{"id":34302,"date":"2026-02-04T10:46:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/?page_id=34302"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:08:26","slug":"campervan-hire-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/campervan-hire-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring New Zealand by campervan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n        <div class=\"cu-stage cu-stage--fullscreen  theme-medium  alignfull\">\n                        <div class=\"cu-stage-i\">\n                \n                <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-roys-peak.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-roys-peak.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-roys-peak-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-roys-peak-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-roys-peak-768x512.webp 768w\" alt=\"Dramatic mountain ranges of the Southern Alps rising out of the clouds at Roys Peak, New Zealand.\" loading=\"eager\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" class=\"\" data-media=\"\" \/>            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"cu-stage-content-wrapper entry-content has-text-align-center\">\n                <div class=\"cu-stage-content alignwide\">\n                    <div class=\"cu-stage-content-inner\">\n                        \n                        <h2 class='hero '>Exploring New Zealand by campervan<\/h2>\t\t<h2 class=\"h3 offset-xs\">\n\t\t\tDiverse nature on two islands.\t\t<\/h2><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t                                                                        <div class=\"cu-stage-search\"><div class='cu-search-blck secondary theme-dark alignwide is-content-left'> <div \n                    data-cu-block='cu-search' \n                    data-cu-search-phrase1='Auckland' \n                    data-cu-search-phrase2='Auckland' \n                    data-cu-search-start-date='2026-08-05' \n                    data-cu-search-end-date='2026-08-19'\n                    data-cu-search-adults='2'\n                    data-cu-search-children='0'\n                >\n            <div class='cu-search-fields cu-form-dark'>\n                \n            <div class='cu-search-locations cu-cntrls-mrg'>\n                <div class='cu-search-location cu-search-trggr' on='tap:cuSearch_activateFrom.execute(), cuSearch_openLightbox.execute()' role='button' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t<div class='cu-cntrl cu-cntrl--big cu-inpt cu-inpt--big cu-cntrl--with-icn  cu-inpt--with-dlt '>\n\t\t    \n\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-in cu-cntrl-in '>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<amp-state \n\t\t\t\tid=\"cuSearchFields\" \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t><script type=\"application\/json\">{\"from\":{\"value\":\"Auckland\"}}<\/script><\/amp-state>\n\t\t\t\t<input \n\t\t\t\t\tclass='cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color '\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label='Pick-up'\n\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder='Where are you going?'\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tname='phrase1'\n\t\t\t\t\ttype='text'\n\t\t\t\t\tid='from_-1'\n\t\t\t\t\tvalue='Auckland'\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-class=\"'cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color' + (cuSearchFields.from.active ? ' cu-cntrl-elem--active' : '')\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-value='cuSearchFields.from.value'\n\t\t\t\t\ton='input-debounced:AMP.setState({ cuSearchFields: { from: { value: event.value }}}), cuSearch_activateFrom2.execute(); tap:cuSearch_activateFrom.execute()'\n\t\t\t\t\trole=''\n\t\t\t\t\ttabindex='0' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-olay cu-cntrl-olay'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-icn cu-cntrl-icn has-house-light-color'><svg class='cu-icon cu-icon-m '><use xlink:href='#cu-location-start'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-dlt has-primary-dark-color' role='button' tabindex='-1' on='tap:AMP.setState({ cuSearchFields: { from: { value: \"\" }}}), cuSearch_activateFrom.execute(), from_-1.focus' data-amp-bind-hidden=\"cuSearchFields.from.value == ''\" aria-label=\"aria-label='Pick-up' entfernen\"><svg class='cu-icon cu-icon-m has-primary-medium-background-color'><use xlink:href='#cu-close'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n                <div class='cu-search-location cu-search-trggr' on='tap:cuSearch_activateTo.execute(), cuSearch_openLightbox.execute()' role='button' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t<div class='cu-cntrl cu-cntrl--big cu-inpt cu-inpt--big cu-cntrl--with-icn  cu-inpt--with-dlt '>\n\t\t    \n\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-in cu-cntrl-in '>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<amp-state \n\t\t\t\tid=\"cuSearchFields\" \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t><script type=\"application\/json\">{\"to\":{\"value\":\"Auckland\"}}<\/script><\/amp-state>\n\t\t\t\t<input \n\t\t\t\t\tclass='cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color '\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label='Drop-off'\n\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder='Drop-off location'\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tname='phrase2'\n\t\t\t\t\ttype='text'\n\t\t\t\t\tid='to_-1'\n\t\t\t\t\tvalue='Auckland'\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-class=\"'cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color' + (cuSearchFields.to.active ? ' cu-cntrl-elem--active' : '')\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-value='cuSearchFields.to.value'\n\t\t\t\t\ton='input-debounced:AMP.setState({ cuSearchFields: { to: { value: event.value }}}), cuSearch_activateTo2.execute(); tap:cuSearch_activateTo.execute();'\n\t\t\t\t\trole=''\n\t\t\t\t\ttabindex='0' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-olay cu-cntrl-olay'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-icn cu-cntrl-icn has-house-light-color'><svg class='cu-icon cu-icon-m '><use xlink:href='#cu-location-end'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-dlt has-primary-dark-color' role='button' tabindex='-1' on='tap:AMP.setState({ cuSearchFields: { to: { value: \"\" }}}), cuSearch_activateTo.execute(), to_-1.focus' data-amp-bind-hidden=\"cuSearchFields.to.value == ''\" aria-label=\"aria-label='Drop-off' entfernen\"><svg class='cu-icon cu-icon-m has-primary-medium-background-color'><use xlink:href='#cu-close'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n                \n            <div class='cu-search-dates cu-cntrls-mrg'>\n                    <div class='cu-search-date cu-search-trggr' on=\"tap:cuSearch_activateStartDate.execute(), cuSearch_openLightbox.execute()\" role='button' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t<div class='cu-cntrl cu-cntrl--big cu-inpt cu-inpt--big cu-cntrl--with-icn   '>\n\t\t    \n\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-in cu-cntrl-in '>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<amp-state \n\t\t\t\tid=\"cuSearchFields\" \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t><script type=\"application\/json\">{\"startDate\":{\"value\":\"2026-08-05\"}}<\/script><\/amp-state>\n\t\t\t\t<input \n\t\t\t\t\tclass='cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color '\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label='Start date'\n\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder='Start date'\n\t\t\t\t\tmin='2026-06-10'\n\t\t\t\t\tname='startDate'\n\t\t\t\t\ttype='date'\n\t\t\t\t\tid='startDate_-1'\n\t\t\t\t\tvalue='2026-08-05'\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-class=\"'cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color' + (cuSearchFields.startDate.active ? ' cu-cntrl-elem--active' : '')\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-value='cuSearchFields.startDate.value'\n\t\t\t\t\ton='tap:cuSearch_activateStartDate.execute()'\n\t\t\t\t\trole=''\n\t\t\t\t\ttabindex='0' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-olay cu-cntrl-olay'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-icn cu-cntrl-icn has-house-light-color'><svg class='cu-icon cu-icon-m '><use xlink:href='#cu-calendar-start'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class='cu-search-date cu-search-trggr' on=\"tap:cuSearch_activateEndDate.execute(), cuSearch_openLightbox.execute()\" role='button' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t<div class='cu-cntrl cu-cntrl--big cu-inpt cu-inpt--big cu-cntrl--with-icn   '>\n\t\t    \n\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-in cu-cntrl-in '>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<amp-state \n\t\t\t\tid=\"cuSearchFields\" \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t><script type=\"application\/json\">{\"endDate\":{\"value\":\"2026-08-19\"}}<\/script><\/amp-state>\n\t\t\t\t<input \n\t\t\t\t\tclass='cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color '\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label='Return date'\n\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder='Return date'\n\t\t\t\t\tmin='2026-06-10'\n\t\t\t\t\tname='endDate'\n\t\t\t\t\ttype='date'\n\t\t\t\t\tid='endDate_-1'\n\t\t\t\t\tvalue='2026-08-19'\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-class=\"'cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color' + (cuSearchFields.endDate.active ? ' cu-cntrl-elem--active' : '')\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-value='cuSearchFields.endDate.value'\n\t\t\t\t\ton='tap:cuSearch_activateEndDate.execute();'\n\t\t\t\t\trole=''\n\t\t\t\t\ttabindex='0' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-olay cu-cntrl-olay'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-icn cu-cntrl-icn has-house-light-color'><svg class='cu-icon cu-icon-m '><use xlink:href='#cu-calendar-end'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n                \n                        <div class='cu-search-participants'>\n                            <div class='cu-search-trggr' on='tap:cuSearch_activateParticipants.execute(), cuSearch_openLightbox.execute()' role='button' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t<div class='cu-cntrl cu-cntrl--big cu-inpt cu-inpt--big cu-cntrl--with-icn   '>\n\t\t    \n\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-in cu-cntrl-in '>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<amp-state \n\t\t\t\tid=\"cuSearchFields\" \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t><script type=\"application\/json\">{\"participants\":{\"value\":\"2 travellers\"}}<\/script><\/amp-state>\n\t\t\t\t<input \n\t\t\t\t\tclass='cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color '\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\treadonly='readonly'\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label='Traveller'\n\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder='&nbsp;'\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tname=''\n\t\t\t\t\ttype='text'\n\t\t\t\t\tid='participants_-1'\n\t\t\t\t\tvalue='2 travellers'\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-class=\"'cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color' + (cuSearchFields.participants.active ? ' cu-cntrl-elem--active' : '')\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-value=\"cuSearch_getParticipantsValue('traveller', 'travellers')\"\n\t\t\t\t\ton='tap:cuSearch_activateParticipants.execute()'\n\t\t\t\t\trole=''\n\t\t\t\t\ttabindex='0' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-olay