Estate Car Hire in New Zealand

New Zealand - An Unforgettable Adventure

New Zealand is a stunning country, with vast areas of natural beauty, dramatic mountain ranges, lakes, rivers and gorgeous beaches, all of which can be reached with ease when you drive one of our New Zealand estate car rentals. Formed of two main islands, the North Island and South Island, and many other smaller ones, New Zealand is located in the South Pacific Ocean some 1000 miles southeast of Australia. Despite its sparse population of just 4.5 million; New Zealand is a large country with significant distances to travel if you want to see all the highlights. Fortunately the road network is well developed, making New Zealand a popular destination for road-trippers and adventure travellers alike.

The main way to arrive in New Zealand is by aeroplane, and you can collect your pre-booked estate car rental on arrival at Auckland Airport (AKL) or Wellington International Airport (WLG) on the North Island or Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Dunedin International Airport (DUD) on the South Island. The North Island is home to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest urban settlement sprawling over a large area and Wellington, the nations capital situated on the southern point of North Island, overlooking Wellington Harbour and surrounded by mountains. Driving is the most convenient way to travel around both cities, and is also useful if you plan to get out and about into the nearby areas of natural beauty, including sandy beaches, forests and active volcanoes. Head to the ‘Bay of Islands’ in the far north of North Island to the beautiful town of Paihia and the historic site of Waitangi, drive south of Auckland to Rotorua, known for its hot springs and Māori culture, or explore the unbelievable coastal scenery of the Coromandel Peninsula on the north-east coast. Tongariro National Park is popular with hikers and climbers, with the Tongariro Alpine Crossing attracting crowds in both winter and summer.

On New Zealand’s South Island you can visit Nelson, New Zealand’s second oldest city and the economic and cultural centre of the region, the beautiful city of Christchurch and Queenstown, often referred to as the world’s adventure capital due to its access to skiing, skydiving, bungee jumping and jet skiing. Drive to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, home to New Zealand’s highest mountain, travel through the stunning Fiordland National Park to see the fiords of Milford Sound and explore Westland National Park, all located to the south-west of the island. Finally, take a drive in your estate car hire to Wanaka, a small town on the lakes of Lake Wanaka and a gateway to the outstanding Mount Aspiring National Park. There is so much to see and do in New Zealand, so plan your trip well and make the most of your time on these magnificent islands.