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Self-Drive Tours with Avis
New Zealand is possibly one of the most beautiful countries you will ever visit, and what better way to explore than by being the master of your own destiny on the open road. Here you will find general information on driving, and details of your self-drive kits that are included in all our pre-planned self-drive tours. Just choose the area you wish to see, select your grade of accommodation, the car, and the duration of your trip. Driving in New Zealand is easy and fun, and with a 24-hour contact number which will give you peace of mind, you will enjoy a sense of freedom and return having discovered the `real' New Zealand!
West Coast
Driving Driving in New Zealand couldn't be easier, generally outside of city locations there is little traffic congestion and good roads. There is an excellent network of scenic drives which are clearly signposted and easy to follow. Possibly the biggest bonus if you are driving in New Zealand is that they drive on the left too. In New Zealand, the speed limits are 100 km per hour (60 mph) on the open road and 50 km per hour (30 mph) in urban areas. There are service stations on the major roads and distance is measured in kilometres. Tour Itineraries We have carefully planned our itineraries to ensure that you do not spend too much time driving, yet still see the real highlights. They will take away the hard work for you as you don't have to plan your route every day. Armed with your Avis rental car, comprehensive driving instructions and pre-booked accommodation, driving becomes fun and easy - giving you more time to see the sights. We have a variety of itineraries which vary in length, so however long you have; there should be something to suit. If you would like to extend your stay at any of the featured properties along the way, we will be happy to provide you with a quotation. Accommodation Gradings In most of our pre-planned self-drive tours, we offer two grades of accommodation for you to choose from: either standard or superior. These grades are based on facilities available and the location of the hotel. Should the hotel stated in the itinerary not be available at the time of booking, one of a similar standard/location will be offered as an alternative. Please note that in certain areas the superior option will include higher quality accommodaton than the standard option, but the accommodation will not necessarily be standard or superior in itself. This is primarily in more remote areas where there are not as many accommodation alternatives.
Single Travellers & Small Groups The tours we feature have been based on two passengers sharing a car and a room. However, prices for single travellers and groups of three or more are available on request. Car Hire Our car hire partners Avis have depots right across New Zealand and offer an excellent choice of vehicles. The cars included in our self drive tours have been chosen to give you great comfort and plenty of room. Each car group is clearly stated in the tour price box. You can find further details on page 14. Your Self-Drive Kit Included in the kit are your personalised driving itinerary with day-by-day driving instructions, a road map, hotel vouchers and attraction information of the sites and regions along the way.
Prices Include
· Share twin accommodation in either standard or superior properties on a room-only basis, unless otherwise specified. · Car hire for the duration of the tour, including unlimited mileage, unless advised and Motor Vehicle Insurance (MVI) is subject to an excess. · Self-drive kit, including maps and driving instructions.
Prices Exclude
· Air Fares see pages 12-13. · Airport/Wharf charges vehicles hired from airport depots and Wellington or Picton wharf will incur a oneoff fee for more details refer to car hire pages. · Sightseeing tours mentioned in the itineraries are purely suggestions/recommendations and are not included in the tour price, unless otherwise stated. · Insurance excesses, bond, petrol and any ferry or miscellaneous charges.
Distance Calculator
To work out how far it is from one destination to another, simply find each of the places on the calculator, then follow their columns to the point where they intersect, and you will find the distance between the two destinations. For towns not listed please ask your consultant.
Auckland
504 127 325 423 369 528 234 280 206 115 456 454 660 170
Gisborne
394 829 216 599 394 287 350 298 413 98 468 550 675
Westport 561 Wanaka Kaitaia
748 694 853 561 605 531 440 781 779 983 155
863 231
600 71
324 762
211 649 986 917 113
630 212 449 271
921 352 121 299
849 242 159 189 905 996 445 280
413 148 359 187 717 604 360 494
105 456 714 567 360 296 525 835 745
294 277 508 348 574 485 670 637 607 181 189
658 276 286 299 711 799 329 387 195 424 616
360 363 650 479 350 438 322 555 527 255
265 790 971 800 29 117 643 876 721 331 520 682
Hamilton
452 296 242 401 107 153 107 107 329 327 533 297
Napier
412 178 225 143 311 347 118 252 334 593 234 312 296 398 349 529 160 355 539
North Island
New Plymouth Palmerston North
331 249 417 454 296 74 145 698
Te Anau 186 1000 Queenstown 829 Picton
672 1121
Nelson 737 1107 Mt Cook 578 Milford Sound Tauranga
115 308 391 548 376
Rotorua
82 86 158 222 305 462 404
748 1058
Taupo
167 205 252 222 380 450
Invercargill 376 Thames
380 434 584 285
South Island
Wanganui
195 624
Haast 308 Greymouth
Wairoa
370 452 626
Franz Josef 544 408 Dunedin 361 Whangarei
Wellington
819
Christchurch 321 Blenheim
32
Please Note: This km grid is to be used as a guide only.
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