Get an adventure that starts in first gear

17/10/2012 12:37

Self drive through New Zealand in vacation and one may be assaulted by the gorgeous landscape and almost in-existent traffic in many areas. Most driving itineraries and self guided tours are designed in such a way as to provide maximum exposure of the fantastic mountain peaks and exotic coastal objectives. Foreign tourists driving in New Zealand will do well to remember that the country was part of the British Empire and as such the driving direction happens to be on the left hand side of the road. Consequently many intersection and give way regulations might be a little bit puzzling. In this aspect it is advisable to have a look on the road rules before putting the metal to the pedal in Kiwi-land. In order to start a successful self drive tour of New Zealand some details should be checked in advance. For instance, driving license should be valid and in English (for Europeans this can be a very annoying issue). The NZ government has taken some steps to simplify things in this matter and a tourist can apply and get an International Driving Permit that will allow driving in the country for one year. While enjoying a NZ self drive tour the tourist should follow the regular and ethical policies valid anywhere in the world. The road system is offering many rest areas and service station are at hand in the vicinity of the most visited areas. For the independent type of tourist there are many car rental companies that offer cars specifically for this purpose, of self driving through NZ. The tourist will have complete freedom of movement without worrying about delays or any other unexpected circumstance. As an alternative there are travel agencies that specialize exactly in this type of vacationing, offering not only cars but also accommodation. Once all the plans are settled and the details are fixed, the visitor has only to fill up the tank and then start an amazing journey. The most pleasant surprise is the quality of the main roads and the good signage posted in the key places. And all these are done without spoiling the scenery and the pleasure of driving. Being a road system imposed by the relief there are many steep inclines and windy secondary roads, but all these contribute to the beauty of the quest. Self Drive New Zealand is an adventure that starts in first gear.