NZ Travel Tips

State Highway 94 ends at a fiord — the Queenstown to Milford drive is one of the best road trips in the country, and worth planning around the season, not just the map.

The Crown Range road from Queenstown to Wanaka is the highest sealed local-road pass in the country — switchbacks, tussock, and a crossing that earns its reputation in any season.

Queenstown in winter is the reason many of our guests come to New Zealand at all. Snow settles on the Remarkables, the ski fields open, and the mountain access roads become part of the adventure. But those roads come with rules — and from winter 2026, the rules have changed. Here's what you need to know before you drive an Apolicar vehicle to the snow.

There is a particular feeling that arrives somewhere between Frankton and the Crown Range — the road tightens, the lake disappears behind you, and the car you are driving suddenly matters.

The vehicle you choose shapes the trip. Apolicar's fleet spans four distinct vehicle families. Here's how to find the right match for your group and your plans.

The drive to Mount Cook is one of the great South Island journeys. Not because of what you find at the end — though The Hermitage and Hooker Valley are justification enough — but because of what the road asks of you along the way

If you're planning a winter trip to the Queenstown ski fields, here's what matters when choosing your hire car.

Arriving into Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is one of the most scenic landings in the world — mountains on all sides, lake views on approach, and the feeling that your trip starts the moment you touch down.

Queenstown is compact, scenic and easy to explore on foot within the town centre. Many visitors stay near the waterfront, where restaurants, shops, and tour operators are all within walking distance.