If you want to go to New Zealand self-drive, then the relevant car rental guide about New Zealand and New Zealand visa and other information will certainly understand some, the following small make-up to detail the relevant self-drive tour strategy, want to go to play partners do not miss.

New Zealand recognizes China's driver's license, as long as you do a driver's license translation of the notarized documents can rent a car to travel. It is important to note that you must carry your original Chinese driver's license with you when you drive in New Zealand + a valid translation. Alipay can translate your driver's license.

The certified copy of the translated driver's license is also very simple, Alipay search for New Zealand, fill in the information and get it within 24h.

There are two ways to rent a car: online booking and on-site picking. You can go online for car rental booking in China, use credit card pre-authorization (credit card holders must be present at the car rental site), and pay the full amount when signing the contract on-site at the car rental company. An easy way to do this is to paypal search for car rentals, with many cities and models to choose from.

Or, after arriving in New Zealand, book and pay for the rental car on the other party's website. When you pick up the car, you can bring your online rental voucher to the company's store, or go directly to the rental company to pick up the car on-site.

The driver's license and translation documents are required when renting a car. The cost varies by car type, and generally the longer the rental period, the more favorable the daily cost of the rental car.

1. Ordinary cars

APEX

(www.apexrentals.co.nz/cars.aspx) New Zealand's largest car rental company, the rent is not high, and there are more rental points.

Hertz

(www.hertz.co.nz/rentacar/reservation)Renting a car is easier, just sign a contract beforehand, no need to pay. Just pay the rental fee when you return the car.

2. Caravans

Maui

(www.maui.co.nz)There are many choices of large, high-end caravans, and what I really like about the Maui

is that it's easy to see how many people it can carry, whether it has a kitchen and bathroom, and when it will be put into use. I rented a motorhome from Maui when I drove around New Zealand last year, and it was a great experience.

JUCY

(www.jucy.co.nz)

Unlike the white motorhomes we often see, most of JUCY

's vehicles have a very wild appearance, and most of their rental locations are on the South Island, offering vans and medium-sized motorhomes that can sleep up to two after conversion.

Travel insurance

New Zealand has the famous ACC system, ACC

Accidental injury insurance is one of the most famous and humane welfare protection system in New Zealand. Regardless of your nationality, you don't need to take out an insurance policy, as long as you are in New Zealand, you are automatically entitled to apply for ACC

claims for accidental injuries. If you are injured in an accident while traveling, ACC will cover your medical expenses.

But before driving on the road, it is also very important to buy a good car insurance, if an accident occurs, it can be for you to share a lot of losses oh! Some car rental companies already include standard insurance in their basic quotes. Read the terms and conditions carefully, as some standard insurance policies will only pay out

$1500 or more, and can be upgraded to allinclusive for an extra $12/day. Also check to see if the policy covers glass, tires, and roof and underbody damage.

General car rental companies are members of the New Zealand Automobile Association (NZAA), so when you pick up your car, remember to leave the membership number of the rental company and the NZAA's 24-hour emergency number, just in case.

Many people come to New Zealand and choose to drive in a motorhome, after all, it's a great feeling to live in the scenery. There are more than 2,000 Holiday

Parks, Department of Conservation (DOC) campgrounds, and free campgrounds throughout New Zealand where you can park your caravan.

Holiday

Parks: are one of the most popular accommodation options in New Zealand, with addresses generally in the most scenic areas. Kitchen, bathroom and other communal **** facilities are usually provided. Campsites are charged per person, and websites usually show the price for two people.

Campsite price: NZD 40-50 per night per 2 people, NZD 20-25 for extra adults, NZD 9-17 for children

Booking website: www.top10.co.nz

DOC campsites: Campsites managed by New Zealand's Department of Conservation (DOC). The facilities are not as complete as HolidayParks.

Campsite price: NZD 6-15 per person per night

Booking website:www.doc.govt.nz

FreedomCamping Free Campsite: Unlike the above campsites which charge a fee, FreedomCamping

is a free free campsite, but because it is free, it is not equipped with any facilities, so caravans are required to stay at the site. But because it is free, it is basically not equipped with any facilities, so RVs are required to bring their own kitchens and bathrooms, but these campgrounds are mostly on the lakeshore or seashore, and the view may be better!

Bookings can be made at www.freedomcamping.org

The two free apps - HolidayParksNZ and MauiRoadtrip - can be downloaded on your phone, and will show you the location of the campsites, contact details and costs on a map.

1. Right-hand drive, left-hand drive

Unlike at home, the driver's seat in New Zealand is on the right-hand side of the road, and you must always drive on the left-hand side of the road at all times.

2. Seat belts must be worn

According to New Zealand law, everyone in the car must wear a seat belt, whether they are sitting in the front row or the back row. The police will open the rear window to check each one of them, and if you are found to be unfastened, you are likely to face a fine of NZD$150.

3. Disable cell phones while driving

In New Zealand, it is illegal to use a handheld cell phone while driving. At this point, New Zealand is really very strict! And, while driving, the driver's eyes cannot leave the road. Whether it's making a phone call, or using cell phone software like WeChat, even adjusting the GPS, it's not allowed! If there is any emergency that needs to be dealt with, stop at a safe and legal parking place and then proceed.

4. Keep an eye on the road and weather

New Zealand has a varied terrain, so be careful to keep an eye on the road when driving. In New Zealand, you may also experience all four seasons in one day, so be sure to check the weather forecast before you go and be prepared for all kinds of weather. The following two websites in

Sister personally test good use.

