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Discover New Zealand with RaD Car Hire
Welcome to the RaD Car Hire Travel Hub — your go-to resource for exploring New Zealand. Whether you're planning a road trip through the South Island, seeking insider tips for your next adventure, or looking for destination guides to NZ’s most popular spots, we’ve got you covered. Browse our travel blogs, expert advice, and handy guides to make the most of your journey, wherever the road takes you.
Travel Tips
Adrenaline Junkies: 5 New Zealand Adventure Activities You Can't Miss!
Seeking new adventures and adrenaline-pumping activities? New Zealand is the perfect destination for you!
Road Trip to Gisborne – a City of Firsts
In 1879, New Zealand opened its doors to Captain James Cook and his crew on the Endeavour, and it was Gisborne they first sighted upon.
Your Complete Guide to Christchurch
Dubbed the Garden City, Christchurch is a fascinating city and a must see for your travels in New Zealand’s South Island.
Activities and Amenities around Auckland Airport
If you’re staying near Auckland Airport or have some time to kill between flights, you’ll be happy to know that there is plenty to keep any visitor entertained.
Your Complete Guide to Wellington
Often called the world’s coolest little capital city, Wellington is the cultural hub of New Zealand.
Travel Blog
Car Hire in Queenstown: What to Expect on Mountain Roads
Driving Queenstown’s mountain roads takes patience, the right vehicle, and a winter-ready mindset. Summer brings clear but steep alpine roads, while winter adds ice, grit, and snow chains - so hiring from a local Queenstown expert is the safest way.
Driving Christchurch to Queenstown: Best Stops, Route Options & Local RaD Tips
The Christchurch to Queenstown drive is one of New Zealand’s great road trips because it links the open Canterbury Plains with the alpine drama of the Southern Alps, the Mackenzie Basin, and Central Otago.
Renting a Car in Hamilton: Your Guide to Exploring the Waikato
Hamilton is a smart base for exploring the Waikato by car because it puts you within easy reach of Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, and Raglan whilst giving you the flexibility to travel on your own schedule.
The Only NZ Winter Road Trip Itinerary You Need for a Perfect Ski Trip
Planning a winter ski trip in New Zealand is easiest when you match your route, vehicle, and timing to the conditions on the day. For the best mix of flexibility and safety, choose a rental car that suits alpine roads...
Best Road Trips from Dunedin: Otago Peninsula, The Catlins, Moeraki and Beyond
From Dunedin, the best road trips split neatly into four styles: wildlife and coastal scenery on the Otago Peninsula, dramatic wild country in The Catlins, easy photo stops at Moeraki, and longer wine-and-landscape drives into Central Otago.
