No doubt you’ll look at this list and think it’s all obvious. You’d never forget any of this stuff! Yet people do. Frequently. Don’t let yourself get caught out by the following ten silly things: 1. The Toaster Will Not Work Unless Your Motorhome is Connected to a Powered Site! It’s amazing how many people […]
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How to Save Money on Your New Zealand Motorhome Holiday
A Cheaper Holiday One reason people choose New Zealand motorhome holidays is cost. Hiring a motorhome combines your travel and accommodation, making for a cheaper holiday. If you’re not careful, however, a motorhome holiday can cost just as much as any other holiday. Petrol expenses and staying at fancy holiday parks every night can easily blow […]
Our Campervan Tour of New Zealand’s South Island
A Special Holiday When I was twelve years old, my parents decided to take the family on a special holiday: a campervan tour of New Zealand’s South Island. We had been living in New Zealand for over two years, having emigrated from Britain, but in the North Island. The South Island, as we were about to […]
The Best Time of Year to Take a New Zealand Motorhome Holiday
It All Depends On… Thinking about the best time of year to embark upon a motorhome tour of New Zealand, the answer is not simple. Different considerations are involved. It depends entirely upon what you want out of your holiday. Do you want to come home with a tan, or would you prefer it not to […]
10 Things You Should Know About Driving in New Zealand
If you’re planning a New Zealand motorhome holiday, you need to know what to expect on New Zealand roads. Here are ten things you should know about driving in New Zealand: 1. Unsealed Roads New Zealand has a lot of unsealed roads, especially in rural areas. When you encounter one, it is important that you […]
Highs, Lows and Campervan Laughter: A Six Month Tour of New Zealand
One of the funniest moments of six months living in a campervan in New Zealand had to be when I got stuck in the van toilet in the middle of the night. Our awesome winter campervan Bertha comes equipped with a shower/toilet cubicle and for the life of me I still don’t understand how I […]
Three Days in a Motorhome (in a Cyclone)
The Reason A while ago, I spent three days in a six-berth motorhome. It was for WOMAD, New Zealand’s World of Music and Dance, a three-day open air festival. We’d booked three nights in the adjacent campground, a racecourse-turned-city-of-tents in the shadow of Mount Taranaki, and, well, having a motorhome makes camping a lot more […]
NZ Motor Hol Food Tip: The Great Kiwi Barbecue
It’s a Tradition You’re on a New Zealand motorhome holiday. You’ve packed your bags, picked up your motorhome, and headed out onto the highway in search of adventure. Then you think: what am I going to eat? You can’t eat out every night – that would seriously blow your budget – and you can’t make […]
Where You Can and Can’t Camp in New Zealand
Not So Free Camping Freedom – or free – camping is something many people come to New Zealand to experience, often hiring a motorhome to do so. Freedom camping is when you camp for the night somewhere that isn’t in a proper campground. This gives you a greater degree of freedom when you travel around […]
Freedom Camping in New Zealand
What Freedom Camping Is Freedom camping is a popular activity in New Zealand, enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. It’s a great option for motorhome holidaymakers, as it allows you to keep your accommodation costs down. Freedom camping, by definition, is being free to camp wherever you want, rather than on a campsite you have […]