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BollardNew Zealand Bollards
New Zealand bollards have a red strip wrapping around the top, continuing all the way around the back and part of the front. The front or back often has a thin yellow or white reflector.
BollardWellington Bollard Variant
A typical bollard with a black stripe instead of a red one is commonly found in Wellington. This is especially noted in older Generation 3 coverage.
BollardGreen-Striped Bollard
A typical bollard with a green stripe is common in southern Canterbury. It also appears in some pockets in eastern Southland.
BollardBollard Highway Numbers
Bollards can sometimes have highway numbers written on them. Use this as a clue when identifying New Zealand.
BollardWellington Black-Striped Bollards
Bollards featuring a black stripe instead of a red one are commonly found in Wellington, particularly within older Generation 3 coverage.
BollardGreen-Striped Bollards
A typical bollard featuring a green stripe is common in southern Canterbury, as well as in some pockets of eastern Southland.
BollardWellington Black-Striped Bollards
In Wellington, a variation of the typical bollard features a black stripe instead of a red one. This is commonly found in older Generation 3 coverage.
BollardNew Zealand Bollards
New Zealand bollards feature a red strip wrapping around the top, covering the entire back and part of the front. A white reflector is often present on either the front or the back.
BollardGreen-Striped Bollards
Bollards featuring a green stripe are common in southern Canterbury and in certain pockets of eastern Southland.
BollardNew Zealand Bollards
New Zealand bollards feature a red strip near the top that wraps completely around the back and partially around the front. A white reflector is often located on the front or back.
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BollardNew Zealand Bollards
These bollards are unique to New Zealand.
BollardWhite Licence Plates
New Zealand uses white licence plates with black text. In blur, they can appear mostly white.
PlateNew Zealand Phone Numbers
New Zealand phone numbers consist of seven digits preceded by a two-digit area code. Numbers starting with 02 are mobile numbers.
PlateFront and Back License Plates
License plates in New Zealand are displayed on both the front and back.
PlateCustom Plate Sides
Some vehicles have custom licence plates that make the sides of the plate appear blue or black.
PlateNew Zealand License Plates
New Zealand uses white license plates with black text. These plates appear mostly white through the blur.
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PlateLicense Plates
New Zealand plates are shown on both the front and back of the vehicle.
PlateNew Zealand Phone Numbers
New Zealand phone numbers consist of seven digits preceded by a two-digit area code. Numbers starting with 02 are mobile numbers.
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PlateFront and Back Plates
New Zealand vehicles display license plates on both the front and the back.
PlateNew Zealand License Plates
New Zealand uses white license plates with black text. These plates appear mostly white through the blur.
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Language ScriptAvenue Street Suffix
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Avenue' is abbreviated as 'Ave'.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Rise
New Zealand uses 'Rise' as a street suffix.
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Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
In New Zealand, the street suffix for 'Alley' is designated as 'Alley' or 'Aisle'.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Bend
In New Zealand, 'Bend' is used as a street suffix.
Language ScriptGrove Street Suffix
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Grove' is abbreviated as 'Gr'.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Line
In New Zealand, the word 'Line' is used as a street suffix.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Link
In New Zealand, 'Link' is used as a street suffix.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffix
The term "Mews" is used as a street suffix in New Zealand.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Park
In New Zealand, the street suffix for Park is written as Park.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Point
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Point' is written as 'Point'.
Language ScriptThe Quay Street Suffix
The street suffix 'Quay' is used in New Zealand to refer to an embankment, quay, or dike.
Language ScriptRoad Suffix Abbreviation
In New Zealand, the street suffix "Road" is abbreviated as "Rd".
Language ScriptTerrace Street Suffix
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Terrace' is abbreviated as 'Tce'.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix View
In New Zealand, 'View' is used as a street suffix.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffix
New Zealand uses the street suffix 'Walk'.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Variation
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Gardens' is written as 'Garden'.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
Street suffixes in New Zealand can include Court, Crt, Courts, and Crts, representing a court or yard.
Language ScriptCrescent Street Suffix
In New Zealand, the street suffix Crescent is abbreviated as Cres.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Downs
The term "Downs" is used as a street suffix in New Zealand.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Convention
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Gardens' is written as 'Garden'.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffix
The term "Glade" is utilized as a street suffix in New Zealand.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Bend
In New Zealand, 'Bend' is used as a street suffix.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffix
New Zealand uses the street suffix 'Bridge', which is abbreviated as 'Br'.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
In New Zealand, the term "Bypass" is used as a street suffix.
Language ScriptGrove Street Suffix
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Grove' is abbreviated as 'Gr'.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Line
The term 'Line' is used as a street suffix in New Zealand.
Language ScriptStreet Suffixes
In New Zealand, the street suffix for Park is written as Park.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Bridge' is abbreviated as 'Br'.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffix
In New Zealand, the street suffix for a bypass is written as "Bypass".
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
In New Zealand, the street suffixes Court, Crt, Courts, and Crts represent a court or yard.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffix
In New Zealand, 'Cove' is used as a street suffix.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Downs
The term 'Downs' is used as a street suffix in New Zealand.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Gate
In New Zealand, the word "Gate" is used as a street suffix.
