New Zealand Car Rental
The Unforgettable New Zealand
One vibrant capital city!
Two spectacular islands!!
Three compelling reasons to visit - scenery, adventure and gourmet cuisine!!!
Book your DIY New Zealand rental car today and begin experiencing the wonders of the youngest country on earth!
In the North Island is the irresistible Auckland, known for its delectable food and wine, scenic hiking tracks and magical islands. You cannot help by fall in love with the largest city in New Zealand, with its relaxed lifestyle, brilliant weather and stunning harbour views.
As you drive your DIY NZ hire car to the centre of the North Island, spectacular scenery and adventure activities await you. Waitomo, located close to Hamilton, is renowned for its underground cave explorations, bright glow-worms and abseiling into mist filled caves!
New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, is situated at the southern end of the North Island, making it ideal for the self-drive itineraries below. Take the Cable Car ride to the Botanical Gardens for beautiful views of this city and its harbour, and don’t forget to visit the world-renowned Te Papa National Museum.
With your very own DIY New Zealand hire car, explore the pure beauty of this country (without the expenses of a tour guide and their strict time schedules!)
Self Drive Tours
Bay of Islands Escape – 4 days – Auckland to Auckland
South Island Experience – 4 days – Queenstown to Christchurch
North Island Adventure – 5 days – Auckland to Wellington
Southern Scenic Route – 6 days – Wellington to Christchurch
Lower North Island Loop – 7 days – Wellington to Wellington
South Island Treasures – 8 days – Christchurch to Christchurch
Wine lovers should travel to Marlborough in the South Island and be charmed by the quaint villages and rolling vineyards.
Further south is Christchurch, where visitors are constantly reminded of the stunning New Zealand scenery by the snow capped mountains that provide a backdrop to the city. A must for adventure enthusiasts is Mt Cook – here you can go glacier exploring and rafting down wild gorges!
Also don’t forget to visit Queenstown. This stunning city is sensational in all seasons. Winter is a wonderland for skiers and snowboarders, summer is perfect for hikers and both spring and autumn are great if you want high adrenalin fun or relaxation.
New Zealand is amazing! The scenery compares to that of North America and Italy, yet it is much better priced and the locals are so friendly. Book your DIY New Zealand car rental today, and begin exploring the wonders that make New Zealand so popular.
What’s On – New Zealand
Waka Ama Sprint Nationals, Lake Karapiro – January
Parachute Festival, Waikato – January
Challenge Wanaka, Lake Wanaka – January
Lake Wanaka Half, Lake Wanaka – January
Nelson Aromatics Symposium, Nelson – February
The Marlborough Wine Festival, Marlborough – February
Waipara Valley Wine & Food Celebration, Waipara Valley – February
Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow, Lake Wanaka – April
Lake Hayes Triathlon, Queenstown – April
New Zealand International Jazz & Blues Festival, Christchurch – April
Arrowtown Autumn Festival, Arrowtown – April www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz
Southern Lakes Festival of Colour, Lake Wanaka – April www.festivalofcolour.co.nz
Royal Easter Show, Auckland – April www.royaleastershow.co.nz
The National Jazz Festival, Bay of Plenty – April http://www.jazz.org.nz/
Hamilton 400 V8 Supercars, Waikato – April
Vilagrad Winery Great Harvest Festival, Waikato – April
Cambridge Autumn Festival, Waikato – April www.cambridgeautumnfestival.co.nz
Auckland Art Fair, Auckland – May www.aucklandartfair.co.nz/
NZ International Comedy Festival, Auckland – May www.comedyfestival.co.nz
Homegrown Festival, Coromandel – May www.homegrownfestival.co.nz
Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival, Bay of Islands – May www.country-rock.co.nz
Dunkleys Great NZ Craft Show, Taranaki – May www.craftshows.co.nz
Paihia Matariki Festival, Paihia – May
Maori New Year – May
Hanmer Springs Half Marathon and 10km Run, Hanmer Springs – May
Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon, Marlborough – May www.vineyardhalf.com
Mt Isobel Challenge, Mt Isobel – May
Amuri Estate Retreat Olive Harvest, Christchurch – June
Scenic Cellars Aussie Red Wine Tasting, Lake Taupo – June
American Express Queenstown Winterfestival, Queenstown – June/July www.winterfestival.co.nz
Hot Red Hawke's Bay Wine Expo, National – July
Cadbury Chocolate Carnival, Dunedin - Coastal Otago – July
Bluewater Hotel Deco Decanted & Jazz Festival, Hawkes Bay – July
The John Dixon Winter Trailer Yacht Series, Waikato – July/August
The Food Show Auckland, Auckland – July/August
Whitianga Scallop Festival, Coromandel Peninsula – August
Dunkleys Pet Expo, Christchurch – August
Winter Games NZ, Queenstown – August
Gay Ski Week NZ, Queenstown – August/September
CHB The Festival, Hawkes Bay – September
The Gallagher Great Race, Waikato – September
Timaru Festival of Roses, Timaru – November
Pohutukawa Festival, Coromandel – November/December
Caroline Bay Carnival, Caroline Bay – December/January