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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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Napier to Wellington: The Best Stops Along the Way

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

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7 Historical Places Worth Exploring in New Zealand

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.

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