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In New Zealand, 'Glade' is used as a street suffix.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Hill
In New Zealand, the word "Hill" is used as a street suffix.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Lane' is abbreviated as 'Ln'.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Link
In New Zealand, 'Link' is used as a street suffix.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Mall
The term 'Mall' is used as a street suffix in New Zealand.
Language ScriptMews Street Suffix
New Zealand uses 'Mews' as a street suffix.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffix
The street suffix 'Place' is abbreviated as 'Pl' in New Zealand.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
Street name suffixes in New Zealand include Promenade, Prom, and Esplanade.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Rise
New Zealand uses 'Rise' as a street suffix.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Road
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Road' is abbreviated as 'Rd'.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
In New Zealand, the street suffix for a square is written as 'Square' or 'Plaza'.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
The street suffix "Terrace" is abbreviated as "Tce" in New Zealand.
Language ScriptValley Street Suffix
New Zealand uses Valley as a street suffix.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffix
New Zealand uses 'Walk' as a street suffix.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Point' is written as 'Point'.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
In New Zealand, the street suffix Alley is written as Alley or Aisle.
Language ScriptBoulevard Street Suffix
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Boulevard' is used and can be abbreviated as 'Blvd'.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
In New Zealand, the street suffix "Close" is abbreviated as "Cl".
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
In New Zealand, the word "Cove" is used as a street suffix.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix in New Zealand
The term "Gate" is used as a street suffix in New Zealand.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
In New Zealand, the street suffix Lane is abbreviated as Ln.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
The street suffix "Mall" is written as "Mall" in New Zealand.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Abbreviation
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Place' is abbreviated as 'Pl'.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
Street suffixes in New Zealand include Promenade, Prom, and Esplanade.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
In New Zealand, the street suffix for a square is designated as either 'Square' or 'Plaza'.
Language ScriptValley Street Suffix
In New Zealand, the street suffix Valley is written as Valley.
Language ScriptCrescent Street Suffix
In New Zealand, the street suffix Crescent is abbreviated as Cres.
Language ScriptAvenue Street Suffix
In New Zealand, the street suffix Avenue is abbreviated as Ave.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffixes
In New Zealand, street signs use the suffix 'Boulevard', which is also abbreviated as 'Blvd'.
Language ScriptNew Zealand Street Suffix
In New Zealand, the street suffix "Close" is abbreviated as "Cl".
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Quay
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Quay' is used to denote an embankment, quay, or dike.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Abbreviation
In New Zealand, the street suffix "Street" is abbreviated as "St".
Language ScriptStreet Suffix View
In New Zealand, 'View' is used as a street suffix.
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Road SignNew Zealand Give-Way Signs
Give-way signs in New Zealand feature a white border and red text.
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Road SignUnique City Bus Stops
The cities of Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch all feature unique bus stop signs.
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Road SignNew Zealand Road Signs
The majority of directional and warning signs in New Zealand are held up by white posts, and warning signs are painted yellow.
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Road SignNew Zealand Bridge Markers
Bridge markers on New Zealand state highways display the highway number inside a red crest on a white marker. A yellow marker indicates the name of the river or bridge.
Road SignWooden Sign Extensions
Significantly longer wooden extensions are mainly found in Southland and Hawke's Bay, but can also be seen in Otago.
Road SignSouthern New Zealand Street Signs
Southern New Zealand features numerous town- and city-specific street signs.
Road SignNew Zealand Road Signs
The majority of directional and warning signs in New Zealand are supported by white posts. Warning signs are painted yellow.
Road SignNew Zealand Directional Signs
New Zealand uses green directional signs. On state highways, the highway number is always displayed inside a red crest.
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Road SignBlue Street Signs
New Zealand frequently uses blue street signs with white text, which are especially common in rural areas. Although other colors exist, blue is the most prevalent.
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Road SignNew Zealand Give-Way Signs
Give-way signs in New Zealand feature a white border and red text.
Road SignBlue Street Signs
New Zealand frequently uses blue street signs with white text, particularly in rural areas. While other colors can be seen, blue is the most common.
Road SignNew Zealand Directional Signs
New Zealand features green directional signs. On state highways, the highway number is always displayed inside a red crest.
Road SignNew Zealand Bridge Markers
On New Zealand state highways, bridge markers display the highway number in a red crest on a white marker. Yellow markers indicate the name of the river or bridge.
Road SignNew Zealand Bus Stop Signs
The cities of Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch each feature unique designs for their bus stop signs.
Road SignWooden Sign Extensions
Significantly longer wooden extensions are mainly found in Southland and Hawke's Bay, but can also be seen in Otago.
Road SignBlue Street Signs
New Zealand often uses blue street signs with white text, especially in rural areas. Other sign colours can also be seen, but blue is the most common.
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Road MarkingNew Zealand Road Lines
Road markings in New Zealand feature yellow lines on the outside and white lines on the inside.
Road MarkingNew Zealand Road Markings
In New Zealand, road markings feature yellow lines on the outside and white lines on the inside.
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ArchitectureArthur's Pass State Highway 73
State Highway 73 near Arthur's Pass can be recognized by an almost dried-out river with an abundance of gravel on the bed. Additionally, the Street View car in Arthur's Pass drove behind a black pickup truck with two ladders on its roof.
