Driving in New Zealand

Just go motorhome hire New Zealand recommends hirers consider the following points:

• Plan ahead: If you are going to a remote area or a Department of Conservation (DOC) camping ground make sure your necessities have been fully stocked. Purchase plenty of food and water, and fill your motorhomes with gas, fuel and water so that you will not get caught short.
• Book ahead over the Christmas season for your camping grounds and ferry transits - we can help you with this.
• Make sure you are aware of the differences in driving in NZ. Obey our speed limits and rules. We can help you with this before you set off on your journey. Also, don't forget to drive to the conditions and keep a good following distance.
• We also recommend that you keep an eye on the traffic behind you and, if you are getting 'a following', you pull over onto a safe hard shoulder and allow them to pass - then you will enjoy the journey without any pressure!