New Zealand is the perfect destination for a campervan holiday. New Zealand is famous for its stunning scenery. There were wildly contrasting scene - from volcanic mountains to idyllic beaches, from glaciers to mountain lakes, from lush rainforests to rolling pasture and you can get from one location to another relatively easy road in a short time. If you're driving, you get to experience the changing scenery as you move from one area to drugo.Spektakularan spectacular scenery is not only the destination, but along the way as well!
So, if you are planning a New Zealand holiday, then seriously consider renting a campervan / motorhome / RV Roadtrip make your own adventure.
Select Campervan
There are many campervan rental companies in New Zealand offers a range of vehicles. Almost all rental campervans in New Zealand can be driven on normal car license. There are also automatic and manual vozila.Cesta in New Zealand can be narrow and winding (especially in some of the most beautiful mountains), so if you are not used for the manual transmission, I would advise that you searching for automated vehicles.
When deciding on the size, you first have to accommodate all your traveling companions. If you're a couple and want to have a permanent bed, rather than making one up every night of the living room, you might want to consider 4 berth campervan. Just remember, however, that larger vehicles will be less easy to drive and manoeuver.
New Zealand has many areas where you can camp for free (or free camping, as it is known) - however, you require a self-contained campervan, and with on-board shower and toilet. Please be familiar with New Zealand's environmental code, if you think that without the camp.
If you plan to mainly use the camps, and then a vehicle that has no onboard shower and toilet is a good choice, and several companies are well-equipped vehicles that are much higher than cars, so they are very easy to drive.
design your own itinerary
There is a nice place to visit throughout New Zealand. If you have only one week, then I would advise you to choose a few places on an island.
For example, if you are in North Island for a week, try this itinerary:
- Day 1 Pick up the vehicle in Auckland - to explore the city. Visit the Skytower or a museum where you can get a breathtaking view as you sit in the domain have a picnic
- Day 2 Journey to the Coromandel Peninsula-plan to spend the night in one of the most beautiful port city, such as Whitianga and Whangamata
- 3 the day. Explore the Coromandel is a great beach and visit one of the many art galleries hosting local artists. If you want to, drive to Tauranga and spend time exploring the Mount Maunganui
- 4 the day. Drive to Rotorua. Take a drive to the blue and green lakes, Lake Tarawera buried terraces, or visit one of the many other tourist attractions in this geothermal "hotspot". If you have not experienced a Maori performance, make a point of it here
- 5 the day. Travelling to Napier via Taupo. Stop at Huka Falls in Taupo, and then stop and picnic on the shores of Lake Taupo, where on a clear day you will be able to see the peaks of Mount Ruapehu and Mount Ngarahoe on the volcanic plateau,
- 6 the day. Explore the Art Deco buildings in Napier before heading off to Wellington (if you have agreed to drop-off there) and back to Auckland. If you are heading back to Auckland, you might want to spend this evening in Taupo or Hamilton
- Day 7 Explore the city (Wellington) before you drop your campervan back. In Wellington to visit Te Papa, National Museum or take a cable car for spectacular views of the city and harbor. If you are returning your vehicle, Auckland, try to fit in a visit to Takapuna beach on the north coast today
for one week itinerary in the South Island , which gives you a great view of the beautiful scenery, try this:
- Day 1 Pick up car at Christchurch - to explore the city. Take a gondola ride, or travel around town on tramvaj.Antarktik Centre is also worth a visit
- Day 2 Head over the Lewis Pass to Westport. Travel through the vineyards, then the mountain passes in the wild west coast
- 3 the day. Travel down the coast of Greymouth. This is one of the most spectacular coastal drives in New Zealand. Stopping at Punakaiki to see the world famous Pancake Rocks
- 4 the day. Driving south through Hokitika and Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers on the spectacular Haast Pass to Wanaka - this will be the day, if you take the time to stop and admire the landscape more closely on the road, so they are somewhere in Wanaka booked to stay before you leave
- 5 the day. Travelling to Queenstown, "adrenaline capital of the world" for the adventure. If you want a more leisurely activities, take a detour through Arrowtown and Lake Hawea, or just browse the tourist shops in Queenstown
- 6 the day. Drive north again, plan to stop at Lake Tekapo. If you have time, you may be able to take a drive to Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain. When night falls walk from Lake Tekapo to Mount John Observatory to get a stunning view of the stars
- Day 7 Drive to Christchurch and return your vehicle
If you have two weeks, then you can visit the north and south islands of Cook Strait crossing over the 3-hour ferry crossing between Wellington and Picton (about 4 hours drive north of Christchurch ).
Where to Stay
New Zealand is a wonderful camp and camps. There are many places where free camping is allowed. The following are options for you, for your New Zealand vacation:
- Serviced Camps, such as Top 10, Kiwi Holiday Parks and the Parks family - you can get a discount in the Top 10 if you plan to use their own camps all over your home
- of the Regional Council parks and camps, especially the Auckland regional parks and Waitaki Lakes - facilities are often more basic than the serviced campsites, but some of the locations are spectacular
- Protection Department (DOC) camps - these are very basic web site, which is good if you have a self-contained campervan, but often the most beautiful places, so worth a visit
- The original parks - you can join for a small fee. Members are given a certain number of places where you can camp, including vineyards, and sheep cells
- free camping - you must have a self-contained vehicle without the camp. Not all areas allow free camping so you have to follow the signs. However, you can get up close and personal with some beautiful scenery, a camp in New Zealand. Make sure you are aware of the environment code
campervan holiday is a great way to capture the beautiful scenery that New Zealand has to offer the world-famous. This is an economical way of seeing as many sights as you can in a short time, while still enjoying a relaxing holiday.