New Zealand, a country marked by volcanoes and glaciation, is plopped in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean. It consists of two islands, with the North Island chock-full of culture and history, and the South teeming with dramatic landscapes, ranging from alpine plains to coastal forests. Travel in New Zealand is done best by renting a car from Hertz, and embarking on a road trip across both beautiful islands.
For tourists who wish to take a ride on the wild side, they can rent a car and travel to one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. Heaphy and Milford Tracks are a good option to really experience the true outback experience. Hiking, or as they call it locally tramping, is very popular in the country due to its vast and rugged landscape. The Milford Track is located in Fjordland National Park in Southland, and is nestled in a mountainous region and temperate rain forests. The cool climate allows for a variety of alpine plants to sprout and grow luxuriantly. Fjordland is located around 230 kilometres away from Queenstown Airport and the scenery along the way is spectacular, so don’t forget your camera when you stop for a break.
Boat cruises and tours around and across Milford Sound are also available for tourists to gape at the snow-capped mountains jutting into the crystal blue sky. These majestic silhouetted outlines of Nature’s wonders make travel to New Zealand a true eye opener. This park is definitely a must do on a road trip in New Zealand.
Travel to New Zealand is not complete without experiencing local Maori culture. The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand, and make up 14% of the population, and their history, language and traditions are key to New Zealand culture. Tourists can take a rental car up to New Zealand’s Northland towns, like Auckland and Canterbury to experience a traditional Maori welcome. Organised tours are available for guests to witness Maori speech and interact with locals. Best of all, visitors can end their visit by enjoying a hangi feast cooked in earthen ovens. Rest assured that guests will leave with full bellies and full hearts. Road trip stop over points in New Zealand also often have many local delights available for guests to sample.
Food in New Zealand is aplenty, and is one of the reasons travel in New Zealand is so enjoyable. From Northland to Southland, NZ gastronomy will have almost every culinary request covered. Chefs in Auckland and Napier borrow influence as far afield as from the South Pacific Islands to dream up their wondrous and scrumptious concoctions. Most restaurants and eateries specifically choose locally and ethically sourced food sources so they create their delights with only the freshest ingredients. Furthermore, most of the eateries are located in the city centre, so travelling from most of the New Zealand state airports by rental car to these eateries is convenient.
New Zealand is a country full of good food, entertainment and wonderful nature. Travel in New Zealand will most definitely be enjoyable with all the sights to see and delicacies to try. Book a car with Hertz early and start planning for your road trip in New Zealand to prepare for the true kiwi experience.
