New Zealand by campervan – a great way to see this tourist gem!
If you’re looking for a great new place to spend a vacation, New Zealand is the place to go. Situated in the southwestern corner of the Pacific, New Zealand is a great holiday destination, and one of the easiest ways to tour the country is to rent a motorhome.
Motorhomes are a great way to tour the country for the following reasons:
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Your travel and accommodation are all ‘all in one’, so once you’ve packed your belongings in your motorhome, you’re ready to go. No more unpacking/packing, as you must do when staying at a hotel.
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You can do your own cooking. Because meals in New Zealand are expensive, being able to use the campervan (or campervan park) kitchen is a great way to contain travel costs.
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Flexibility and freedom of travel. When touring the country by motorhome, you don’t need to have a fixed itinerary: you can decide to vary the route and stay longer in a particular place if you wish.
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New Zealand road conditions make motorhome travel easy. On the main tourist routes, the roads are 98% paved and you can travel at speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour. Some motorhome rental companies prohibit travel on some back roads or beaches, but in general they are an exception. If you choose a van with 4 berths or more, it will be wise to stay on the main tourist routes.
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Because New Zealand is a relatively small country, travel times are relatively short. For example, let’s say a 21-day tour, you won’t need to drive your motorhome for more than three hours per day to see the country.
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The level of the campsites is very good and they are usually located in small towns where you will enjoy a friendly family atmosphere.
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The ability to ‘wild camp’ is a great way to experience the country’s stunning scenery ‘up close’ and is generally allowed as long as your motorhome is self-contained. Imagine waking up to a beautiful sea view or watching the sun rise over the Southern Alps on a crisp winter morning.
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Motorhomes are an inexpensive way to travel – you can rent a motorhome from as little as $30 per day, making it a very affordable vacation.
As motorhomes are a very popular travel option for tourists in New Zealand, you will need to allow yourself a booking time of at least 6 weeks to avoid the disappointment of missing out.
The best way to check motorhome availability and prices is to go to an online motorhome rental portal, where you can easily make your selection from a large number of different motorhome companies. For cheap New Zealand campervan hire deals visit http://campers.destinationdownunder.co.nz/
