Hello everyone, we will arrive in Christchurch the day after tomorrow, Road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown to Dunedin, then along the east coast back to Queenstown. How are the road conditions? Is there no detour due to road construction? I don't know where to check real-time traffic conditions. Thank you ? New Zealand Q&A
What's the estimated time for the drive from Queenstown to Christchurch? Are there any scenic spots to take a break along the way? What's the most convenient way to travel from Queenstown to Christchurch ? New Zealand Q&A
Bonjour à tous, est-ce que le ferry de Rotorua à Wellington sur l'île du Nord est plus pratique et économise du temps que de conduire jusqu'à Auckland (ou d'atterrir à l'aéroport de Rotorua) et de prendre l'avion 🛫 jusqu'à Christchurch? Merci ? New Zealand Q&A
Dear experts, we will arrive on the 2nd of September and depart on the 22nd. We plan to rent a car in Auckland and drive around both the North and South Islands. Would it be better to pick up and return the car at the same location, or is it better to return it at a different location? ? New Zealand Q&A
I'm planning a Road trip to the South Island in April. Are the roads easy to drive on? I plan to go counterclockwise back to Christchurch. Are there any service areas along the way in this country? Thank you ? New Zealand Q&A
There are too many people who don't know how to drive on a roundabout. Many people look left and right before entering and don't know how to go. Yesterday, two police cars stopped on a roundabout in Queenstown, as if they were handling an accident ? New Zealand Q&A
What's the driving time from Christchurch to Queenstown in the next two days without stopping to play? Because I booked the counter-clockwise route before. So now I just want to lose the accommodation of Greymouth and Fox for two nights, and the itinerary for the rest of the trip will still follow the original plan ? New Zealand Q&A
I will be in the North Island from 9.22 to 9.24 and I want to visit the glowworm caves, Hobbiton village, Maori cultural village, and geothermal park. How long does it take to drive there and what are the road conditions like? Would you recommend driving myself or hiring a car ? New Zealand Q&A
Stopped by the police in Auckland drove around the island for a circle and made a mistake. Didn't give me a ticket, gave me a piece of paper on how to drive. Will I be fined ? New Zealand Q&A
Dear friends in the circle, are there any of you who are starting your trip in Christchurch on February 1st as well? We originally had 4 people, but now it's just 2 (female, both able to drive), looking for someone to join us. We are flexible with the itinerary, and the houses in Tekapo and Wanaka have not been cancelled yet. Are there any of you who, like us, have suddenly lost a travel companion ? New Zealand Q&A
Can I go to Te Anau Lake or Fiordland from here in Queenstown now? The flood has receded, right? Is the road open? Thank you ? New Zealand Q&A
Can you tell me how much cash should we bring for an 8-day Road trip in New Zealand? We have already paid for the accommodations and transportation, and plan to use credit cards and mobile payments mainly ? New Zealand Q&A
Hi everyone, is Toyota Yaris enough for driving at some famous scenic spots in the South Island? The space is not a problem, but according to the introduction, it has less power. I wonder about the road conditions ? New Zealand Q&A
Can anyone tell me if it's safe to drive a Yaris in winter in the South Island? I'm going in July and the car has a relatively small engine. I've heard that some places can be slippery in winter ? New Zealand Q&A
I want to go to Lake Tekapo for New Year's Eve, but I can't book a hotel. I can only stay in Omarama, 80 kilometers away. I plan to see the stars first and then go. How is it to drive at night in the South Island ? New Zealand Q&A