I really like travelling by campervan. I’m always telling people it’s the best way to see New Zealand. There is, however, one drawback. Driving a heavy motorhome over hundreds of miles produces a lot of carbon. Not exactly the most environmentally friendly holiday, is it? You can’t help but feel a little guilty. Happily, there is […]
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The Pros and Cons of a Motorhome Holiday
Having trouble deciding whether a motorhome holiday is for you? Want someone to put things simply? What follows is a list of pros and a list of cons, compiled from personal experience. I hope it helps! Pros: Your travel is already sorted and you can drive anywhere you want, in your own time, stopping whenever […]
What You Get in a New Zealand Motorhome Rental
My First Motorhome Holiday The first time my family rented a motorhome I had no idea what to expect. I was twelve, my little sister was nine, and we had never been inside a campervan before. I remember getting off the plane in Christchurch, (which still had its cathedral; this was years before the earthquakes,) […]
Hiring a Motorhome: Why Budget is Better
What’s the Point of a ‘Luxury’ Motorhome? I’ve never been in a ‘luxury’ motorhome. I’ve seen pictures: opulent fabrics and shiny fixtures; flashy tiles and huge televisions. And I always think to myself, ‘What’s the point?’ Sure, it looks nice, but, at the end of the day, it’s still a motorhome. It’s still going to be […]
30 Things to Bring on a Motorhome Holiday
What to Pack Packing for a big holiday can be stressful. I know I get paranoid about forgetting things. If you’re about to embark upon a motorhome holiday in New Zealand, you might find the following list quite useful. Most motorhomes available for hire in New Zealand come with a range of equipment such as bedding, towels, cooking implements […]
Why a Motorhome Holiday is the Best Way to See New Zealand
New Zealand is a Varied Land I’ve been on many holidays within New Zealand. I’ve travelled by plane, by car, by bus and in tour groups; I’ve stayed in hotels, in motels, in B&Bs and in tents, but the best holidays were always the ones where I travelled and slept in a campervan. The reason […]
Staying at New Zealand Department of Conservation Campsites
What’s Up, DOC? Approximately one third of the entire land area of New Zealand is managed by DOC – that’s the Department of Conservation – and much of that area is dedicated to human recreation. The Department of Conservation is a government organisation responsible for protecting New Zealand’s unique heritage, which includes its diverse and breathtaking […]