TRAVELLING IN NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand is a beautiful country with vast open spaces filled with stunning landscapes, gorgeous beaches, spectacular geothermal activity, a temperate climate and fascinating animal and plant life.

Following are some tips to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable stay in New Zealand.  If we can assist with your plans further please do not hesitate to contact us.

Road Rules
In New Zealand we drive on the left side of the road and give way to traffic from the right.

When turning left you must giveway (yield) to traffic crossing or approaching from the right.

Speed limits are strictly enforced: 50 kilometres per hour in urban areas and 100 kilometre per hour on the highways. Distances are measured in kilometres.

Drivers and passengers must wear seat belts at all times in both front and rear seats.

Driver's License
A standard car license in English is all that is required to drive in New Zealand. All drivers must present a current New Zealand, International, or acceptable overseas license written in English at commencement of hire.  Hirers and drivers must be over 21 years of age.

Free 24hr AA Roadside Assistance

Free Call 0800 500-222

Free Travel Pack

All Nomad Rental vehicles come with a complimentary travel pack to help you see the best New Zealand has to offer, this includes maps, tourist destinations, hotel and motel listings.

Links to other websites

AA 24 hour Roadside Assistance Freephone 0800 500 222 
Membership No. 8201813

Sit back and enjoy the very best of New Zealand from the comfort of a vehicle from NOMAD RENTALS.

New Zealand Distance Calculator

New Zealand is a relatively small country and travelling between the major cities is easy.

NORTH IS. TO SOUTH IS.

Why not make the most of your time in New Zealand and travel between the North and South Island.  Nomad Cars can be rented in the North Island and dropped off in the South Island (conditions apply) – we don’t mind – just as long as you have a great trip.

Ferries

Check out the Interislander website at www.interislander.co.nz. This service operates the vessels; Aratere, Arahura and The Lynx. Arahura is pictured below.

Bluebridge Ferry (Cook Strait) at www.bluebridge.co.nz or freephone 0800 844 844,

Rail
For Rail packages and timetables, call Tranzrail on 0800 802 802 or visit www.tranzrail.co.nz