cu-cntrl-olay'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-icn cu-cntrl-icn has-house-light-color'><svg class='cu-icon cu-icon-m '><use xlink:href='#cu-username'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                <div class='cu-search-sbmt'>\n                    <button type='submit' class='button full big' id='submit_-1'>SEARCH<\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n                <div on='tap:cu-stage-trigger.scrollTo(duration=300)' class='cu-stage-fullscreen-trggr' id='cu-stage-trigger' role='button' tabindex='0' aria-label='Discover more content'><svg class='cu-icon cu-icon-l '><use xlink:href='#cu-slide-left'\/><\/svg><\/div>        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n<p>Enter the realm of the \u201cLord of the Rings\u201d\u2014a landscape shaped by volcanoes towering over green meadows. The M\u0101ori people call this land Aotearoa, the \u201cLand of the Long White Cloud\u201d, a name that captures the ethereal, dreamlike quality of this remote corner of the world\u2014best experienced through campervan hire New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why campervan hire New Zealand is your best choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New Zealand\u2019s scenery shifts dramatically by the hour. A campervan allows you to stay immersed in this fantasy world. You don\u2019t just visit the landscape; you live in it. Wake up to the sound of the ocean and sleep in the shadow of a volcano. Travel here is not about distance, but immersion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the key benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Freedom and flexibility across both islands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep close to nature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfort on long-distance drives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"alignfull cu-vehicle-teasers\">\n\t\t    \n            <div class=\"entry-content\"><div class=\"alignwide\"><h2 class = \"cu-vehicle-teasers-headline bold\">Our camper suggestions<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n            <div\n                style='height: 630px'\n                data-cu-block='cu-vehicle-teasers' \n                data-cu-vehicle-teasers-iata-from='AKL' \n                data-cu-vehicle-teasers-iata-to='ZQN' \n                data-cu-vehicle-teasers-phrase1='Auckland' \n                data-cu-vehicle-teasers-phrase2='Queenstown' \n                data-cu-vehicle-teasers-start-date='05.08.2026' \n                data-cu-vehicle-teasers-end-date='19.08.2026'\n                data-cu-vehicle-teasers-filter='[{\"attribute\":\"price\",\"value\":\"0\",\"operator\":\"bigger\"}]'\n            ><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Campervans and RVs are available through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CU | Camper<\/a> in major hubs such as <strong>Auckland<\/strong>, <strong>Christchurch<\/strong>, and <strong>Queenstown<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class='cu-if cu-if-lightbox alignwide' data-cu-block='cu-map' data-cu-map-label='View all depots on the map.' data-cu-map-url='https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/results\/?iataFrom=CHC&amp;zoom=6' style='min-height: 600px'>\n\t\t\t<div class='cu-if-placeholder rounded-corners'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/results\/?iataFrom=CHC&amp;zoom=6' target='_blank'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n            <div class='cu-ps theme-medium alignfull' data-amp-auto-lightbox-disable>\n                <div class='entry-content'>\n                    <h2 class=\"bold has-secondary-medium-dark-color has-text-align-center\">Our trusted rental partners:<\/h2>\n                    <div class=\"alignwide\"><div class=\"cu-ps-media  cu-ps-media--small cu-ps-media--normal\"><a class='cu-ps-rc-link' href='\/en\/rental-company\/star-rv-neuseeland-8S\/' aria-label='Star RV Neuseeland'><img class='cu-ps-img cu-ps-img--padding rounded-corners has-primary-light-background-color' data-aspect-ratio='2\/1' src='https:\/\/img.cu-camper.com\/img\/cu\/camper\/australien\/star-rv\/logo\/logo-breit.440x.png' alt='Star RV Neuseeland' loading='lazy' data-object-fit='contain' width='130' height='65' \/><\/a><a class='cu-ps-rc-link' href='\/en\/rental-company\/apollo-neuseeland-8A\/' aria-label='Apollo Neuseeland'><img class='cu-ps-img cu-ps-img--padding rounded-corners has-primary-light-background-color' data-aspect-ratio='2\/1' src='https:\/\/img.cu-camper.com\/img\/cu\/camper\/australien\/apollo\/allgemein\/apollo-australien-neuseeland-logo-einheitlich-neu.440x.png' alt='Apollo Neuseeland' loading='lazy' data-object-fit='contain' width='130' height='65' \/><\/a><a class='cu-ps-rc-link' href='\/en\/rental-company\/mightylite-neuseeland-8L\/' aria-label='MightyLITE Neuseeland'><img class='cu-ps-img cu-ps-img--padding rounded-corners has-primary-light-background-color' data-aspect-ratio='2\/1' src='https:\/\/img.cu-camper.com\/img\/cu\/camper\/neuseeland\/mighty\/allgemein\/logo.440x.png' alt='MightyLITE Neuseeland' loading='lazy' data-object-fit='contain' width='130' height='65' \/><\/a><a class='cu-ps-rc-link' href='\/en\/rental-company\/britz-neuseeland-8B\/' aria-label='Britz Neuseeland'><img class='cu-ps-img cu-ps-img--padding rounded-corners has-primary-light-background-color' data-aspect-ratio='2\/1' src='https:\/\/img.cu-camper.com\/img\/cu\/camper\/usa\/britz\/allgemein\/britz-usa-logo-einheitlich.440x.png' alt='Britz Neuseeland' loading='lazy' data-object-fit='contain' width='130' height='65' \/><\/a><a class='cu-ps-rc-link' href='\/en\/rental-company\/maui-neuseeland-8M\/' aria-label='Maui Neuseeland'><img class='cu-ps-img cu-ps-img--padding rounded-corners