You may not need a reason to get out there and travel New Zealand, but there are so many reasons to do that travel in a campervan. Discover new corners of the country, buy coffee from the small roadside cafe, spend more money on activities and travel from mountains to the beach in hours. There are amazing motorhomes and caravans available for hire from fellow New Zealanders all around the country, making it easier than ever to hit the road. It’s easy to see why so many people are creating life-long memories on camper trips. Pass on the airfare and start planning your next New Zealand road trip!
1. See way more
A huge benefit of travelling by campervan is that you get to see so much! The roads less travelled, the random beachside pull-overs, the road-side food trucks and coffee stalls – it’s all stuff that you’d miss if you were flying to your destination. It’s been said that ‘the journey is just as good as the destination’ and that is what a New Zealand campervan trip is all about. Between Auckland and Wellington you could explore Waitomo Caves, check out walks in Tongariro National Park and find the best wines in Martinborough. Next time you head from Christchurch to Nelson, opt for a camper so you don’t miss the Kaikoura coast and the must-try seafood from Nin’s Bin! You’ll be an expert road-tripper in no time!
Check out some great campers for hire in Auckland or Wellington and Christchurch or Nelson.
2. It can be the more sustainable choice
If you’re travelling as a couple or a group, a campervan trip can be the more sustainable choice. Considering your options when it comes to mode of transport is often not a thing. Travel around New Zealand is fairly accessible and doesn’t always require weighing up the pro’s and con’s. But planning your travel based on what will have the lest impact on the environment is always a good idea. Plus, a New Zealand campervan trip can mean visiting small towns and supporting a bigger variety of businesses!
3. Share the load
Travelling New Zealand in a camper is a joint effort. Split the driving and everyone gets a turn to be a passenger. Not only are you seeing the sights here, there and everywhere, but you’re also playing the part of driver and navigator. One iconic New Zealand drive is the six hour stretch from Christchurch to Queenstown. Stop over in Fairlie for a Fairlie Bakehouse pie and swap drivers. Continue through the Mackenzie Country and swap over again just before Twizel, for the must-do detour to Aoraki / Mount Cook. By the time you arrive in Queenstown, you’ll both feel fresh as ever and ready to explore the adventure capital!
Check out some of the Queenstown campers available for hire on Camplify.
4. Tailor the trip to suit you
A campervan trip gives you options. So many options. You can orchestrate the entire trip to tick all your boxes. Start off by getting the camper you want. Go for cheap and cheerful or the luxurious 6 berth machine. Go for a motorhome or a caravan so you can unhook. Then choose your must-see spots, stop-offs and cities to spend some time in. As long as you have a bit of time up your sleeve, a New Zealand campervan trip has all the flexibility and none of the compromise.
5. Everything you need for an adventure is with you
It’s not possible to forget anything when you’re travelling New Zealand with everything in the boot. Most campers are equipped with the essentials, and some even come with a few extras. Keen to experience a few cycle trails? You can bring bikes along for the ride. Keen to pitch a tent by the beach one night? There’s plenty of room in a campervan for sleeping bags. Bring along everything you need for your ultimate New Zealand adventure!
Looking for a van that can carry your bikes, has a kayak and a SUP? Check out this Whakatane motorhome.
6. There are motorhome campsites everywhere
There is no shortage of incredible motorhome campsites around New Zealand! No matter which direction you’re heading, you won’t be far from an appropriate place to stay. Not only is this hugely convenient, but it often opens your eyes to corners of the country you wouldn’t otherwise venture to. Searching for campervan sites around New Zealand is a great way to uncover a beautiful beach town or hidden gem in the mountains. Staying in unique places all over the country is definitely a reason to travel by campervan!
7. Spend less on accommodation and more on activities
Planning a New Zealand campervan trip can be really cost-effective. If you’re priority is adventure, activities and new experiences, then travelling in a motorhome could be the way to go. Choose a trusty van that fits your budget, and find the campsites that don’t break the bank. When your wheels are also your accommodation, you can spend up on those bungy jumps, boat cruises and gourmet dinners. Plus, the accommoation, may be cheaper, but that’s not to say it’s ‘cheap’. Some of the best places to stay in New Zealand are campsites tucked away in the middle of nowhere. There you’ll find beautiful landscapes, a peaceful setting and a memorable experience.
Check out some of the incredible things to do in New Zealand here.
8. Everything is within driving distance
You can start your day in the mountains and be parked up by the ocean within hours. New Zealand has a vast variety of natural, outstanding landscapes and nothing is every really that far away. Unlike other parts of the world, New Zealand is home to dramatic and remote fiords, glaciers and alpine lakes, as well as active volcanos and naturally occurring thermal hot pools. With so much to see and so many roads to get you there, a campervan trip is one of the best things to fo in New Zealand.
This article was created in paid partnership with Camplify.
