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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
Napier’s Art Deco Tour: Self-Drive & Walking Routes
Napier is the Art Deco capital of New Zealand, rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake with over 500 Spanish Mission and Art Deco buildings that make it one of the best city tours NZ has to offer.
Things to Do in Auckland at Night: A Local’s Guide
Auckland nightlife revolves around waterfront dining at Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter, buzzing night markets across the city and skyline viewpoints from places like the Sky Tower and Mount Eden, with after-dark energy concentrated in downtown.
13 Fun Things to Do in Taupō in Winter
Taupō in winter offers hot pools at DeBretts and AC Baths, skiing and snowboarding on Mt Ruapehu’s Whakapapa and Tūroa fields, winter hiking on the Tongariro River Trail and indoor fun at The Landing Activity Centre.
How to Prepare for Driving in Winter in New Zealand
Winter driving in New Zealand can involve black ice, snow and rapidly changing weather, especially around mountain passes and ski access roads, so you need to adjust your speed, carry chains where required and check NZTA road and weather updates.
Where to See the Best Autumn Colours in New Zealand
The best places to see autumn in NZ are Arrowtown and the wider Queenstown Lakes district, the Mackenzie Basin around Lake Tekapo and Central Otago, plus Hawke’s Bay’s vineyard country near Napier and Havelock North.
