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Driving in New Zealand

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There are a few things that you may not be used to when driving in New Zealand. For example:

  • we drive on the left side of the road
  • it’s easy to underestimate travelling times here
  • our roads are narrower, more winding and sometimes steeper than you might expect
  • our roads are mostly two-way, with one lane in each direction - we have few motorways.

Make sure you have a safe and enjoyable journey. You can download a Driving in New Zealand leaflet for information on the key road rules – available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Arabic. Or visit newzealand.com for more information on planning a safe trip.