Nelson to Christchurch drive – An epic 5-day itinerary by car
Photo Credit: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Nelson,+New+Zealand/christchurch/ The upper half of New Zealand’s South Island is full of spectacular places to discover. From hiking in the many protected ranges of Nelson Tasman to relaxing in the superb Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, you can expect exceptional views and entertaining attractions everywhere you go. And the best way to explore all […]
Escape to Nelson: Your Guide to the Region’s Best Wineries
Picture yourself and your loved ones surrounded by sun-drenched vineyards, a glass of world-class Sauvignon Blanc in hand as you drink in the stunning scenery of Nelson, New Zealand. The aromas of ripe fruit and fragrant flowers fill the air as you embark on the wine-tasting tour of a lifetime. Whether you’re a couple looking […]
Unusual Places in New Zealand
10 Charming Hidden Destinations You Need to Visit! How does it sound to discover 10 hidden gems in New Zealand you may not have heard of before? It’s time for you to uncover these charming locations that will blow your mind away. These secret spots offer visitors a glimpse into New Zealand’s rich culture and […]
Go mountain climbing! Explore every New Zealand summit
When it comes to lofty goals, it doesn’t come much loftier than a desire to explore every New Zealand mountain summit! And whether you’re an experienced mountain climber, tramper, trail runner or a day ambler, getting around all of them in a summer would be a tall order indeed. So we’ve prepared a brief guide […]
Win with the Pegasus Summer Holiday Writing Competition
Keen to win a $250 Prezzy Card? Tell us about your summer holiday road trip and be in to win! We love hearing about our customers’ great holidays in our rental cars, and we get a real thrill out of seeing where our cars take you as you travel around our big backyard here in […]
Pegasus Dunedin – A Family Affair
Lyndon grew up on a dairy farm located on the Taieri Plains just outside of Dunedin. Lyndon has continued the family farming tradition managing his own Dairy farm, as well as owning three Pegasus Rental Car branches in Dunedin – at the airport, city and Port Chalmers. Originally Lyndon was looking for a business that […]
Happy Birthday to us, Pegasus Rental Cars!
2019 marks 35 years of Pegasus Rental Cars being one of the largest, independently owned, second tier car rental companies in New Zealand. The ‘birth’ of which has had one of the most influential and far reaching consequences for the domestic and international traveller in New Zealand. Being a ‘second tier’ rental car company, positioned […]
Games to stop the dreaded question “Are we there yet?”
Travelling around New Zealand is fairly enjoyable for most adults as our scenery is pretty spectacular and varied. However, little ones in the back don’t seem to have the same attraction to these outdoor scenes. If you are faced with the prospect of a long car journey with the kids these school holidays we have […]
Fantastic Street Art Now in Whangārei
In January 2019, the Whangārei District Council partnered with Street Prints Manaia to bring the very first International Street Art Festival to the hub of Whangārei central city. Whangārei is just over a two hour drive north of Auckland (easy to rent a car from our Auckland Airport or Auckland South branch) and is the […]
11 of the Best Beaches in New Zealand
Spanning 15,000 kilometres of coastline, our island nation in the South Pacific is practically one grand, picturesque beach! Pick up a Pegasus rental car in any of New Zealand’s major urban centres, and you’re a mere 15 minutes from one of our stunning beaches. Here, the concept of ‘the beach’ is redefined—not as crowded spots […]