Rotorua
We'd been recommended a walk in the redwood forest a few times but didn't see the attraction.
Now that we've been for a walk in the redwoods, we get it! Really good fun, plenty of tracks to choose from, and not far from a cafe.
W: Spot the red "Little Bit Fancy" t-shirt. It sticks out like a sore thumb!
Scion Research, Titikorangi Drive, Rotorua
When we visited (based on a local recommendation) it was a sunny long weekend Saturday and this place was absolutely packed: a mix of tourists and locals, which is always a good... See More
38 White Street, Fenton Park, Rotorua
Ciabatta is tucked away in an industrial area. Parking was at a premium when I arrived. Obviously well-known as there were a couple of tourist campervans rolling past. I grabbed a pain... See More
Rent one of our sports cars, EVs, or premium vehicles and travel NZ in style and safety. Check vehicle availability here.
EV ⚡️
All our Tesla Model 3 are the 2021 Standard Range Plus, single motor models. We include Tesla Supercharging and access to the Chargenet charging network: charged back to your credit card at cost. Expect around 300 km range on the open road, 400 km range around town.
SUV
Petrol
Touring
Whether you're staying in the city or adventuring futher afield our 2022 Volvo XC40 will carry you in comfort and style. - Space for for 4 adults - Large boot/trunk - ISOFIX points for children's car seats - Built-in NZ maps and navigation - Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - Packed with safety features - Easy around town, comfy on the open road - Four wheel drive: perfect for winter weather --- W: Everyone loved this vehicle so much we purchased another one in the exact same spec.
Diesel
Touring
Station Wagon/Estate
This is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C200d estate and it's one of our favourite vehicles: it's exceptionally comfortable and has plenty of room for luggage and passengers. It's not too big around town, and not too small for longer journeys. It's our go-to vehicle for long-distance adventures. This vehicle is a diesel and averages around 5L/100km, which is very fuel-efficient and inexpensive to operate. It is packed with safety features, includes ISOFIX mounting points for children's car seats, and a safety net for keeping luggage in the boot/trunk. This vehicle is reasonably low to the ground and is not suitable for unsealed roads.
EV ⚡️
👋 We'd like to encourage EV rentals in New Zealand so we're trying something different with this Tesla: fixed pricing, all-year-round, at a discounted weekly rate. This is a 2021 Standard Range Plus Tesla Model 3. The real-world range is around 300 km range on the open road, 400 km range around town. This will comfortably get you around New Zealand without too much hassle. We include access to Tesla Superchargers (plug in to charge, Tesla bill us automatically) and the Chargenet charging network (plug in, then swipe included card to charge). Costs will be automatically billed to your credit card.
SUV
Petrol
Touring
Whether you're staying in the city or adventuring futher afield our 2022 Volvo XC40 will carry you in comfort and style. - Space for for 4 adults - Large boot/trunk - ISOFIX points for children's car seats - Built-in NZ maps and navigation - Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - Packed with safety features - Easy around town, comfy on the open road - Four wheel drive: perfect for winter weather --- W: Everyone loved our first XC40 "Sven" so much that when we saw a second one for sale that was exactly the same we couldn't let the opportunity pass. So, we bought a second one: "Astrid". This is Astrid ❤️
Petrol
SUV
7 Seats
Our Volvo XC40 have been super-popular but we realise that they're just not big enough if you're travelling with young kids and have heaps of luggage. This is where the Skoda Kodiaq excels: it's got comfortable seating for seven and a huge boot space. Adaptive cruise control, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, ISOFIX attachment points for car seats, and good fuel economy.