Funny Road Signs - Driving In New Zealand is Hilarious!
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Some Of The Funny Road Signs In New Zealand Still Make Me Laugh
If you are driving in New Zealand for the first time, you are guaranteed a laugh. Some of the funny road signs are hilarious. I have been driving around the country and taking photos of my favorites. Some are here as a quiz, some with an explanation and others will leave you shaking your head in disbelief and wonder.
I have been living in New Zealand for nearly eight years now and I still occasionally turn a corner and burst into laughter at one of the funny road signs. Generally, I think of Kiwi English as being clear and concise, naming things exactly what they are - North Island, South Island. The funny road signs are often a different story. Possibly the intent was simplicity but it got lost somewhere in translation.
The funny road sign to the left - what do you think it means? The answer is below.
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I have been living in New Zealand for nearly eight years now and I still occasionally turn a corner and burst into laughter at one of the funny road signs. Generally, I think of Kiwi English as being clear and concise, naming things exactly what they are - North Island, South Island. The funny road signs are often a different story. Possibly the intent was simplicity but it got lost somewhere in translation.
The funny road sign to the left - what do you think it means? The answer is below.
The contents of this page, including all photographs are copyrighted and protected by me, ©Rhonda Albom 2010-2011.
This Funny Sign Is Clearly Written - Could It Actually Mean What It Says?
(I thought I would start out with my favorite New Zealand funny road sign)
This one left me speechless. So, where exactly are we supposed to drive and what if they are off by a bit when they are practicing with that live fire. This sign is on the motorway which runs down the center of New Zealand's North Island - the only direct route from Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, to Wellington, the nation's capital.
Do They Shoot at Night Too?
Why else would they light up the sign?
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Why Did the Penguin Cross the Road?
(Sorry)
If you have been here before, you might have read the following:Sorry to spoil the illusion, but the penguin didn't cross the road. I think every book of funny signs gets a shot of one of these penguin crossing signs. I took this one in Oamaru, home to a large little blue penguin colony. There are several of these signs located in Oamaru, and a few in other regions where they profit commercially from penguin sitings from tourists. (We visited Oamaru as tourists at the end of our trip to the Catlins. The signs are really to attract tourists. They work well, I stopped to take a photo - then went in to see the penguins!
Honestly, I believed this when I wrote it, so image my surprise in Oct 2010 when we were driving along the west coast of the South Island. It is a magnificent part of the country. We were near Munro Beach, home to the endangerd Fiordland Crested Penguins Well, there it was, on the side of the road, and actual penguin sign. So, my apologies for publishing incorrect information.
Imagine My Surprise When I Saw This:
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(this could be a disaster if un-noticed)
Selling a Home - How Long Was Your Open House?
In New Zealand, they are generally 30 - 45 minutes
Yes, you are reading this sign correctly, Open Homes in New Zealand last only 30 - 45 minutes. Visiting open homes requires planning and scheduling, especially if you are not sure of the exact area in which you want to live. Blink and you missed it. The good news is that they are generally very well marked, with arrows like this one at every turn leading from the main road. Of course there are not that many roads.But no worries, the land agents are happy to take you through for a private viewing.
I live on Whangaparaoa Peninsula
Looks Like I Should Be Heading South
I Think I Can! I Think I Can!
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My Apologies to the People of thie Beautiful Town, but I Laughed at the Name
(although not pronouced exactly as it looks when I am laughing.)
Kaka is actually a large New Zealand parrot with upper colors or olive-brown and dull green and a reddish under belly.
Warning- Unstable Structure - Keep Clear
Sometimes signs just state the obvious!
At This Beach, They Had to Post A Sign to Explain All the Other Signs
a classic funny sign
What The . . .
(The electic cable car was nearby, I think this was a warning)
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(sorry, I shot a bit off center, sign is the normal diamond shape
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MelonyVaughan
Feb 16, 2012 @ 7:59 pm | delete
- What a gorgeous lens! I'm looking forward to reading more of your lenses!
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gregoryolney
Feb 11, 2012 @ 6:37 am | delete
- Many of these signs are derived from UK road signs - have you ever driven in England ?
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Pukeko
Feb 11, 2012 @ 6:45 pm | delete
- Funny you should ask now, I will get my first opportunity in May of this year.
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tomskids
Jan 27, 2012 @ 5:32 pm | delete
- Funny lens. I just love New Zealand.
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peppypatricia
Jan 19, 2012 @ 12:31 am | delete
- i didn't get any in the quiz right. oh well love the lens though
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Pukeko
Feb 11, 2012 @ 6:45 pm | delete
- Be careful if you drive here :)
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Wordwinder
Jan 18, 2012 @ 10:44 pm | delete
- Got none of the answers right. I will never take the wheel in New Zealand!
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Pukeko
Feb 11, 2012 @ 6:46 pm | delete
- Good idea :)
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Waxing-Lyrical
Jan 18, 2012 @ 8:34 pm | delete
- Got several in the quiz right. Only because some are similar in the UK ;) Fun stuff!
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BarbRad
Jan 18, 2012 @ 8:14 pm | delete
- I only got one right -- I guess cattle crossings are everywhere. Glad I don't have to drive in New Zealand.
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