has-primary-light-background-color' data-aspect-ratio='2\/1' src='https:\/\/img.cu-camper.com\/img\/cu\/camper\/australien\/maui\/allgemein\/maui-australien-logo-einheitlich.440x.png' alt='Maui Neuseeland' loading='lazy' data-object-fit='contain' width='130' height='65' \/><\/a><a class='cu-ps-rc-link' href='\/en\/rental-company\/mighty-neuseeland-8Y\/' aria-label='Mighty Neuseeland'><img class='cu-ps-img cu-ps-img--padding rounded-corners has-primary-light-background-color' data-aspect-ratio='2\/1' src='https:\/\/img.cu-camper.com\/img\/cu\/camper\/australien\/mighty\/allgemein\/mighty-campers-australien-logo-einheitlich.440x.png' alt='Mighty Neuseeland' loading='lazy' data-object-fit='contain' width='130' height='65' \/><\/a><a class='cu-ps-rc-link' href='\/en\/rental-company\/jucy-camper-neuseeland-8J\/' aria-label='Jucy Rentals Neuseeland'><img class='cu-ps-img cu-ps-img--padding rounded-corners has-primary-light-background-color' data-aspect-ratio='2\/1' src='https:\/\/img.cu-camper.com\/img\/cu\/camper\/australien\/jucy\/allgemein\/jucy-logo-white-einheitlich.440x.png' alt='Jucy Rentals Neuseeland' loading='lazy' data-object-fit='contain' width='130' height='65' \/><\/a><a class='cu-ps-rc-link' href='\/en\/rental-company\/escape-campervans-neuseeland-8E\/' aria-label='Escape Campervans Neuseeland'><img class='cu-ps-img cu-ps-img--padding rounded-corners has-primary-light-background-color' data-aspect-ratio='2\/1' src='https:\/\/img.cu-camper.com\/img\/cu\/camper\/usa\/escape\/allgemein\/logo-s-light.440x.png' alt='Escape Campervans Neuseeland' loading='lazy' data-object-fit='contain' width='130' height='65' \/><\/a><a class='cu-ps-rc-link' href='\/en\/rental-company\/spaceships-neuseeland-8P\/' aria-label='Spaceships Rentals Neuseeland'><img class='cu-ps-img cu-ps-img--padding rounded-corners has-primary-light-background-color' data-aspect-ratio='2\/1' src='https:\/\/img.cu-camper.com\/img\/cu\/camper\/australien\/spaceships\/allgemein\/spaceships-rentals-australien-logo-einheitlich.440x.png' alt='Spaceships Rentals Neuseeland' loading='lazy' data-object-fit='contain' width='130' height='65' \/><\/a><a class='cu-ps-rc-link' href='\/en\/rental-company\/travellers-autobarn-neuseeland-8T\/' aria-label='Travellers Autobarn Neuseeland'><img class='cu-ps-img cu-ps-img--padding rounded-corners has-primary-light-background-color' data-aspect-ratio='2\/1' src='https:\/\/img.cu-camper.com\/img\/cu\/camper\/australien\/travellers-autobarn\/allgemein\/travellers-autobarn-australien-logo-einheitlich.440x.png' alt='Travellers Autobarn Neuseeland' loading='lazy' data-object-fit='contain' width='130' height='65' \/><\/a><a class='cu-ps-rc-link' href='\/en\/rental-company\/mcrent-neuseeland-8R\/' aria-label='McRent Neuseeland'><img class='cu-ps-img cu-ps-img--padding rounded-corners has-primary-light-background-color' data-aspect-ratio='2\/1' src='https:\/\/img.cu-camper.com\/img\/allgemein\/diverses\/logos\/allgemein\/mcrent-logo-gruen.440x.png' alt='McRent Neuseeland' loading='lazy' data-object-fit='contain' width='130' height='65' \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving in New Zealand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drive on the left side of the road.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can drive in New Zealand with your EU license for up to 18 months as a visitor (ensure it is in English or accompanied by an accredited translation\/IDP).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rental companies usually require drivers to be at least 21, often 25.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not underestimate travel times. Roads, particularly on the South Island, are often narrow, winding, and hilly (lack of motorways).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be aware of one-way bridges\u2014check the arrows to see who has the right of way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The roads are often shared with flocks of sheep or cattle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If travelling between June and August, carry snow chains if possible and check road conditions regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover New Zealand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the Southern Hemisphere, New Zealand is blessed with stunning diversity. The country is divided between the North and South Islands, each offering a distinct character and pace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"cu-img-cluster-w alignwide\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cu-img-cluster cu-img-cluster--2\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n        <div class='cu-img align cu-img--nested' role='figure'>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-north-island-mount-tongariro-geothermal-landscape-steam.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-north-island-mount-tongariro-geothermal-landscape-steam.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-north-island-mount-tongariro-geothermal-landscape-steam-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-north-island-mount-tongariro-geothermal-landscape-steam-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-north-island-mount-tongariro-geothermal-landscape-steam-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-north-island-mount-tongariro-geothermal-landscape-steam-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-north-island-mount-tongariro-geothermal-landscape-steam-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" alt=\"A rugged, volcanic landscape of dark rock and brown earth with white steam rising from a geothermal vent.\" loading=\"lazy\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" class=\"\" lightbox=\"common\" disable-inline-width=\"1\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1\/1\" \/><div class='copyright x-small'>\u00a9 Leander Kamp<\/div>\n\t\t<amp-pinterest\n\t\t\t  data-label=\"Pin it!