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How to Make the Most of Wellington in a Weekend

Short on time but big on curiosity? This two-day guide to Wellington shows you how to experience the capital’s best food, culture, and scenery—with freedom and flexibility.

The Ultimate Kiwi Road Trip Culinary Guide

The best way to experience New Zealand? One bite at a time. From fish and chips by the beach to artisan cheeses and vineyard lunches, this road trip-ready guide helps you eat well across the country—without blowing your budget or missing the good stuff.

Wellington’s Top Festivals

Dubbed by Lonely Planet as ‘the coolest little capital in the world’, it’s easy to see why millions flock to Wellington every single year. One of the main attractions of the capital of New Zealand is the incredible array of festivals that are hosted every single year in the city.

Ultimate Winter Road Trip in New Zealand’s South Island

With soaring skylines and snow-capped mountains, winter makes for one of the most beautiful times to road trip around New Zealand’s South Island. Pick up your Thrifty rental car and get going on the road with this guide to the ultimate road trip through Te Waipounamu.

Top 10 Things to Do in in New Zealand (That You Can’t Do Anywhere Else)

Discover the experiences you can have in New Zealand—and only in New Zealand—with this easy guide.

The Best Time to Visit the North Island: Weather, Festivals & Seasonal Travel Tips

New Zealand’s North Island has something for everyone, every season. This guide will give you a rundown of what each season has to offer, so you can pick the perfect time for your adventure.

Top Four Most Scenic Drives of the South Island

New Zealand is the perfect destination for an awe-inspiring road trip. This is especially true for the South Island: it’s a paradise filled with jaw-dropping mountains, a rugged landscape, glacier lakes, and so much more.

The Best School Holiday Experiences Across the North Island

The North Island/Te Ika-a-Māui provides the perfect playground of exploration for kids over the school holidays, with a range of family-friendly locations and activities to discover new kinds of fun.

The Best Queenstown Activities for a Big Friend Group

There’s no other place for big group adventures quite like Queenstown. With endless activities on offer, and so many suited to large groups of friends. The two Thrifty locations in Queenstown, make it easy to pick up your rental car and get going on your awesome adventures with a car full of mates.

The Best Parks and Forests for Hiking Around Auckland

Are you a keen hiker looking for the top trails to traipse? We’ve listed the top parks, forests and spots in and around Auckland for those looking to put their tramping shoes to good use; while getting to your favourite track in your rental car is easy with Thrifty.

The Best Middle-Earth Experiences in New Zealand

New Zealand has a lot going for it. Here, you can visit action-packed cities full of museums, art galleries, heritage trails and more. But for the past 20 years, something else has been bringing travellers from all corners of the globe to the island nation.

Sunrise Adventures in Gisborne: Best Beaches and Scenic Spots to Explore

There’s almost no better place in the entire world to greet the sunrise than the seaside village of Gisborne/Tairāwhiti. Here are some of the best places to experience this beautiful phenomenon around town.

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