Detailed New Zealand Maps

There are a number of detailed maps of New Zealand you can use for your travel research. The listed PDF map will give you a clear overview of major towns, cities, roads, rivers and lakes — great for getting a general overview of New Zealand.

North Island New Zealand Map

The North Island map highlights the things to do and see across Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō, Hawke's Bay and Wellington. Use it to scope out which regions you want to combine on a single trip.

Helpful YouTube Video Links

Visual research goes a long way. These curated playlists walk you through trip planning, sample itineraries, road trips and the must-do experiences across New Zealand.

• NZ Trip Planning Playlist
• NZ Itinerary Samples Playlist
• NZ Road Trips Playlist
• NZ Visit Places Playlist
• NZ Must Do Playlist
• Quality Rental Cars at Affordable Prices
• Wide Range of Motorhomes & Campervans

South Island New Zealand Map

The South Island map gives you a clear picture of the activity highlights — from Marlborough and Nelson in the north, down through the West Coast glaciers, the Southern Alps, Queenstown, Fiordland and the Catlins.

Using Google Maps for NZ Trip Planning

In today's digital world, there are a number of tools you can use to make maps interactive and beneficial for your holiday. Google Maps is a great starting point — but be aware that driving times from A to B are often optimistic. For example, Google Maps lists Fox Glacier to Wānaka as 262 km / 3h 15m. We'd suggest adding 15% more time (around 30–40 minutes) on top.

Most New Zealand roads are not highways but scenic routes that invite a "stop and go" style of travel. Always allow for weather and road conditions, and build in time for the photo stops you'll inevitably want to make.

Walking and Hiking Maps

For walking and hiking maps across New Zealand's national parks and Great Walks, the Department of Conservation maintains a comprehensive online library of free downloadable maps.

North & South Island Distance Maps

Remember to take into account the different types of roads you'll be travelling. Many New Zealand roads are quite flat, but there are some very winding sections — these will take longer than you think.

All distances shown in kilometres (1 km = 0.62 miles).