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Get a description and see a video of a 16 km scenic drive from Glenorchy to an Isengard lookout offering mountain, river, and Lord of the Rings scenery. Isengard, Lothlórien,…

Lord of the Rings locations map

Get a map with the exact locations of places from the Lord of the Rings pointed out, so that you can easily find them; only easily accessible locations included. Not…

Ahuriri Conservation Park scenic drive

Get a description and see a video of the scenic drive in Ahuriri Conservation Park offering 25 km of mountain, river, tussock, and wetland scenery. The scenery in the Ahuriri…

Benmore Dam on the South Island

Get info about and see photos and a video of Benmore Dam in the Waitaki Valley on the South Island of New Zealand. What and where is Benmore Dam? Benmore…

Hwy 80 to Mount Cook National Park

Get a full description and see a video of the 55 km mountain and lake scenic drive on State Highway 80 to Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand. State…

The shortest most scenic drive from Christchurch to Mt Cook

Learn which New Zealand highways you should drive on if you want to take the shortest and most scenic route from Christchurch to Mount Cook. The shortest, most scenic drive…

Lake Tekapo to Lake Pukaki scenic drive

Get full details of the scenic drive from Lake Tekapo to Lake Pukaki with insider’s tips, and see a video of what kind of scenery you can expect to see….

How to cross a one-lane bridge in New Zealand

Learn what a one-lane bridge is, what the rules for crossing it are, and what you must do when you come across such a bridge in New Zealand. What is…

New Zealand scenic highways and routes

Get a list of official touring routes in New Zealand with a map displaying each scenic highway along with driving distances, directions, and driving times. Apart from the fact that…

South Island 9-day itinerary: Mountain scenery

This 9-day itinerary lists places to go to see mountains on the South Island of New Zealand with a self-drive tour that starts and ends in Christchurch. 9-Day South Island…

Best driving route from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

Learn via which cities and towns you should drive and how long it takes to drive on the best driving route from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo. This driving route starts…

Travel by train in New Zealand: Is it possible?

Learn where you can travel to by train in New Zealand and what transport options are available if you cannot or do not not want to drive a car. About…

How difficult is it to drive in New Zealand?

Get info on what you need to know about driving in New Zealand with ten tips to make it easier for you to drive and stay on the left side…

What city to stay in in New Zealand

Get four practical tips that will help you decide where to stay in New Zealand and see a list of recommended New Zealand cities to stay in. Choosing a city…

Booking Queenstown hotels in peak and off season

Learn how hotels and motels in Queenstown differ from other accommodation providers in New Zealand when it comes to booking in low and high season. If you’re booking accommodation yourself,…

Should you rent a car in New Zealand?

Learn whether it is a good idea to rent a car in New Zealand, whether you really need a car, and whether you could travel without a car reservation. You…

10 Reasons to visit the South Island

Struggling to decide whether it is best to visit the North Island or the South Island of New Zealand? Here are 10 reasons to visit the South Island. When I…

Wanaka vs. Queenstown

Having a hard time deciding whether to stay in Queenstown or Wanaka? Learn how these two South Island cities differ and which one is best for you. Wanaka and Queenstown…

Wanaka info, activities & attractions

General information about Wanaka, including how to get there, driving distances and times, activities and attractions, and a map of Wanaka. About Wanaka Wanaka is a town located on the South…

10 Reasons to visit the North Island

Struggling to decide whether it is best to visit the North Island or the South Island of New Zealand? Here are 10 reasons to visit the North Island. You may…

Cromwell information, things to do, and map

Learn whether it is worth staying in Cromwell, what you can do around Cromwell, and see a map of Cromwell’s town center on the South Island. Go to the Cromwell…

Scenic Drives – South Island New Zealand

Below you will find a selection of some of the finest scenic drives you could do on the South Island of New Zealand. You can also get a list of…

Spring flowers in Wellington Botanic Garden