\"\n\t\t\t  class=\"cu-img-pin\"\n\t\t\t  height=\"28\"\n\t\t\t  width=\"56\"\n\t\t\t  data-tall=\"true\"\n\t\t\t  data-do=\"buttonPin\"\n\t\t\t  data-url=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu-camper.com%2Fen%2Fcampervan-hire-new-zealand%2F\"\n\t\t\t  data-media=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu-camper.com%2Fen%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2Fnew-zealand-north-island-mount-tongariro-geothermal-landscape-steam.webp\"\n\t\t\t  data-description=\"Exploring+New+Zealand+by+campervan\"\n\t \t ><\/amp-pinterest>\n\t<\/div>\n            <figcaption class='x-small'>The active geothermal landscape on Mount Tongariro<\/figcaption>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n        <div class='cu-img align cu-img--nested' role='figure'>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-wanaka-roys-peak-lookout-lake-view.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-wanaka-roys-peak-lookout-lake-view.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-wanaka-roys-peak-lookout-lake-view-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-wanaka-roys-peak-lookout-lake-view-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-wanaka-roys-peak-lookout-lake-view-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-wanaka-roys-peak-lookout-lake-view-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-wanaka-roys-peak-lookout-lake-view-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" alt=\"A high-altitude landscape view from a steep mountain ridge looking down at a deep blue lake winding through rugged, sun-drenched mountain ranges under a clear sky.\" loading=\"lazy\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" class=\"\" lightbox=\"common\" disable-inline-width=\"1\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1\/1\" \/><div class='copyright x-small'>\u00a9 Leander Kamp<\/div>\n\t\t<amp-pinterest\n\t\t\t  data-label=\"Pin it!\"\n\t\t\t  class=\"cu-img-pin\"\n\t\t\t  height=\"28\"\n\t\t\t  width=\"56\"\n\t\t\t  data-tall=\"true\"\n\t\t\t  data-do=\"buttonPin\"\n\t\t\t  data-url=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu-camper.com%2Fen%2Fcampervan-hire-new-zealand%2F\"\n\t\t\t  data-media=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu-camper.com%2Fen%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2Fnew-zealand-south-island-wanaka-roys-peak-lookout-lake-view.webp\"\n\t\t\t  data-description=\"Exploring+New+Zealand+by+campervan\"\n\t \t ><\/amp-pinterest>\n\t<\/div>\n            <figcaption class='x-small'>Panoramic views of Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps<\/figcaption>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The North Island is shaped by geothermal activity, M\u0101ori heritage, and subtropical coastlines. The South Island is defined by alpine drama\u2014glaciers, fjords, and vast, open wilderness. Across both islands, the cultural legacy of the M\u0101ori people is woven into everyday life, enriching the journey far beyond the scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The North Island<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pickup location: Auckland<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/motorhome\/travel-planning\/new-zealand-north-island-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/motorhome\/travel-planning\/new-zealand-north-island-itinerary\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Island<\/a> feels warmer, greener, and more densely populated. Steam rises from geothermal fields in Rotorua, while black-sand beaches line the rugged west coast. Rolling farmland dominates the Waikato region, home to the iconic \u201cHobbiton\u201d film set, nestled among soft green hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <div class='cu-img align ' role='figure'>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-north-island-lake-rolling-green-hills-stone-bridge.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-north-island-lake-rolling-green-hills-stone-bridge.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-north-island-lake-rolling-green-hills-stone-bridge-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-north-island-lake-rolling-green-hills-stone-bridge-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-north-island-lake-rolling-green-hills-stone-bridge-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-north-island-lake-rolling-green-hills-stone-bridge-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-north-island-lake-rolling-green-hills-stone-bridge-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" alt=\"Landscape of Hobbiton featuring rolling green hills, a calm lake, a stone bridge, and several thatched-roof hobbit holes.\" loading=\"lazy\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" class=\"\" layout=\"responsive\" lightbox=\"common\" disable-inline-width=\"1\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" \/><div class='copyright x-small'>\u00a9 Leander Kamp<\/div>\n\t\t<amp-pinterest\n\t\t\t  data-label=\"Pin it!