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    Car Rental Insurance Guide for New Zealand

    We have put together this guide to help you learn everything you need to know about New Zealand car rental insurance. We believe renting a car and driving your route is the best way to experience what this country has to offer.

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    Road Trip: Auckland to Wellington 4-Day Itinerary

     

    This road trip itinerary is from Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua, Taupo, and Hawkes Bay and will take 3 to 4 days, with an option to extend it if you have more time. The total trip takes approximately 777km of non-stop travel. It will take you to stunning coastlines, pristine inland lakes, geothermal wonders, world-class wineries, and Māori cultural experiences along the way.

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    What to do: A Week in Auckland

     

    Spending a week in the city of sails? We’ve got you covered with something for everyone. Cheese, wine, hikes, beaches, food and more. Auckland has a lot to offer, as long as you know where to go.

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    Do you really need Snow Chains?

     

    Getting ready for your trip to the cold shores of New Zealand this winter? Unsure if all those Lord of the Rings snowstorms are a reality? We’re here to put you and your snow chain concerns at ease.

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    Camping Essentials Checklist for New Zealand

     

    It can be easy to get a bit overwhelmed when you are faced with the task of packing for a camping trip. Specifically, if you are camping in New Zealand you will need to consider the unpredictable weather and campsite facilities available.

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    Road Trip Highlights from Christchurch to Akaroa

     Christchurch to Akaroa, Returning via Banks Peninsula Bays

    A road trip from Christchurch to Akaroa is a must-do if you’re visiting Christchurch, the Garden City. Akaroa is New Zealand’s only French colony, making this a special place of historic heritage, encompassing unique buildings and structures.

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    Road Trip: Auckland to Hobbiton, 2-3 days (Return)

     

    A road trip from Auckland to Hobbiton is a must-do if you are visiting the North Island. This short road trip itinerary allows you to experience New Zealand's fascinating geothermal activity, learn about Maori culture and relive the behind-the-scenes magic of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogies.

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    Road Trip: Christchurch to Queenstown 7-Day Itinerary

     

    A road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown is a fantastic way to discover the highlights of the South Island. Christchurch is the perfect starting point for this road trip as you can conveniently fly to Christchurch airport, rent a vehicle, and then hit the open road. At Queenstown, you can return your rental car and hop on a plane to your home destination.

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    Queenstown Road Trip 4-5 Day Itinerary

     

    Are you planning a trip to Queenstown? This road trip itinerary is here to help you plan the ultimate Queenstown adventure. Without doubt you could easily spend months exploring this picturesque alpine town and surrounding regions – there is so much to see and do!

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    Road Trip: Auckland to Cape Reinga 5-Days (Return)

     

    A road trip from Auckland to Cape Reinga will bring you behold ancient kauri, gaze on endless untouched beaches, visit beautiful vineyards and olive groves, soak up some history and culture. It takes roughly five hours and 45 minutes of non-stop travel to drive to Cape Reinga from Auckland, which equates to approximately 420 kilometres of distance.

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