Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) encourages those heading off for a long weekend break to check the NZTA’s King’s Birthday Weekend 2025 Holiday Journey Planner to plan their trips and avoid the worst congestion spots over the long weekend.
NZTA’s King’s Birthday Weekend 2025 Holiday Journey Planner(external link)
The interactive tool uses data from previous years to provide information on peak travel times to avoid, maps for popular holiday routes across the country, and real-time updates on road conditions, closures, and delays.
It’s a great resource to help you plan your trip and avoid congestion during the long weekend.
NZTA is urging everyone on the roads this weekend to drive safely and follow our top tips for a safe King’s Birthday Weekend:
- Take the time to check your vehicle is safe before you leave – check the tyres, indicators, windshield wipers, lights
- Be patient and allow plenty of time – rest stops are important for the driver and passengers on long trips
- Drive to the road and weather conditions and check our winter driving advice
- Slow down and be prepared for unexpected hazards
- If you are travelling long distances, share the driving
- Wear your seat belt throughout the journey and check your passengers are also buckled up
