suggested i drive all the way down south to wellington from auckland, i didnt have the luxury of time, so i decided to focus on areas in north island.
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Come along for a journey through unparalleled pristine beauty oceans to mountains and everything in between. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Synopsis this book includes more than 50 fullcolour birds eye maps, covering all of new zealands best scenic driving routes, with essential and interesting information that travellers actually need when they are on the road. These new zealand travel books cover a range of topics but all contain practical information and travel experiences that will help you on your journey around new zealand. Experience the mustdo activities and excursions on this very. If you are trying to absorb much of new zealand in a weeklong trip, then this selfdriving route will help guide you, involving many locations and all sorts of activities. Upon passing the respective test for each stage of the system, the successful applicant is given a temporary paper licence to begin driving immediately while their permanent licence is printed and sent to them by post. From northland to southland, embark on a collection of road trips throughout new zealand.
Wellington, scenic highlights in new zealand things to. Oct 03, 2017 driving the southern scenic route in new zealand. Keeping left is relatively easy since steering wheel is on the right. New zealand travel books and new zealand guidebooks offer. They loved nature and outdoor adventure, so we suggested a selfdriving itinerary on the south island that allowed them to fully experience new zealands fabulous.
Although new zealand is a relatively small country it can take many hours to drive between cities and other destinations of interest. Scenic flight options across the north and south islands of new zealand. An overview for immigrants and visitors about driving in new zealand. This book includes more than 50 fullcolour birds eye maps, covering all of new zealands best scenic driving routes, with essential and interesting information.
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New zealand self drive tours planned by new zealand tour specialists. This is the stuff of a weekend afternoon spin to see how the other half lives. Driving the scenic roads of new zealands south island a. Wellington, scenic highlights in new zealand things to see. Wellingtons attractive waterfront is best explored on foot, from queens wharf around the harbour through to the golden shores of oriental bay. Selfdriving holidays are one if the most relaxing ways of enjoying new zealands landscape. I made and edited these notes as we have progressed and thought they might be helpful to the nex guy. Just before reaching the gorge, theres a steep and winding stretch of road, where at the upper most corner, lies a magnificent valley. The best drives in new zealand for stunning scenery finding. The self driving tour gave us a good mix of planned activities as recommended by. The countryside is so jawdropping that the tourism board created an official southern scenic route ssr. In select locations we feature scenic special stays, iconic hotels remarkable for their location, character and heritage.
Distances may seem short on paper, but our roads can be narrower than youre used to, cover hilly terrain, and vary from motorways to unsealed gravel roads. During my new zealand visit, one of my main agenda was to rent a car and drive around on the scenic roads of new zealand. Queenstown, scenic flights in new zealand things to see. This book includes more than 50 fullcolour birds eye maps, covering all of new zealands best scenic driving routes, with essential and interesting information that travellers actually need when they are on the road. A driving guide to scenic new zealand birds eye guides. These enticing new zealand itineraries include the most popular destinations as well as more offthebeaten track locations for those wanting to explore the small towns and byways. Our itinerary options will give you a few ideas of the vast range of selfdrive adventures on offer. The 5 best new zealand scenic drives with photos tripadvisor. Its best to enquire about whalewatching conditions once you are there and then book a tour. New zealand south island 10 day roadtrip itinerary for the. The new zealand grand tour is a comprehensive look at both the north and south island of new zealand. The best scenic drives in new zealand auckland city to mission bay. Oct 30, 2018 during my new zealand visit, one of my main agenda was to rent a car and drive around on the scenic roads of new zealand.
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Spend a relaxing 2 or 3 nights in those mustsee locations after all, you are on holiday. Auckland, new zealands selfproclaimed city of sails is the countrys largest metro area. Choose from 7 coach tours to new zealand with scenic. Buy a driving guide to scenic new zealand birds eye guides by david chowdhury at mighty ape nz. A driving guide to scenic new zealand by david chowdhury. Beginning in dunedin, the southern scenic route winds first along new zealand s rugged southern coast, where the views on a clear day will probably have you pulling over ever 100 feet to take photos like these. Compare trips ranging from 6 days to 24 days with departures available from september 2020 through to may 2021. An epic new zealand road trip itinerary, tips, and planning. A bestselling combination of driving guidebook and road atlas, this completely revised and updated edition is an extremely practical guide to touring new zealand by road. Our new zealand road trip began after a flight into queenstown. Unlike most guidebooks, which focus on destinations, this book tells you what to look for while youre getting from one place to another. Scenic drives in new zealand gorgeous views, discover. We offer allinclusive luxury with our tours and cruises to ensure you are.
Beginning in dunedin, the southern scenic route winds first along new zealands rugged southern coast, where the views on a clear day will probably have you pulling over ever 100 feet to take photos like these. Make sure to follow new zealand road rules and drive on the lefthand side, buckle up at all times, and put your handheld away while driving. Many of our roads are scenic and traffic is low when compared to international standards. Over 60 scenic driving tours ne 2nd revised edition by john cobb isbn. If you tour new zealand, you will probably spend many hours in a car on rural 2lane highways with lots of opportunities to stop and meander. The southern alps, including mount cook, are on full view as you skirt the bright blue waters of lake pukaki. Relaxing journeys have designed unrivalled self drive tour packages to ensure your holiday downunder runs as smoothly. Youll find that the wonders of new zealand are all the more special when youre ensconced in comfort and surroundings that reflect the uniqueness of the destination. If you are considering touring new zealand and are unsure who to trust, then why not read some of the client testimonials we have received over the. The new zealand driver licence allows the holder to drive specified vehicles with or without restrictions on public roads. Driving the scenic roads of new zealands south island with family and collecting the most cherished memories of fun family time together. Fly over mountains, stunning fiords, glaciers and turquoiseblue lakes all within an hour of queenstown. Dec 01, 2001 a combination of driving book and road atlas, this is a practical guide to touring new zealand by road. Driving in new zealand waka kotahi nz transport agency.
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