ArchitectureState Highway 73 near Arthur's Pass
State Highway 73 near Arthur's Pass can be recognized by an almost dried-out riverbed with abundant gravel. The Street View camera car in this area drove behind a black pickup truck carrying two ladders on its roof.
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ArchitectureSouthland and Otago Vegetation
The flatter parts of the Southland and Otago regions feature a cold climate and sloping, alpine hills. The vegetation in these areas is often quite stunted due to this climate.
VegetationMount Ruapehu Volcanic Landscape
Coverage of Mount Ruapehu is characterized by a dark volcanic landscape and a distinct lack of vegetation.
VegetationTongariro National Park Vegetation
The area around Tongariro National Park is characterized by low-lying volcanic vegetation. Mount Ruapehu and Mount Tongariro are located in the vicinity, and their tops are often covered by clouds.
VegetationCanterbury Plains Vegetation
Tall hedge and tree rows are particularly common in the Canterbury region. They are mostly found in the Canterbury plains, which comprise very flat, large fields.
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VegetationCanterbury Plains Vegetation
Tall hedge and tree rows are particularly common in the Canterbury region. They are mostly found across the Canterbury plains, which consist of very flat, large fields.
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VegetationMount Ruapehu Landscape
Mount Ruapehu features a dark volcanic landscape with a distinct lack of vegetation.
VegetationTongariro National Park Vegetation
The area around Tongariro National Park is characterized by low-lying volcanic vegetation. Mount Ruapehu and Mount Tongariro are located in the vicinity, and their tops are often covered by clouds.
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VegetationMarlborough Possum Guards
Most utility poles in the Marlborough region feature a long, square-shaped, olive-brown possum guard. These can appear alongside the usual shorter silver possum guards.
VegetationBanks Peninsula Landscape
The Banks Peninsula, also sometimes called Akaroa due to the town, features a rocky landscape with grassy hills and small patches of trees.
VegetationMarlborough Possum Guards
Most utility poles in the Marlborough region feature long, square-shaped, olive-brown possum guards. These can appear alongside the standard shorter silver possum guards.
VegetationSouthland and Otago Vegetation
The flatter parts of the Southland and Otago regions feature a cold climate and sloping, alpine hills. The vegetation in these areas is often quite stunted due to the cold climate.
VegetationBanks Peninsula Landscape
The Banks Peninsula, sometimes called Akaroa due to the town, features a rocky terrain with grassy hills and small patches of trees.
VegetationSouthern Alps Vegetation
The Southern Alps are a large, snowy mountain range stretching throughout the majority of the South Island. Vegetation on these mountains becomes rarer further south.
VegetationSouthern Alps Vegetation
The Southern Alps are a large, snowy mountain range stretching throughout the majority of the South Island. Vegetation on these mountains becomes rarer the further south it is.
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VegetationPirongia and Kakepuku Mountains
In an otherwise mostly flat landscape, the long mountain range of Mount Pirongia to the west features two distinct small bumps, while Mount Kakepuku to the south has a volcanic cone shape.
TerrainState Highway 94
State Highway 94 is characterized by dense Nothofagus fusca forest surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
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TerrainHutt Valley Terrain
The cities of Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt are located in a wide, green valley that runs southwest to northeast.
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TerrainState Highway 80
State Highway 80 in the Southern Alps runs north-south through a glacial valley. The road is bordered by snow-capped mountains to the west, and the Tasman River and Lake Pukaki to the east.
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TerrainWest Coast Temperate Rainforests
The West Coast and part of the Tasman region on the South Island feature a rugged landscape with hundreds of tall hills and mountains. This area is characterized by temperate rainforests with dark, compact greenery resulting from high rainfall.
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TerrainHutt Valley Terrain
The cities of Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt are situated in a wide, green valley that runs from the southwest to the northeast.
TerrainState Highway 94
State Highway 94 is characterized by dense Nothofagus fusca forest surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
TerrainMount Pirongia and Mount Kakepuku
In an otherwise mostly flat landscape, Mount Pirongia is a long mountain range to the west with two distinct small bumps. To the south, Mount Kakepuku features a volcanic cone shape.
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TerrainMarlborough Sounds Terrain
The Marlborough Sounds region in northern Marlborough features densely forested mountains protruding from the water.
TerrainPutauaki Volcano
The Putauaki volcano in the eastern Bay of Plenty has a seemingly cut-off top. This summit vaguely resembles the shape of a frog, with two big eyes protruding on either side.
TerrainCanterbury's Flat Landscape
Due to the flat landscape of the Canterbury region, mountains are often visible in the distance to the west.
TerrainState Highway 80
This north-south highway in the Southern Alps runs up a glacial valley. Snow-capped mountains line the west side of the road, while the Tasman River and Lake Pukaki lie to the east.
TerrainCanterbury's Flat Landscape
Due to the flat landscape of the Canterbury region, mountains can often be seen in the distance to the west.
TerrainMarlborough Sounds
The Marlborough Sounds in northern Marlborough feature densely forested mountains protruding from the water.
