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Advices for Car Trips through New Zealand
22. There are some road sections where overtaking is prohibited. However, even if overtaking is allowed, it is still not recommended to maneuver a lot – local roads are quite narrow and overtaking on them is always a risk. In no case should drivers overtake cars on the roads with double yellow line markings. These roads are considered the most dangerous ones for maneuvers.
23. Inside the car driver and passengers must fasten seat belts. Transportation of small children is permitted in a special seat only. This seat must be installed on the back seat of the vehicle.
24. Driving under influence of drugs or alcohol is considered a crime in New Zealand. Even a small violation of the established norms will lead to serious consequences. Your case will be surely sent to court.
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If you need a car with an automatic transmission, it is recommended to book it in advance. Cars with automatic transmissions are often sparse in New Zealand, so the rental confirmation may take a longer period.
When selecting a specific model for traveling throughout New Zealand, we recommend to take into consideration some practical apects. If you are going to drive mostly in the cities, then a car of a small size is preferable, while for long distance trips (and trips in the mountains) we recommend to choose a larger and more powerful car.
Prior your car retrun, please clean the salon from a garbage, and do not forget to take away all your belongings from the passenger compartment.
At the car return time, please ask the officer to make a visual inspection of the vehicle for defects and to sign the acceptance report. Keep the invoice and the acceptance report for next few months.
For a car rental options in New Zealand, we advise you to check OrangeSmile.com actual offers in the orange search form at the top. We guarantee that you would not be able to find better rates anywhere else!
26. When traveling in the country, drivers are recommended to use main roads only as their quality is good. Driving on dirt roads is quite dangerous, and unfavorable weather conditions can make the situation significantly more complicated.
27. In winter, roads located close to mountain passes are considered the most dangerous ones. Only vehicles equipped with snow chains can travel on such roads. You will need to drive very slowly on such roads. Do not forget that in no case you can brake quickly.
28. The North and South islands are connected by ferries. Drivers, who want to ship a car from one island to another, will have to pay approximately 190 NZD.
30. The eastern part of the North Island is the location of Egmont National Park. It is possible to use a personal car in the territory of the park. The beautiful Taranaki volcano is the main attraction of this place. The height of this mountain is more than 2500 meters.
31. The road number 43 that passes through the territory of the national park is well-known to travellers. The road is often called Forgotten World Way. It is considered very difficult because it passes through the gorge, impassable forests and has a lot of sharp turns. You should be very careful when travelling in the national park, and numerous beautiful landscapes will be a reward for your attention.
32. Travellers, who want to see even more beautiful places, are recommended to visit the Mount Cook National Park. Here the road is located close to Mount Cook and the beautiful Tekapo Lake.
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