Useful websites:

Check the weather forecast:www.metservice.com

Check the road conditions:www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic

5. Narrow roads, hillside terrain, etc., the actual driving time may be longer than the time indicated on the map, this website estimates self-driving time more accurately.

Useful websites:

aa.co.nz/time-distance-calculator

6. Fueling

New Zealand's petrol stations are self-service, so when you rent a car, remember to check with the rental company to see what kind of fuel is required for your rental car, and then go to the counter and quote the pump number to settle the bill.

7. APP Recommendation

GoogleMap

Google Navigation is very useful in New Zealand.

Additionally, it is important to pay attention to the road signs when driving at night. If you drive on the wrong route, it may take a long time to go back to the right road.

CamperMate

CamperMate is also a must-have app for New Zealand travelers, as it allows you to find nearby places of interest, such as public ****ing toilets and campgrounds.

Recommended route

Northern Hemisphere winter is the most fun season in the southern hemisphere, New Zealand has two islands, the South Island and the North Island, the number of people in the North Island accounted for the total population of the country

3/4, the capital city of Wellington and the first big city of Auckland is in the North Island, the economy is developed, and the South Island is known for its agricultural and tourism industry. in Sister recommended that the first time to go to New Zealand's friends to self-drive the South Island.

There are generally three driving routes in the South Island of New Zealand, the western route, the central route and the southern route. The western route is famous for its glaciers, the central route has Queenstown, Wanaka, Mount Cook and other travel destinations, and the southern route focuses on sentiment and literature.

Reference Cities:

①Western Route: Greymouth (beer, sea fishing), Hokitika (beaches, jade, silverfish pizza), Fox Glacier

②Central Route: Queenstown (the birthplace of extreme sports, Skyline Skyline Restaurant, Fergburger

Big Burger), Wanaka (highly recommended! Skiing, flying planes), Mount Cook, Tekapo (Star Town, Church of the Good Shepherd, tekapo Cream Lakes, Salmon Factory), Fruit Town, Christchurch, Akarola (alpacas)

③South Route:Danedin (Historic Buildings, Museums, Bird Sanctuaries), Oamaru (Moraki Boulders), Invercargill (World's Southernmost Starbucks)

Route Selection Tips:

New Zealand south line driving route selection mainly refer to personal preference and the degree of time, if the holiday in more than 15 days, it is recommended to take the big loop, so that each city will not fall; if the holiday in 8-12 days, it is recommended that the western line + central line or the southern line + central line, to take a small loop; if the holiday 7 days or less, it is recommended to take the essence of the middle line only, Christchurch to Queenstown The first time I saw you, I was in the middle of the road.

New Zealand's highway design is very humane, road signs will appear from time to time to tell you the name of the attractions ahead and the distance. If you see a sign like "Look

out", it means there is a beautiful view and corresponding parking lot and observation deck, so park your car and come down to enjoy the view.

New Zealand visa

New Zealand's visa policy for Chinese citizens is also becoming more and more convenient:

New Zealand's current visa is a 5-year multiple, the most important thing is that the next time you come to New Zealand do not need to wait for a visa, see the airfare specials (sometimes even 3k-4k round-trip), you can just say go, greatly reducing the cost of travel; you can apply for the whole family, the family application up to support the two big and two small family! four (need to be in the same family members on the account book), recommended New Zealand family visa is because only need the whole family application information, pay a person's visa fee, there is a chance that the family to get a five-year e-visa;

Chinese passports can be self-clearance, 10 seconds to enter and exit the New Zealand.

How to apply for a New Zealand visa

Online application is fast and easy and saves money, when traveling to New Zealand you should print out the e-visa document and keep it safe with your passport. This e-visa may be required when checking in or entering New Zealand. Start by visiting the Immigration New Zealand website:

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/audiences/chinese/visiting

Then select the 'Apply for a Tourist Visa' option and be sure to Choose the type of visa that matches the purpose of your trip,

If you take the chance of coming to New Zealand on a tourist visa to work or do other things, you are likely to be barred from entering the country and deported.

Select the "ImmigrationOnline" option to be redirected to the account registration page, and register your account to start your online application.

In addition, when applying for a visa online, please note:

Must have a UnionPay, VISA or MASTER credit card for payment;

Must fill out the application form in English even though it is in Chinese;

Provide the documents in PDF format.

All Chinese documents need to be prepared in English translation, is required to have NAATI certified translation company issued translation, you can pick up on a treasure.

When applying for a visa as a family unit, the main applicant is asked for more information, while other family members are relatively simple.

Additionally, in the "upload documents" section, you can submit additional proof of relevant information, such as birth certificates, driver's licenses, IELTS scores, past travel records, etc., in order to successfully pass the audit. Basically, the more documents you upload to prove your assets, the more years you can get a visa.

Simplified Visa

There is also an easier way to apply for a New Zealand visa, which in sis got in just 3

days. The New Zealand Immigration Department and some organizations have established a cooperative relationship, and applicants who meet specific requirements can apply for a visa through the simplified visa application process, which does not require proof of property, freezing of assets, or having a house and a car. in

Sister Y*** only submitted basic passport information (i.e., photo page and history of visas), photographs, a letter of support from the airline, a copy of the airline's membership card, and two supplemental forms.

Wondering if you qualify for the simplified process fast:

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/audiences/chinese/visiting/special-visa-processing-arrangements