TerrainSouth Island Rainforests and Hills
The West Coast and part of the Tasman region on the South Island feature rugged landscapes with hundreds of tall hills and mountains. These areas are characterized by temperate rainforests and dark, compact greenery resulting from high rainfall.
TerrainPutauaki Volcano's Frog-Like Peak
The Putauaki volcano in the eastern Bay of Plenty has a seemingly cut-off top. This peak vaguely resembles the shape of a frog, with two large eyes protruding on either side of the top.
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Driving SideStreet Suffix Abbreviation
In New Zealand, the street suffix 'Drive' is abbreviated as 'Dr'.
Driving SideSouthland Possum Guards
Many utility poles in Southland feature a long, cylindrical silver possum guard. These are also found more rarely in western Otago.
Utility PoleNorth Island Pole Stickers
A small, white horizontal sticker with several numbers can be found on utility poles in parts of the North Island.
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Utility PoleTimaru Utility Pole Markings
Utility poles near Timaru often feature a tall rectangle of orange paint. This painted section contains the text 'DANGER LIVE WIRES'.
Utility PoleWaikato Middle Insulator Poles
Utility poles featuring the middle insulator installed on top of a tall metal bar are commonly located along the Auckland-Waikato border and throughout other areas of Waikato.
Utility PoleWhite Painted Crossbars
Some concrete poles in eastern Waikato and Whanganui city feature wooden crossbars with white paint on the middle section. This white painted crossbar is also found in parts of western Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui, and eastern Wellington.
Utility PoleYellow Triangle Pole Stickers
A warning sticker featuring a yellow danger triangle between two white rectangles is attached to poles in Hawke's Bay, from Lake Taupo to Lake Rotorua, in northern Waikato, and south of Auckland city.
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A small black horizontal pole sticker with several numbers is often found in Taranaki and Wellington. This sticker may also rarely be found in parts of Manawatū-Whanganui, Waikato, and southern Hawke's Bay.
Utility PoleWhite Painted Wooden Crossbars
In New Zealand, some concrete utility poles in eastern Waikato and Whanganui city feature white paint on the middle of their wooden crossbars. This painted crossbar is also found in parts of western Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui, and eastern Wellington.
Utility PoleSquare Concrete Utility Poles
Square concrete poles lacking the typical indent are most common in Southland, though they also appear in Otago, Taranaki, and Manawatū-Whanganui.
Utility PoleNew Zealand Holey Poles
Holey utility poles are most commonly found in Southland and around Auckland.
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Utility PoleGisborne Yellow Pole Tags
Most utility poles in Gisborne feature a yellow tag resembling a cow tag. These tags are also found in northern Hawke's Bay and a few spots on the South Island.
Utility PoleWaikato Middle Insulator Poles
Poles with the middle insulator installed on top of a tall metal bar are frequently found along the Auckland-Waikato border and in other parts of the Waikato region.
Utility PoleYellow Utility Pole Tags
Most utility poles in Gisborne feature a yellow tag resembling a cow tag. These tags are also found in northern Hawke's Bay and a few spots on the South Island.
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Utility PoleNew Zealand Utility Poles
The most common utility poles in New Zealand are made of concrete and feature a single long indent running most of the way up. Most of these concrete poles are equipped with small silver possum guards.
Utility PoleYellow Triangle Pole Stickers
Utility poles in New Zealand featuring a warning sticker with a yellow danger triangle between two white rectangles are found in Hawke's Bay, from Lake Taupo to Lake Rotorua, in northern Waikato, and south of Auckland.
Utility PoleNorth Island Pole Stickers
A small white horizontal sticker containing several numbers can be found on poles in multiple parts of the North Island.
Utility PoleNew Zealand Utility Poles
The most common utility poles in New Zealand are made of concrete with a single long indent running most of the way up. Most of these concrete poles feature small silver possum guards.
Utility PoleSquare Concrete Poles
Square concrete poles without the usual indent are most common in Southland. These poles can also be found in Otago, Taranaki, and Manawatū-Whanganui.
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Utility PoleHoley Utility Poles
In New Zealand, utility poles with holes are most commonly found in the Southland region and around Auckland.
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Utility PoleTimaru Utility Poles
Utility poles near Timaru often feature a tall rectangle of orange paint with the text "DANGER LIVE WIRES".
Utility PoleBlack Numbered Pole Stickers
A small horizontal black sticker with several numbers is frequently found on utility poles in Taranaki and Wellington. It is also rarely seen in parts of Manawatū-Whanganui, Waikato, and southern Hawke's Bay.
Utility PoleSouthland Possum Guards
Many utility poles in Southland feature a long cylindrical silver possum guard. These are also found more rarely in western Otago.
Utility PoleYellow and Black Chevrons
New Zealand uses black-on-yellow chevrons with a thin black border. These chevrons are very rarely used.
OtherNew Zealand Rubbish Bins
Several New Zealand cities feature distinctive rubbish bins distinguished by council logos on the front. The colors of the bin lids vary within these cities.
OtherState Highway Numbering
Two-digit state highway numbers are arranged sequentially from North to South. Single-digit highways are few in number and run through large parts of the country.
OtherNew Zealand Chevrons
New Zealand uses black-on-yellow chevrons with a thin black border. These signs are very rarely used.