\"\n\t\t\t  class=\"cu-img-pin\"\n\t\t\t  height=\"28\"\n\t\t\t  width=\"56\"\n\t\t\t  data-tall=\"true\"\n\t\t\t  data-do=\"buttonPin\"\n\t\t\t  data-url=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu-camper.com%2Fen%2Fcampervan-hire-new-zealand%2F\"\n\t\t\t  data-media=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu-camper.com%2Fen%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2Fnew-zealand-north-island-lake-rolling-green-hills-stone-bridge.webp\"\n\t\t\t  data-description=\"Exploring+New+Zealand+by+campervan\"\n\t \t ><\/amp-pinterest>\n\t<\/div>\n            <figcaption class='x-small'>The iconic lush green hills of Hobbiton, Matamata<\/figcaption>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>The region\u2019s national parks include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tongariro National Park, New Zealand\u2019s oldest, famed for its active volcanoes and alpine crossings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whanganui National Park, centred around one of the country\u2019s most important rivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, New Zealand\u2019s metropolises are particularly diverse and well worth a visit. New Zealand\u2019s capital, Wellington, located at the southern tip of the North Island, embodies a fascinating blend of urban flair and natural beauty. Auckland, the country\u2019s largest city, stretches between two coastlines and is known for its skyline, sailing culture, and multicultural character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"cu-pq\"><blockquote><div class=\"line\"><\/div><p class=\"h3\"><em>Pacific Coast Highway<\/em><\/p><cite class=\"line\"><span>Highlight Drive<\/span><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The South Island<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pickup locations: Christchurch, Queenstown<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/motorhome\/travel-planning\/new-zealand-south-island-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/motorhome\/travel-planning\/new-zealand-south-island-itinerary\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Island<\/a> is larger, wilder and less populated. Here, long drives unfold beneath the Southern Alps, where weather shifts quickly and landscapes feel vast and untamed. Glaciers descend towards turquoise lakes, while rainforests meet windswept coastlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The region\u2019s national parks include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fiordland National Park, home to dramatic fiords, such as Milford Sound.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aoraki \/ Mount Cook National Park, featuring New Zealand\u2019s highest peak (Mount Cook), glaciers, and pristine alpine lakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abel Tasman National Park, known for its golden beaches and clear, sheltered bays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"cu-img-cluster-w alignwide\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cu-img-cluster cu-img-cluster--2\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n        <div class='cu-img align cu-img--nested' role='figure'>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-fiordland-milford-road-river.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-fiordland-milford-road-river.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-fiordland-milford-road-river-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-fiordland-milford-road-river-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-fiordland-milford-road-river-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-fiordland-milford-road-river-1536x2048.webp 1536w\" alt=\"A rocky, turquoise river flows through a valley in Fiordland. On the left, a steep mountain covered in lush green forest rises into thick white mist.\" loading=\"lazy\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" class=\"\" lightbox=\"common\" disable-inline-width=\"1\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1\/1\" \/><div class='copyright x-small'>\u00a9 Leander Kamp<\/div>\n\t\t<amp-pinterest\n\t\t\t  data-label=\"Pin it!\"\n\t\t\t  class=\"cu-img-pin\"\n\t\t\t  height=\"28\"\n\t\t\t  width=\"56\"\n\t\t\t  data-tall=\"true\"\n\t\t\t  data-do=\"buttonPin\"\n\t\t\t  data-url=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu-camper.com%2Fen%2Fcampervan-hire-new-zealand%2F\"\n\t\t\t  data-media=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu-camper.com%2Fen%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2Fnew-zealand-south-island-fiordland-milford-road-river.webp\"\n\t\t\t  data-description=\"Exploring+New+Zealand+by+campervan\"\n\t \t ><\/amp-pinterest>\n\t<\/div>\n            <figcaption class='x-small'>The wild, rushing waters of the South Island<\/figcaption>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n        <div class='cu-img align cu-img--nested' role='figure'>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-fur-seals-light-rocks.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-fur-seals-light-rocks.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-fur-seals-light-rocks-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-fur-seals-light-rocks-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-fur-seals-light-rocks-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-fur-seals-light-rocks-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/new-zealand-south-island-fur-seals-light-rocks-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" alt=\"Two dark fur seals sit on large, light-grey coastal rocks near the water\\'s edge.\" loading=\"lazy\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" class=\"\" lightbox=\"common\" disable-inline-width=\"1\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1\/1\" \/><div class='copyright x-small'>\u00a9 Leander Kamp<\/div>\n\t\t<amp-pinterest\n\t\t\t  data-label=\"Pin it!