I had an absolute ball driving around New Zealand.

I drove almost 4,000 kms, but if you're thinking of doing it here are a few tips to assist you:

1. Share the driving with someone else - you'll also get many signs encouraging you to do that too
2. Stop often to look at the scenery so you don't get distracted while driving
3. Invest in GPS - although there aren't many roads always best if you're on your own to have GPS rather than try to read a map while driving
4. Stick to the speed limits - the police are hard ass about that!
5. Get some good music as the radio will cut out - if you're driving into the mountains or out into the country then invest in CDs or an MP3 so you have some company
6. Don't be afraid to go slowly round corners on windy roads - you may see lorries and coaches going fast but they know the roads, you don't so don't make yourself sick or get into an accident and drive slowly
7. Be brave and overtake, but take a deep breath and speed up if you see a car coming towards you - I had a few of these moments, but don't be afraid to overtake when the road is clear
8. You will kill an animal or two so don't feel bad - bees, flies and possibly birds will fly into your car and you'll see a LOT of roadkill so don't feel bad. Apparently you're encouraged to kill possums if you see them as they're a pest
9. On the west coast make sure you fill up at every station you see as you don't know when the next one is you'll come across
10. Learn to love one lane bridges!
11. Enjoy - it's a beautiful country so take in the scenery as you pass through it

Oh & also don't forget to make sure your camera is charged so you can capture your travels.

Plus each bigger town has an icon (statue) that marks them out from others, I only managed to get a few but it certainly makes your trip more interesting!!