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New Zealand Travel Tips From the Experts at RaD Car Hire

Looking for the best travel tips to make the most of your trip to New Zealand? You've come to the right place. With teams located throughout New Zealand, we've tapped into their expert local knowledge to pull together the best tips on places to visit, things to see and how to get there.

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Road Rules Tourists Miss When Driving in New Zealand

Road Rules Tourists Miss When Driving in New Zealand

Tourists most often miss five key rules: keep left, give way correctly at roundabouts, read one-lane bridge arrows, slow down on gravel roads, and never use a handheld phone while driving. Distances also take longer than they look on the map.

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Is Hiring an SUV Worth It for Driving in New Zealand?

Is Hiring an SUV Worth It for Driving in New Zealand?

Planning a New Zealand road trip is one of the most exciting travel experiences in the world. From the volcanic plateaus of the North Island to the dramatic alpine passes of the South Island, self-driving gives you the ultimate freedom.

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