Travel Tips

We've collected all the best travel ideas and advice to enhance your campervan trip around New Zealand. We'll be adding new articles regularly to help build your ultimate holiday itinerary.

About Driving in New Zealand

If you're planning a New Zealand self-drive holiday, be it in a rental car or hired campervan, you should know a few things about driving in New Zealand ...

Driving in New Zealand

How Free is Freedom Camping in New Zealand?

Freedom Camping is a very popular activity in New Zealand, both for the locals and tourists. You always see campervans on the road - they're great for getting around the country, combining travel with accommodation to keep expenses down, and allowing you to spend the night in beautiful locations, surrounded by nature ...

Freedom Camping in New Zealand

Taking Your Campervan on the Interislander Ferry

If you plan on visiting both islands on your New Zealand campervan trip, you'll need to take your campervan on the Interislander ferry. The trip through the Marlborough Sounds is magical, and if you're lucky you might even spot some dolphins!

Taking Your Campervan on the Interislander Ferry

Staying at New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) Campsites

For anyone considering a holiday in New Zealand, hiring a campervan is a great way to go. Among the best places to stay if you're touring New Zealand in a campervan are DOC campsites.

Staying at DOC Campsites

What You Get in a New Zealand Campervan Rental

It's hard to imagine there being enough room inside to keep you and your family comfortable for weeks. But you will quickly learn that campervans are like Dr Who's Tardis - they seem bigger on the inside.

What You Get in a New Zealand Campervan Rental

Things to Bring for a New Zealand Campervan Holiday

Most campervans available for hire in New Zealand come with a range of equipment such as bedding, towels, cooking implements and crockery, but you will need to supplement this with your own gear and a trip to the supermarket. Here’s a helpful checklist of things you should take on a campervan holiday in New Zealand ...

Things to Bring for a New Zealand Campervan Holiday

Things to Remember When Touring New Zealand in a Campervan

A fair amount of organisation goes into a successful New Zealand campervan holiday. There is a lot to think about – so it is not surprising that people tend to forget silly, little things. Here is a list of ten common things that catch campervanners out ...

Things to Remember When Touring New Zealand in a Campervan