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Travel Tips
On The Road
New Zealand Driving Tips
Driving is a great way to see our beautiful
country, but before you hit the road there are a few things you should
be aware of when driving in New Zealand:
- We drive on the
left hand side of the road and use right-hand drive vehicles. The
easiest way to remember is the driver is always on the centre line.
- We have a unique give way rule at intersections. Left-turning traffic gives way to right-turning traffic.
- Hilly,
narrow or winding roads means that your journey may take longer than
you expect. The geography also means you can enjoy some spectacular
scenery, so plan for a few stops along the way.
- Driving while
using a mobile phone will soon be illegal in New Zealand. Please
refrain from using a mobile phone or device while driving a Yourway
rental car.
- In cities, towns, and villages the speed limit is
50 kilometres per hour, while on the open road and motorways the speed
limit is 100 kilometres per hour.
- Universally recognised road signs are used throughout New Zealand.
Land Transport New Zealand provides further information on what's different about driving in New Zealand and other safe driving tips.
Visitor Information
i-SITE is New Zealand's official network of
visitor centres dedicated to providing you with free, friendly and
objective information on local attractions, transport and accommodation.
There
are over 80 i-SITE Visitor Centres nationwide and the professionally
trained staff can answer questions, give advice, make holiday bookings
and share a few local secrets to help make your experience one you will
never forget.
As you travel around New Zealand, look for the
i-SITE sign and get local knowledge about what to see, where to go and
how to get there.
Visit i-SITE for up to date Regional Travel Information
Travelling Between the North and South Islands
If
you travel between the North and South Islands you must take your
rental car across Cook Strait on an inter-island ferry. As well as
transporting you and your vehicle, the three hour journey showcases the
extraordinary beauty of the Marlborough Sounds - sightings of dolphins,
whales and fur seals are common, making this our most famous ferry
route.
For ferry bookings and full details on sailing times, please visit Interislander or Bluebridge.
24 Hour Roadside Support
Yourway
car rental takes the worry out of your driving holiday with free 24
hour roadside assistance. While we pride ourselves on offering late
model rental cars, we also know that mechanical failure can occur at
the most inconvenient moment. That’s why we partner with the Automobile
Association (AA) - New Zealand’s leading roadside support company.
When
you rent with Yourway you receive free roadside support 24 hours a day,
7 days a week for mechanical breakdowns. We have a special toll free
help line set up, so wherever you are we can help.
If you need 24 Hour Roadside Support call 0800 734 543.
AA Roadside Support covers all mechanical breakdowns including:
- Engine Faults
- Cooling System
- Electrical Faults
- Vehicle Recovery
Please
Note: Non-Mechanical breakdowns are diagnosed at the time of the
initial call and will incur a call-out charge rate of NZ $85.00 (GST
inclusive). This includes call outs for:
- Flat Batteries
- Wheel or Tyre Damage
- Lost Keys / Locked Out
- Car won't start
- Out of Fuel
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