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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
Southern Scenic Route: Dunedin to Queenstown in 9 Days
The Southern Scenic Route between Dunedin and Queenstown covers roughly 600 kilometres of coastline, forest, fiords and alpine lakes, and is best enjoyed over 7 to 9 days so you have time for the Catlins, Invercargill, Te Anau and Milford Sound.
7 Historical Places Worth Exploring in New Zealand
New Zealand is packed with powerful historic sites, from the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Ruapekapeka Pā in Northland to gold rush towns like Hokitika and Arrowtown, plus colonial landmarks in Wellington, Kerikeri and Dunedin.
Napier to Wellington: The Best Stops Along the Way
The Napier to Wellington road trip is about 320 kms on SH2 and takes roughly 4.5 hours direct, but with stops at Castlepoint, Cape Palliser, Martinborough, Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre and Greytown, it becomes one of the best NZ coastal drives
30 Kiwi Slang Terms You Need to Know
Kiwi slang is playful, quirky and everywhere, so learning a few NZ expressions like “chur”, “sweet as” and “jandals” makes travel slang NZ feel much less confusing and a lot more fun.
5 Best Lord of the Rings Filming Locations
New Zealand is the real-world Middle-earth, with Hobbiton, Tongariro, Glenorchy, Fiordland and the Putangirua Pinnacles all offering easy self-drive access to iconic Lord of the Rings NZ landscapes.