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OtherState Highway 85
State Highway 85 is located in the Otago region, featuring a section between the towns of Becks and Morisson.
OtherFruit Farms with Green Netting
Fruit farms covered in green netting are particularly common near Tauranga and can also be seen near Gisborne.
OtherState Highway 85
State Highway 85 is located in Otago, with a section of the road running between the towns of Becks and Morisson.
OtherHilly Wellington
The city of Wellington is easily recognized by how hilly it is.
OtherBlurred Street View Car Pattern
A specific Street View car features a blurred-out white-blue-white pattern. This vehicle is mainly found on the South Island or around and north of Auckland.
OtherWhite and Blue Front Car
A car with a white and blue front is mostly found on the North Island. It can also occasionally be found in Canterbury and Marlborough on the South Island.
OtherExtended Fence Posts
Fences in Hawke's Bay, and occasionally in Manawatū-Whanganui and Gisborne, often feature short pieces of wood attached to the posts to slightly extend them.
OtherThin Metal Fence Posts
Fences with thin metal fence posts are almost entirely exclusive to the South Island of New Zealand.
OtherTightly Packed Wooden Fences
Wooden fences with tightly packed posts are most common on the North Island and the northern part of the South Island.
OtherBlack Five-Digit Stickers
Medium-sized black vertical stickers featuring five digits are found in the West Coast, Tasman, southern Canterbury, and southern Northland regions.
OtherOff-Centre Crossbars
Uneven, off-centre crossbars are found in Otago, Marlborough, Wellington, and Taranaki.
OtherNorth Island Corn
In New Zealand, corn is grown almost exclusively on the North Island.
OtherMarlborough and Hawke's Bay Vineyards
Vineyards are particularly common in the Marlborough and Hawke's Bay regions.
OtherBay of Plenty Tall Hedges
Very tall hedges are located in the Bay of Plenty region, primarily around Tauranga.
OtherNorthland Coverage and Roads
Generation 2 coverage and gravel roads are particularly common in the Northland region.
OtherSouthern Alps Glacial Lakes
The Southern Alps area north and south of Queenstown contains numerous glacial lakes. These lakes are recognizable by their clear waters and teal colors.
OtherHawke's Bay Street View
Hawke's Bay features dry, golden grassy hills. In Generation 4 coverage, the area is sunny and features a white Street View car.
OtherFerns in Forested Areas
Ferns are very commonly seen growing in forested areas in New Zealand.
OtherGive-Way Road Triangles
Intersections in New Zealand often feature give-way triangles painted on the road.
OtherChristchurch Earthquake Road Damage
Following a 2011 earthquake in Christchurch, roads on coverage often appear in bad shape. Water damage caused many driveways to be cut off from streets due to large puddles of water, dirt, or mud.
OtherStewart Island Coverage
Coverage on Stewart Island is restricted to the area around the settlement of Oban, which only has Generation 3 camera coverage. The area is recognizable by a distinct bay often filled with small boats.
OtherWhite and Blue Front Car
A car with a white and blue front is mostly found on the North Island, though it can occasionally be seen in Canterbury and Marlborough on the South Island.
OtherGapped Wooden Fences
Wooden fences with a big gap in-between them are most common on the South Island and in Taranaki.
OtherSolid Outer White Lines
Solid outer white lines without middle lines are most common in Gisborne, but can also be found in northern Hawke's Bay and Wellington.
OtherBlack Vertical Five-Digit Stickers
A medium-sized black vertical sticker containing five digits is found in the West Coast, Tasman, southern Canterbury, and southern Northland regions.
OtherPhormium Tenax in Southland
While Phormium tenax can be found across New Zealand, seeing them in long, neat rows suggests the Southland region.
OtherMount Taranaki
Mount Taranaki, formerly known as Mount Egmont, features relatively smooth slopes and a pointed, often snowy peak. It can be identified from afar because the surrounding landscape is flat.
OtherBright Sandy Cliffs
Bright sandy cliffs are a common sight in the central region of Manawatū-Whanganui. These cliffs can also be found in parts of Taranaki and Waikato.
OtherState Highway Numbering
Two-digit state highway numbers follow a sequential pattern from North to South. Single-digit highways run through large parts of the country, but there are only a small number of them.
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Fruit farms covered in green netting are particularly common near Tauranga and can also be seen near Gisborne.
OtherRecognizing Wellington
The city of Wellington is easily recognized by its hilly terrain.
OtherNew Zealand Street View Car
A New Zealand Street View car features a blurred-out white-blue-white pattern. It is mainly found on the South Island or around and north of Auckland.
OtherExtended Fence Posts
Fences featuring short pieces of wood attached to posts to slightly extend them are common in Hawke's Bay. These extensions can also occasionally be seen in Manawatū-Whanganui and Gisborne.
OtherSouth Island Metal Fences
Fences with thin metal posts are almost exclusive to the South Island of New Zealand.
OtherTightly Packed Wooden Fences
Wooden fences with tightly packed posts are most common on the North Island and the northern portion of the South Island.
OtherOff-Centre Crossbars
Uneven, off-centre crossbars are found in Otago, Marlborough, Wellington, and Taranaki.
