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Looking for ideas for things to do on Waiheke Island? You’ve come to the right place! 18 km off the coast of Auckland you’ll find the idyllic little sanctuary that is Waiheke Island. It’s a destination that’s quickly become a popular getaway spot for locals and visitors alike. Known for its tropical subclimate, world-class vineyards […]

New Zealand is an amazing place for visitors with so many tourist-friendly activities. We’ve covered pretty much all of them in our blog, city and activity guides and trip itineraries but one thing we’ve never really looked at before is family-friendly activities in New Zealand…until now! A trip to New Zealand is very popular with […]

If you have a full Australian licence, you can drive in New Zealand for up to 18 months from the date you enter (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months). After 18 months, you will need to transfer to a New Zealand licence. You can drive on an Australian provisional drivers licence, providing you […]

You don’t need an international driving permit to drive in New Zealand, you can drive on your full US current driver’s licence for 18 months from the date you enter (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months). If you stay longer than 18 months, you will need to transfer to a New Zealand licence. […]

You can drive in New Zealand on your full Canadian licence for up to 18 months from the date you enter (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months), after this point, you will need to apply for a New Zealand driver’s licence. If your Canadian licence is in French, you must obtain an accurate […]

You can drive in New Zealand on your Class 1 Japanese licence for 18 months from the date you enter (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months), provided you do not have any suspensions or disqualifications. You do not need an international driving permit (IDP) but you must obtain, and always carry with you, […]

If you have a full Chinese driver licence, you can drive in New Zealand for the period of 18 months following your entry (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months). Beyond 18 months, you must convert to a New Zealand driver licence. If you are on a provisional driver licence, you must adhere to […]

If you have a full German driver licence, you can drive in New Zealand for 18 months following your entry (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months). After 18 months, you will need to transfer to a New Zealand licence to continue to drive. If you have received your German driver licence in the […]