\"\n\t\t\t  class=\"cu-img-pin\"\n\t\t\t  height=\"28\"\n\t\t\t  width=\"56\"\n\t\t\t  data-tall=\"true\"\n\t\t\t  data-do=\"buttonPin\"\n\t\t\t  data-url=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu-camper.com%2Fen%2Fcampervan-hire-new-zealand%2F\"\n\t\t\t  data-media=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu-camper.com%2Fen%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2Fnew-zealand-south-island-fur-seals-light-rocks.webp\"\n\t\t\t  data-description=\"Exploring+New+Zealand+by+campervan\"\n\t \t ><\/amp-pinterest>\n\t<\/div>\n            <figcaption class='x-small'>The local residents of the South Island coast<\/figcaption>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is a natural playground for adventurers\u2014whether you are kayaking in Milford Sound, bungee jumping in Queenstown or hiking in the silent valleys of Fiordland. The South Island is also home to some of the world\u2019s most famous wine regions, while wildlife encounters are common along the coast, with seals, dolphins, and penguins frequently spotted. Weather conditions can change rapidly\u2014it is not unusual to experience several seasons in a single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campsites in New Zealand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New Zealand is well equipped for campervan travel, with a variety of campsites ranging from remote DOC sites to fully-equipped private holiday parks. While van conversions are well suited, larger RVs may face limitations on narrow roads or at busy sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Department of Conservation (DOC) campsites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These campsites are often located in stunning natural settings, such as national parks, forests, or beside lakes. Facilities tend to be basic, including toilets and water, but the locations are unbeatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Holiday Parks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Privately run campsites typically offer a higher level of comfort, including powered sites, fresh water connections, shower blocks, laundry facilities, and, in some cases, small on-site shops<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to keep in mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n        <div class='cu-img alignright ' role='figure'>\n            <div><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/seitlich-links-see-scaled.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/seitlich-links-see-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/seitlich-links-see-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/seitlich-links-see-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/seitlich-links-see-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/seitlich-links-see-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.cu-camper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/seitlich-links-see-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" alt=\"White Apollo camper parked overlooking a blue lake with snow-capped mountains and two travelers enjoying the view.\" loading=\"lazy\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" class=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1344px) 448px, (min-width: 1024px) 35vw, (min-width: 768px) 30vw, 100vw\" layout=\"responsive\" lightbox=\"common\" disable-inline-width=\"1\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" \/><div class='copyright x-small'>\u00a9 Apollo RV<\/div>\n\t\t<amp-pinterest\n\t\t\t  data-label=\"Pin it!\"\n\t\t\t  class=\"cu-img-pin\"\n\t\t\t  height=\"28\"\n\t\t\t  width=\"56\"\n\t\t\t  data-tall=\"true\"\n\t\t\t  data-do=\"buttonPin\"\n\t\t\t  data-url=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu-camper.com%2Fen%2Fcampervan-hire-new-zealand%2F\"\n\t\t\t  data-media=\"https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu-camper.com%2Fen%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2Fseitlich-links-see-scaled.webp\"\n\t\t\t  data-description=\"Exploring+New+Zealand+by+campervan\"\n\t \t ><\/amp-pinterest>\n\t<\/div>\n            <figcaption class='x-small'>Stopping to enjoy the view<\/figcaption>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Campsites are generally spacious, with plenty of room between vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popular areas can require advance bookings during peak season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use camping and navigation apps such as CamperMate to locate nearby sites and assess their suitability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In shoulder seasons, spontaneous overnight stops are often easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urban campsites are typically located on city outskirts but often have good public transport connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time to travel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Summer <\/strong>(December \u2013 February): The warmest weather and long daylight hours. Perfect for beaches and hiking, but book campsites well in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shoulder Season<\/strong> (March\u2013May and September\u2013November): Brings milder weather, quieter roads, and fewer crowds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Winter<\/strong> (June \u2013 August): The South Island transforms into a winter wonderland. It is quiet and incredibly scenic, but be prepared for cold nights and icy roads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"cu-pq\"><blockquote><div class=\"line\"><\/div><p class=\"h3\"><em>Spring &amp; Autumn<\/em><\/p><cite class=\"line\"><span>Best time to travel<\/span><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class='cu-search-blck secondary theme-dark alignwide is-content-left'><div class='cu-search-cntnt'>\n                <div class=\"bold has-house-light-color\">Discover New Zealand<\/div>\n                <div class=\"h2 bold\">Journey to the edge <br>of the world<\/div>\n                <p>Book your campervan adventure today!