OtherNorth Island Corn Cultivation
In New Zealand, corn is almost exclusively found on the North Island.
OtherMarlborough and Hawke's Bay Vineyards
Vineyards are particularly common in the Marlborough and Hawke's Bay regions.
OtherBay of Plenty Tall Hedges
Very tall hedges are found in the Bay of Plenty, mainly around Tauranga.
OtherNorthland Region Characteristics
Generation 2 coverage and gravel roads are particularly common in the Northland region.
OtherSouthern Alps Glacial Lakes
The Southern Alps region north and south of Queenstown contains numerous glacial lakes. These lakes are recognizable by their clear waters and distinct teal colors.
OtherHawke's Bay Landscape
Hawke's Bay features dry, golden grassy hills. In Generation 4 Street View, it is sunny and shows a white car.
OtherCouncil Rubbish Bins
Several cities in New Zealand feature distinctive rubbish bins distinguished by council logos on the front. The colors of the bin lids vary within these cities.
OtherGive-Way Road Triangles
Intersections in New Zealand often feature give-way triangles painted on the road.
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OtherChristchurch Earthquake Road Damage
Following a 2011 earthquake in Christchurch, road coverage often shows streets in very bad shape. Water damage caused many driveways to be cut off from streets by large puddles of water, dirt, or mud.
OtherSolid Outer White Lines
Solid outer white lines without middle lines are most common in Gisborne, but they can also be found in northern Hawke's Bay and Wellington.
OtherStewart Island Coverage
Stewart Island's coverage is limited to the area around the settlement of Oban, which features a distinct bay often filled with small boats. This area only has Generation 3 camera coverage.
OtherGapped Wooden Fences
Wooden fences with a large gap between them are most commonly found on the South Island and in the Taranaki region.
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OtherPhormium Tenax Rows
While Phormium tenax can be found across New Zealand, seeing them planted in long, neat rows indicates the Southland region.
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OtherMount Taranaki
Mount Taranaki, formerly known as Mount Egmont, features relatively smooth slopes and a pointed, often snowy peak. The mountain can be identified from afar because the surrounding area is flat.
OtherBright Sandy Cliffs
Bright sandy cliffs are a common sight in the central region of Manawatū-Whanganui. They can also be found in parts of Taranaki and Waikato.
OtherForested Area Ferns
Ferns are very commonly found growing in forested areas in New Zealand.
OtherT2Intermediate tells
Road Marking Colors
Road lines use yellow on the outside and white on the inside.
Road MarkingRoad Marking Clues
New Zealand normally uses white outer road lines. Yellow dashed outer lines can appear in populated areas, and smaller roads may have no outer lines; inner lines are either a single dashed white line or unbroken double yellow lines.
Road MarkingStreet View Car Pattern
Look for a blurred white-blue-white Street View car pattern. It is mainly found on the South Island or around and north of Auckland.
VegetationCanterbury Hedge Rows
Tall hedge and tree rows are especially common in Canterbury. They are mostly found on the Canterbury Plains, where the fields are very flat and large.
VegetationOtago Peninsula Vegetation
The Otago Peninsula east of Dunedin is marked by cabbage trees, yellow-flowered bushes, small groves of cone-shaped pine trees, and New Zealand flax. Poles there often have off-centre crossbars.
VegetationSouthern Alps Vegetation
The Southern Alps are a large, snowy mountain range that stretches across most of the South Island. Vegetation on the mountains becomes rarer farther south.
VegetationCold Southland Vegetation
The flatter parts of Southland and Otago have a cold climate and sloping alpine hills. Vegetation there is often quite stunted because of the climate.
VegetationRainforest Coast Vegetation
The West Coast and part of the Tasman region on the South Island are marked by temperate rainforests and rugged terrain. Heavy rainfall supports dark, dense greenery across the many hills and mountains.
VegetationForest Ferns
Ferns are very common in forested areas in New Zealand.
VegetationDowns Street Suffix
In New Zealand, a street suffix of Downs can point to Downs. Use the suffix as a clue to the place name.
VegetationForest-Covered Sounds
Northern Marlborough includes the Marlborough Sounds, where densely forested mountains rise out of the water.
VegetationRocky Grassy Peninsula
Banks Peninsula is rocky, with grassy hills and small patches of trees. It is also sometimes called Akaroa, after the town.
VegetationRuapehu Vegetation
Mount Ruapehu stands out for its dark volcanic landscape and distinct lack of vegetation. This makes the area easy to identify by its sparse cover.
VegetationVolcanic Plateau Vegetation
The area around Tongariro National Park is marked by low-lying volcanic vegetation. Mount Ruapehu and Mount Tongariro are nearby, and their tops are often covered by clouds.
VegetationRed Beech Forest
State Highway 94 is characterised by dense red beech forest. Snow-capped mountains surround the area.
VegetationStreet Suffix Clue
Promenade and Prom are street suffixes. Esplanade also points to Promenade.
VegetationHawke’s Bay Hills
Hawke’s Bay has dry, golden grassy hills. In Generation 4, the scene is sunny with a white Street View car.
VegetationStreet Suffix Clue
Gardens can appear as Garden in street suffixes. Use this as a clue for New Zealand vegetation entries.
