Kiwi here; excellent video, I hope more people watch this video and heed your advice: we want people to come here and have a great time, not end up in an horrendous road crash. Driving in NZ can be a challenge even if it's just being distracted by the scenery ;-) One thing I might point out though is that a white sign with a red circle around it is a speed limit that you must obey. However a yellow sign is an advisory (like windy road ahead), if it has a speed then that is a recommended speed to take the corner that is comfortable, but it's not a limit. Other than that minor nitpick valuable video.

Yellow speed limit signs (just like in the US) are ADVISORY, and tell you the recommended speed for the curve for example

Hey NZer here. Yellow signs are recommended speed signs. Also part way through you have arrows pointing in the wrong direction on the road. Also if you have faster traffic behind you regardless of how fast you are going let it pass you.

Another Kiwi here, was going to comment on speed signs then read Stuve 715 had already. Pleased you've taken the effort to do this vid, as a truck driver I've seen some amazing horendious driving from visitors to our country, Thanks for posting.

Thank you for the great tips, is really helpful for people whom are travelling to new Zealand for a road trips with tips to take note to prevent any misfortune incident. Thanks alot once again!

Super helpful video. Going to see this beautiful area in May!

Great tips, very useful video

Very informative video as I consider a trip to New Zealand this year.

Thank you for this advice

Great tips😊 I feel better now. I'm going to drive in NZ in 2 days.

New Zealand needs major investments/improvements in its road infrastructure!… Wider roads with more lanes and much better signage! Considering the fact that railroads are not common in New Zealand and roads are the only way to get around, there should be much more roads with much better designs.

Thanks for the great tips, bravo

@worldnomac

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!

Thank you so much for making this video. It's really well done and I'm planning to share it with my community. This video is likely to save lives. Well done.

@worldnomac

3 жыл бұрын

If it saves even one life, the time and effort was beyond worth it to put this together. Thank you for sharing it, that means a lot!

The red and white signs are the legal limit, yellow ones are advisory like this curve is advised to be 60 kph.

Yeah those yellow signs are recommendations for those curves. NZ has a lot of issues around driving and infrastructure is certainly among the issues. Bad drivers is another one but sounds like you had a decent time.

The road construction is because of earthquakes, over the past 10 years we have had a lot of earthquakes, most notably in 2010 and 2011 which devastated Christchurch and the surrounding areas, and Kaikora, we are still rebuilding Christchurch even now. The quakes have petered off but still get one every now and then. Most of the road construction is because of them.

@worldnomac

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that comment and good to know. Hopefully there will not be as many in the future!

@madpete6438

3 жыл бұрын

@@worldnomac The place is full of faults. That is where we get all the volcanos, mountain ranges and fjords from. Earthquakes happen several times a day. No body really pays attention unless its over a 4.5 or 5..... Nice driving by the way - you are one of those people who will be welcome any time.

@worldnomac

3 жыл бұрын

@@madpete6438 That makes a lot of sense! Thank you for the warm welcome to return :)

I noticed that you Mentioned the south island... Does that differ in any way from the north island? I'm this video alone, I'm questioning whether I should Rent a car. I'm a safe driver. But, just like you, I'm from the states; and more specifically, a plain's state. With the scenery as a distraction, I'm getting concerned that my " I'm gonna do it on my own" traveling style might meet it's match in New Zealand.

Kiwis are use to the windy roads and its usually the locals that speed, and our roads are constantly being maintained, this is New Zealand one tenth of the States

@worldnomac

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! Thanks for your comment

Spectacular B-roll matey good one 😊👍and agreed new Zealand looks absolutely amazing! Stay safe though 😊liked for you. Intense indeed

Great video and should be shown on all inbound flights to remind people to take care as NZ roads are definitely not typical highways. A recommendation to ALL tourists doing a wine tour , drinking, or over tired is to not drive. We revert to what comes naturally and many tourists unfortunately cross over to the wrong side of the road, several recently with fatal consequences. This is the reason you see arrows painted on the roads including after one way bridges. Happy travels if you are visiting NZ I'm sure you will have a lot of wonderful memories 😁

@worldnomac

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I totally agree, I wish I had more info like this when I went to NZ. Thanks for your comment, this is really helpful for anyone viewing the comments!

I drive a left hand car(just like the US) never driven a right hand car. Worried as I'm going with my kids.Not very confident I can do it. Do you think I should skip renting a car? And book tours instead.

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black and yellow is recommended speed,not the limit.

I'm going through my restricted license and our rules signage and markings are so fucked up xD

Those yellow road signs are not the legal speed limit, they are a suggestion on what the government thinks is a safe speed to take that corner at

@worldnomac

3 жыл бұрын

It makes a lot of sense. It would be great if all tourists were forced to get a short run through on the signs when entering the country. It seems only some rental places do that for some people. Better safe than sorry :)

I'm driving in New Zealand in march (from UK) and really scared.

Any positives? Lucky not many car jackings!

Yeahhh, this gives me anxiety... do yall have Uber? Lol

@worldnomac

3 жыл бұрын

It is not as scary as it may seem, the video is meant to make people drive cautiously because the road s are very windy and paying attention is important!!

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@worldnomac

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!