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Self-drive Tours - 100% Freedom Holiday in New Zealand

 

There are some rules you need to bear in mind when you drive a car, campervan or motorhome around New Zealand.

 

  • Rediscover the freedom of the open road on a driving holiday around New Zealand. 
  • Seeing New Zealand by car means enjoyable driving on good quality, non-congested, roads. 
  • Around Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch there are multi-lane motorways, but for the most part New Zealand roads are dual carriageways.  
  • It is important not to underestimate driving times. Although the distance between places may seem short, New Zealand roads often traverse alpine terrain and more time should be allowed.  
  • Non-English speaking visitors (minimum age 21) must have an English translation of their licence or an International Driving Permit (IDP) in order to hire rental vehicles and drive in New Zealand. 
  • New Zealanders drive on the left-hand side of the road. 
  • Drivers give way to all traffic crossing or approaching from the right. If turning, you must give way to all traffic not turning. 
  • The speed limit is 100km/hour on the open road and 50 km/hour in built up areas.  
  • Seatbelts must be worn at all times by both the driver and passengers.

At 2WAYS, we are happy to assist you to tailor your own journey based on the following basic itineraries. Let us look after your itinerary, accommodation, rental car, sightseeing, activities, travel insurance and other details. We understand your journey as we’ve done it too! Drive it! Enjoy it! Contact us now.

 

► 6-day Highlights Tour of North Island 

(Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga, Maori hangi and concert, Rotorua’s Thermal Wonderland, sightseeing tour of Auckland, art deco city of Napier, Lake Taupo and New Zealand’s capital - Wellington)

 

D1. Auckland / Bay of Islands

Cross Auckland Harbour Bridge to drive north along the Hibiscus Coast, through Kawakawa to Paihia in the Bay of Islands.

A guided visit to Waitangi with its Treaty House and Maori war canoe. This afternoon enjoy a launch cruise on the Bay crossing the areas world renowned game fishing grounds to the Cape Brett Lighthouse and famous “Hole in the Rock”. Return through the inner islands with their beautiful sandy beaches, sparkling waters and marine life.

 

D2. Bay of Islands

A day free for you to relax and enjoy the many optional activities available. 2WAYS will happily assist with details. A full day Tour to Cape Reinga, New Zealand’s northern most point and Ninety Mile Beach or explore historic Russell, New Zealand’s first settlement and visit its original Church, Mission House and Museum.

 

D3. Bay of Islands / Rotorua

Drive south back to Auckland and visit the summit of Skytower, at 328m the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, for panoramic views across the city and its two harbours, the central city area, the Waterfront Drive with its numerous yacht marinas and nearby residential suburbs. Cross the Bombay Hills to the lush farmlands of the Waikato noted for its horse studs. Cross the bush clad Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua.

 

D4. Rotorua
A sightseeing tour visits the Agrodome for a display featuring New Zealand’s various sheep breeds with a shearing demonstration. See pools of brown and rainbow trout at Rainbow Springs Park and even native birds including the Kiwi. The spectacular Skyline Gondola offers superb views over city, lake and mountains and for a little excitement, try a Luge ride with our compliments. Time for optional activities this afternoon before a Maori hangi (meal) with selection of traditionally prepared meats and vegetables plus conventional dishes, followed by a concert featuring Maori songs and haka.


D5. Rotorua / Taupo / Napier / Hastings

Visit Whakarewarewa, the Maori Arts and Crafts Centre and Thermal Reserve, with boiling mud, silica terraces and Pohutu Geyser. Skirt some of the worlds largest pine forest to Wairakei where natural steam is harnessed to generate electricity, view Huka Falls and pause at Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand. Continue across the Central Plateau to the Hawkes Bay and then Napier, claimed to be the art deco capital of the world. A few minutes drive to Hastings, the fruit bowl of New Zealand.

D6. Hastings / Wellington
Orchards and vineyards give way to lush farmlands as you pass through Hastings, to Dannevirke and Woodville, for an early afternoon arrival in the Capital, Wellington.
A city tour includes the summit of Mount Victoria for views over the city and Harbour. See the Houses of Parliament and distinctive “Beehive”, Wellington Cathedral, the central city area and Oriental Bay. Don’t miss Te Papa, the “Museum of New Zealand”, or take a ride on Cable Car.

 

"Everywhere looked like a postcard in New Zealand. The motorhome that 2WAYS booked for us was comfortable and spacey. " - Andreu Garcia Trullas (tourist from Manresa, Spain)

 

► 21-day Tiki Tour around NZ’s North Island and South Island

 

In other countries, they might call it the ‘Roundabout Way’ to get somewhere, or the ‘Scenic Route’. But in New Zealand it’s a ‘Tiki Tour’. It’s all about enjoying the journey as much as the destination, and checking out as many ‘choice’ (Kiwi English, it means ‘great’ or ‘real cool’) icons as you can along the way.

 

D1. Arrive in Christchurch and have a rest to overcome jetlag

D2. Christchurch - Kaikoura

D3. Kaikoura - Christchurch

D4. Christchurch - Dunedin

D5. Dunedin - Queenstown

D6. Queenstown - Te Anau 

D7. Te Anau 

D8. Te Anau - Milford- Te Anau 

D9. Te Anau - Queenstown - Wanaka

D10.  Wanaka

D11.  Wanaka - Franz Josef / Fox Glacier

D12.  Franz Josef

D13.  Franz Josef - Greymouth - Punakaiki - Nelson

D14.  Abel Tasman National Park

D15.  Abel Tasman National Park - Nelson - Picton (Ferry) - Wellington

D16.  Wellington

D17.  Wellington  - Taupo or Tongariro

D18.  Taupo or Tongariro - Rotorua

D19.  Waitoma - Auckland

D20.  Auckland

D21.  Depart Auckland back home country

 

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It took million of years to build New Zealand this beautiful…take a few weeks to enjoy it! Contact us and find out how to come and experience it yourself.

 

New views, new friends, new experiences, personal enrichment…with 2WAYS in New Zealand!