VegetationYellow Pole Tags
Yellow tags, similar in appearance to cow tags, are found on most poles in Gisborne. They also appear in a few spots on the South Island and in northern Hawke’s Bay.
TerrainPirongia and Kakepuku
Pirongia and Kakepuku stand out in an otherwise mostly flat landscape. Mount Pirongia is a long mountain range with two distinct small bumps, while Mount Kakepuku lies to the south and has a volcanic cone shape.
TerrainSouthern Alps Highway
State Highway 80 in the Southern Alps runs north to south up a glacial valley. Snow-capped mountains line the west side of the road, while the east side follows the Tasman River and Lake Pukaki.
TerrainOban Bay Coverage
Stewart Island has camera coverage only around the settlement of Oban. The area is easy to recognize by the distinct bay, which is often filled with small boats, and the coverage is Generation 3 only.
TerrainNorth Island Car
This car with a white and blue front is mostly found on the North Island. It can occasionally be found in Canterbury and Marlborough on the South Island.
TerrainWooden Fence Gaps
Wooden fences with a big gap between them are most common on the South Island and in Taranaki. This terrain clue can help point to New Zealand.
TerrainTightly Packed Wooden Fences
Wooden fences with tightly packed fence posts are most common on the North Island and the north of the South Island. They also appear on Banks Peninsula.
TerrainNorth Island Pole Sticker
A small white horizontal pole sticker with several numbers appears in several parts of the North Island. Use it as a terrain clue for New Zealand.
TerrainVertical Route Marker
A long black vertical sticker with six digits and a small black square beneath it appears on most of the North Island, as well as in Southland and Otago. On the North Island, the first digit is 3 or 4; on the South Island, it starts with 8.
TerrainSouth Island Fence Posts
Fences with thin metal fence posts are almost exclusive to the South Island. This can help narrow a New Zealand location to the south.
TerrainNorth Island Corn
Corn is almost exclusively found on the North Island. This makes it a useful terrain clue for New Zealand.
TerrainWestward Mountain Views
Canterbury’s flat landscape often leaves mountains visible in the distance to the west.
TerrainMarlborough Possum Guards
In Marlborough, utility poles often have a long square olive-brown possum guard. These can appear alongside the usual shorter silver possum guards.
Utility PolePossum Guards on Poles
Many utility poles in Southland have a long cylindrical silver possum guard. These are also found more rarely in western Otago.
Utility PoleT3Advanced tells
Left-Hand Driving
Vehicles drive on the left side of the road. This is the standard driving side for New Zealand.
Driving SideIntersectionGuessr New Zealand
Arbitrarily generated locations at intersections in New Zealand. Some rounds may be pinpointable, but this is not guaranteed.
OtherPlonk It New Zealand
This map contains locations for practising each meta in the Plonk It New Zealand guide from step 2 to 3.
OtherPutauaki’s Frog-Like Peak
Putauaki in eastern Bay of Plenty has a top that looks cut off and vaguely frog-shaped. Two large “eyes” protrude on either side of the summit.
OtherNorthern Marlborough
Northern Marlborough is almost exclusively in Generation 4. Use this as a strong clue for New Zealand.
OtherGorse in the Region
This region can sometimes have gorse. Gorse is also commonly found on the Otago Peninsula.
OtherGreen-Net Fruit Farms
Fruit farms covered in green netting are particularly common near Tauranga. They can also be seen near Gisborne.
OtherBlenheim Hill Setting
Blenheim can be recognized by a large range of hills to the north and south of the city.
OtherLower and Upper Hutt
Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt are identified by the wide, green valley they sit in. The valley runs southwest to northeast.
OtherOtago Highway Snow
A section of State Highway 85 in Otago has light snow coverage. The affected stretch is between Becks and Morisson.
OtherWhakapapa Ski Village Roads
Coverage is limited to the roads around Whakapapa Ski Village. Use this as a location-specific clue for New Zealand.
OtherWellington’s Hilly Terrain
Wellington is easy to recognize by how hilly it is. The city’s steep landscape is a notable visual clue.
OtherWooden Extensions
Similar wooden extensions that are significantly longer are mainly found in Southland and Hawke’s Bay. They can also be seen in Otago.
OtherFence Post Extensions
Short pieces of wood attached to a fence post can slightly extend it. They can often be found on fences in Hawke’s Bay and occasionally in Manawatū-Whanganui and Gisborne.
OtherSolid White Road Lines
Solid outer white lines without middle lines are most common in Gisborne. They can also be found in northern Hawke's Bay and Wellington.
OtherWellington Roads
Roads in Wellington are typically narrower. Use this as a clue for New Zealand.
OtherStraight Plate Edges
Look for plates with straight edges rather than rounded ones. Rounded plates are not the target here.
OtherBlack Pole Sticker
A small black horizontal pole sticker with several numbers is often found in Taranaki and Wellington. It may also appear in parts of Manawatū-Whanganui, Waikato, and southern Hawke's Bay.
OtherLive Wire Warning Poles
Near Timaru, poles may have a tall orange rectangle painted on them with the words “DANGER LIVE WIRES.” This marking is a useful local clue for New Zealand.
