Driving in New Zealand — International Driving Permit guide
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在以下地区驾车 New Zealand

Middle-earth landscapes and adventure sports. Epic drives on South Island and North Island scenic routes.

照片: Tobias Keller / Unsplash

基本信息

IDP Status
需要国际驾照
行驶方向
靠左

限速规定

50
市区
50 km/h
100
郊区
100 km/h
100
高速公路
100 km/h

国家旅行指南

New Zealand, the filming location for Middle-earth, offers dramatic landscapes from geothermal wonderlands to glacier-carved fjords, adventure sports, and Maori culture. These Pacific islands provide some of Earth's most spectacular driving routes.

The South Island delivers overwhelming natural beauty. Milford Sound (Piri Te Anau) presents sheer cliffs and waterfalls in Fiordland National Park. The drive from Queenstown through Crown Range to Wanaka showcases alpine scenery. Mount Cook/Aoraki National Park provides glacier hiking.

Queenstown, the adventure capital, offers bungee jumping, jet boating, skiing, and wine tours. The West Coast road passes Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers with ancient forests. Abel Tasman National Park combines golden beaches with coastal hiking.

The North Island features Rotorua's geothermal activity and Maori culture, Hobbiton movie set near Matamata, and the surf beaches of Raglan. Auckland provides cosmopolitan dining while the Bay of Islands offers sailing and dolphins.

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing ranks among the world's great day hikes, passing volcanic landscapes used in the Lord of the Rings films.

New Zealand cuisine emphasizes fresh seafood, lamb, and wine from Marlborough, Central Otago, and Hawke's Bay. Maori hangi (earth oven) provides traditional experience.

Driving in New Zealand is on the left with excellent roads but often winding routes. An International Driving Permit is required for visits over 12 months. Distances can be deceptive—allow generous time for scenic routes.

热门驾车目的地

1
Milford Sound Road
2
Southern Scenic Route
3
Thermal Explorer Highway
4
Pacific Coast Highway

驾车贴士

始终随身携带国际驾照及本国驾照
熟悉当地交通规则
租车时核实保险要求
遵守当地限速规定

常见问题解答

Do I need an IDP to drive in New Zealand?

Yes, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required to drive in New Zealand. The IDP works alongside your national driving license.

Which side of the road do they drive on in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, traffic drives on the left side of the road.

What are the speed limits in New Zealand?

Speed limits in New Zealand: urban areas — 50 km/h, rural roads — 100 km/h, highways — 100 km/h.

How do I get an IDP for New Zealand?

You can get your IDP online through our website in just a few minutes. You'll need a photo and your national driving license details.

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Get your International Driving Permit in minutes and start exploring!

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实用信息

国家代码NZ
行驶方向靠左
国际驾照状态Required
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