Many of us get to hang up our work boots and suits this afternoon and head off on our Christmas holidays.
Photo: RNZ / Alex Perrotet
Sounds great, but in reality it will mean sitting in queues on our State Highways, with hundreds of other holiday-makers.
Police and the Transport Agency have already issued advice for avoiding the worst hotspots and taking extra care on the busy roads.
The Upper South Island is expected to be a particularly congested area.