OtherRegional Sticker Variants
A similar regional black sticker has 6 digits and no small square below it. The sticker can also rarely be white.
OtherBlack Vertical Sticker
A medium-sized black vertical sticker with 5 digits appears in West Coast, Tasman, southern Canterbury, and southern Northland.
OtherPole Warning Sticker
A warning sticker attached to poles, with a yellow danger triangle between two white rectangles, is found in Hawke’s Bay, from Lake Taupo to Lake Rotorua, in northern Waikato, and south of Auckland city.
OtherWhite Crossbar Poles
Some concrete poles in eastern Waikato and Whanganui city have white paint on the middle part of their wooden crossbars. This white painted crossbar can also be found in parts of western Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui, and eastern Wellington.
OtherWaikato Border Poles
Poles with the middle insulator mounted on top of a tall metal bar are often found along the Auckland-Waikato border. They also appear in other parts of Waikato.
OtherShort-Bar Insulators
Insulators on significantly shorter vertical bars are rarer. They can be found across the country.
OtherOff-Centre Crossbars
Uneven, off-centre crossbars are found in Otago, Marlborough, Wellington, and Taranaki. Use them as a regional clue for New Zealand.
OtherSquare Concrete Poles
Square concrete poles without the usual indent are most common in Southland. They can also be found in Otago, Taranaki, and Manawatū-Whanganui.
OtherHoley Poles
Holey poles are found most commonly in Southland and around Auckland. They are a recognizable feature in New Zealand.
OtherSouthland Flax Rows
New Zealand flax can be found across New Zealand. Long, neat rows of flax point to Southland.
OtherVineyard Regions
Vineyards are particularly common in the Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay regions. Use these regions as a clue for New Zealand.
OtherBay of Plenty Hedges
Very tall hedges are found in the Bay of Plenty, mainly around Tauranga.
OtherCanterbury Hedges
Noticeably lower, but still tall, hedges are commonly found in Canterbury. This can help narrow down a New Zealand location.
OtherTall Hedges
Tall hedges are a notable feature in this area. Even taller hedges are common near Tauranga.
OtherNorthland Road Coverage
Generation 2 coverage and gravel roads are particularly common in the Northland region. Use this as a regional clue for New Zealand.
OtherMount Taranaki Landmark
Mount Taranaki, formerly Mount Egmont, is known for its smooth slopes and pointed, often snowy peak. It can often be identified from afar because the surrounding area is flat.
OtherSouthern Alps Glacial Lakes
The Southern Alps, north and south of Queenstown, contain many glacial lakes. These lakes are known for their teal colours and clear waters.
OtherBright Sandy Cliffs
Bright sandy cliffs are a common sight in the central region of Manawatū-Whanganui. They may also be found in parts of Taranaki, Waikato, and a road going into Hawke’s Bay.
OtherWaikato and Northland
Waikato and Northland are characterised by a drier climate and rolling hills. Northland is quite hilly.
OtherCouncil-Logo Rubbish Bins
Several New Zealand cities have distinctive rubbish bins marked by council logos on the front. The bin lid colour varies within cities.
OtherGreen-Lid Bins
Bins with green lids are rare outside Christchurch. Use that as a local clue in New Zealand.
OtherUnique Bus Stop Signs
Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch each have unique bus stop signs. Look for city-specific bus stop signage in these places.
OtherNew Zealand Phone Numbers
New Zealand phone numbers are seven digits long and use a two-digit area code in front. Numbers starting with 02 are mobile numbers.
OtherState Highway Numbering
Two-digit state highway numbers follow a sequential pattern from north to south, making them easy to find. Single-digit highways run through large parts of the country, but are easy to remember because there are only a few of them.
OtherNew Zealand Bridge Markers
Bridge markers can be found on most paved roads in New Zealand. On state highways, the highway number appears in a red crest on a white marker, while the yellow marker shows the name of the river or bridge.
OtherGreen Direction Signs
New Zealand uses green directional signs. On state highways, the highway number is shown in a red crest.
OtherBrown Direction Signs
Brown signs indicate the direction to landmarks. They can help with pinpointing.
OtherNew Zealand Chevrons
New Zealand uses black-on-yellow chevrons with a thin black border. White-on-black chevrons are very rarely used.
OtherYellow Inside Lines
Australia does not have yellow inside lines, except in regions with snow. Use this as a contrast clue when identifying New Zealand.
OtherWhite Posts, Yellow Warnings
In New Zealand, most directional and warning signs are mounted on white posts. Warning signs are diamond-shaped and painted yellow.
OtherGive-Way Triangles
New Zealand intersections often use give-way triangles painted on the road. Look for these markings at junctions as a country clue.
OtherGive-Way Sign Style
Give-way signs in New Zealand have a white border and red text.
OtherNew Zealand Pole Types
The most common pole type in New Zealand is concrete, with one long indent running most of the way up the pole. Many concrete poles have small silver possum guards, and circular wooden poles and concrete holey poles can also be found.
OtherAI-Generated New Zealand
This map contains 100,000 computer-generated locations in New Zealand that face the road. Some locations may not be pin-pointable.
OtherCountry Domain
New Zealand uses the .nz country domain. This is the country code top-level domain for NZ.
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