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New Zealand Self Drive Holidays

4.8/5

Average Customer Score
Based On 1280 Reviews

4.8/5

Average Customer Score
Based On 1280 Reviews

Overview

New Zealand is ideally suited for an independent self drive holiday whether you choose to travel by car, 4×4 or motorhome. With incredible scenery, an excellent network of roads and friendly locals always ready to offer directions and suggestions, it’s easy to see why self drive holidays are the most popular method of touring this spectacular country.

Our collection of itineraries have been carefully designed to take you to well-known scenic and cultural highlights as well as hidden gems, but also allow plenty of time to relax and savour the experience. They are intended to provide the starting point from which our accredited Tourism New Zealand Kiwi Specialists will tailor make a holiday exactly to suit you. There is so much mouth-watering scenery and thrilling experiences to digest in New Zealand that driving yourself is offers the greatest degree of flexibility.

The main advantage of having your own vehicle is the freedom to travel as you please and at your own pace – stopping whenever you want to stretch your legs, tuck into a picnic or take photos. In a land where every bend in the road seems to bring another amazing view to savour, such independence is truly appealing for couples, friends and families alike.

Get to know the people of the land. Hiking in New Zealand means exploring the landscapes, and getting familiar with the Māori concept of tangata whenua –  the idea that the land and the plants, animals and people living on it are connected spiritually and physically.
Plan Your Trip

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    Unleash your inner Hobbit as you explore the incredible landscapes that brought Middle-earth to the big screen

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    Pepper your road trip with iconic experiences from world-class hikes to world-class wineries, wildlife spotting and adventurous activities

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    Experience the warm hospitality of Manaakitanga – the act of welcoming and sharing that is at the very heart of indigenous Māori culture

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    Get under the skin of the New Zealand on an off-the-beaten-track 4WD adventure

Self drive holidays in New Zealand

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New Zealand 4×4 holidays

Venture right off the beaten track on a 4×4 tour of New Zealand, travelling through remote areas that most visitors don’t get to see. Make your way to each through the heart of the New Zealand’s backcountry, to hidden lakes and virgin rainforest, without missing out on many of the country’s major sights and attractions.

With a fresh approach to touring, our trips not only show you those well-known highlights of New Zealand but also deliver a wonderful insight into life away from the normal tourist tracks. You will be provided with a comprehensive tour manual and maps to ensure that finding your way around is easy.

What types of vehicles can I hire in New Zealand?