<\/p>\n            <\/div> <div \n                    data-cu-block='cu-search' \n                    data-cu-search-phrase1='Christchurch' \n                    data-cu-search-phrase2='Christchurch' \n                    data-cu-search-start-date='2026-08-05' \n                    data-cu-search-end-date='2026-08-19'\n                    data-cu-search-adults='2'\n                    data-cu-search-children='0'\n                >\n            <div class='cu-search-fields cu-form-dark'>\n                \n            <div class='cu-search-locations cu-cntrls-mrg'>\n                <div class='cu-search-location cu-search-trggr' on='tap:cuSearch_activateFrom.execute(), cuSearch_openLightbox.execute()' role='button' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t<div class='cu-cntrl cu-cntrl--big cu-inpt cu-inpt--big cu-cntrl--with-icn  cu-inpt--with-dlt '>\n\t\t    \n\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-in cu-cntrl-in '>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<amp-state \n\t\t\t\tid=\"cuSearchFields\" \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t><script type=\"application\/json\">{\"from\":{\"value\":\"Christchurch\"}}<\/script><\/amp-state>\n\t\t\t\t<input \n\t\t\t\t\tclass='cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color '\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label='Pick-up'\n\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder='Where are you going?'\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tname='phrase1'\n\t\t\t\t\ttype='text'\n\t\t\t\t\tid='from_-1'\n\t\t\t\t\tvalue='Christchurch'\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-class=\"'cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color' + (cuSearchFields.from.active ? ' cu-cntrl-elem--active' : '')\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-value='cuSearchFields.from.value'\n\t\t\t\t\ton='input-debounced:AMP.setState({ cuSearchFields: { from: { value: event.value }}}), cuSearch_activateFrom2.execute(); tap:cuSearch_activateFrom.execute()'\n\t\t\t\t\trole=''\n\t\t\t\t\ttabindex='0' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-olay cu-cntrl-olay'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-icn cu-cntrl-icn has-house-light-color'><svg class='cu-icon cu-icon-m '><use xlink:href='#cu-location-start'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-dlt has-primary-dark-color' role='button' tabindex='-1' on='tap:AMP.setState({ cuSearchFields: { from: { value: \"\" }}}), cuSearch_activateFrom.execute(), from_-1.focus' data-amp-bind-hidden=\"cuSearchFields.from.value == ''\" aria-label=\"aria-label='Pick-up' entfernen\"><svg class='cu-icon cu-icon-m has-primary-medium-background-color'><use xlink:href='#cu-close'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n                <div class='cu-search-location cu-search-trggr' on='tap:cuSearch_activateTo.execute(), cuSearch_openLightbox.execute()' role='button' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t<div class='cu-cntrl cu-cntrl--big cu-inpt cu-inpt--big cu-cntrl--with-icn  cu-inpt--with-dlt '>\n\t\t    \n\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-in cu-cntrl-in '>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<amp-state \n\t\t\t\tid=\"cuSearchFields\" \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t><script type=\"application\/json\">{\"to\":{\"value\":\"Christchurch\"}}<\/script><\/amp-state>\n\t\t\t\t<input \n\t\t\t\t\tclass='cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color '\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label='Drop-off'\n\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder='Drop-off location'\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tname='phrase2'\n\t\t\t\t\ttype='text'\n\t\t\t\t\tid='to_-1'\n\t\t\t\t\tvalue='Christchurch'\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-class=\"'cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color' + (cuSearchFields.to.active ? ' cu-cntrl-elem--active' : '')\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-value='cuSearchFields.to.value'\n\t\t\t\t\ton='input-debounced:AMP.setState({ cuSearchFields: { to: { value: event.value }}}), cuSearch_activateTo2.execute(); tap:cuSearch_activateTo.execute();'\n\t\t\t\t\trole=''\n\t\t\t\t\ttabindex='0' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-olay cu-cntrl-olay'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-icn cu-cntrl-icn has-house-light-color'><svg class='cu-icon cu-icon-m '><use xlink:href='#cu-location-end'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-dlt has-primary-dark-color' role='button' tabindex='-1' on='tap:AMP.setState({ cuSearchFields: { to: { value: \"\" }}}), cuSearch_activateTo.execute(), to_-1.focus' data-amp-bind-hidden=\"cuSearchFields.to.value == ''\" aria-label=\"aria-label='Drop-off' entfernen\"><svg class='cu-icon cu-icon-m has-primary-medium-background-color'><use xlink:href='#cu-close'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n                \n            <div class='cu-search-dates cu-cntrls-mrg'>\n                    <div class='cu-search-date cu-search-trggr' on=\"tap:cuSearch_activateStartDate.execute(), cuSearch_openLightbox.execute()\" role='button' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t<div class='cu-cntrl cu-cntrl--big cu-inpt cu-inpt--big cu-cntrl--with-icn   '>\n\t\t    \n\t\t\t<div class='cu-inpt-in cu-cntrl-in '>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<amp-state \n\t\t\t\tid=\"cuSearchFields\" \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t><script type=\"application\/json\">{\"startDate\":{\"value\":\"2026-08-05\"}}<\/script><\/amp-state>\n\t\t\t\t<input \n\t\t\t\t\tclass='cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color '\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label='Start date'\n\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder='Start date'\n\t\t\t\t\tmin='2026-06-11'\n\t\t\t\t\tname='startDate'\n\t\t\t\t\ttype='date'\n\t\t\t\t\tid='startDate_-1'\n\t\t\t\t\tvalue='2026-08-05'\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-amp-bind-class=\"'cu-inpt-elem cu-cntrl-elem has-secondary-dark-color' + (cuSearchFields.startDate.active ? 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