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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
Exploring Cape Reinga: Where Two Oceans Meet
Cape Reinga is one of the most powerful NZ road trip destinations; it combines sweeping lighthouse views, the visible meeting of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean and deep Māori spiritual significance at Te Rerenga Wairua.
Rotorua & Taupō: Geothermal Wonders and Adventure
Rotorua and Taupō are two of the best North Island road trips for geothermal sights, hot pools and adventure, linked by a scenic 80-kilometre drive that takes about an hour on State Highway 5. Learn more
Adventure & Adrenaline in Queenstown: The Ultimate Itinerary
Queenstown is widely known as the adventure capital of the world and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for bungy jumping, jet boating, skydiving, biking and more. This
Self-Drive Day Trips from Auckland: Best Scenic Routes
The best self drive day trips from Auckland are Piha on the wild west coast, Matakana in the north for wine and beaches, and Hunua Falls in the south east for forest and waterfalls.
New Zealand’s Most Scenic Drives You Can’t Miss: The Ultimate Road Trip Guide
In this guide, we explore New Zealand’s most scenic drives, from legendary icons like the Crown Range Road to remote treasures such as the Forgotten World Highway.