Where can I park my campervan in New Zealand?

Where can I park my campervan in New Zealand?

You’re all excited, reading up on New Zealand, looking at campervans to rent, finding incredible tours to do… and you suddenly ask yourself, ‘Where can I park my campervan in New Zealand?’. Where can I park overnight? How much is it going to cost? Sound familiar? If you’re anything like me, the thought of ‘where to park my campervan’ came a little later in the process. Don’t worry, though. In this article, I’ll outline all your options for where to stay in a camper or motorhome. I’ll also give you the costs to help with budget planning and show you some fantastic tools to help you find places to stay overnight easily. So let’s get to it.

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Campervan against backdrop of snowy mountains in New Zealand in winter

Campervanning New Zealand in winter: A must have guide

While summer is considered the peak season in New Zealand, there are many reasons why campervanning New Zealand in the winter is a fantastic idea. You may wonder if you’re going to freeze your butt off or spend days soaking wet and miserable. The short answer to these questions is no; you won’t. Not with a bit of preparation anyway. After travelling New Zealand and spending two whole winters in a camper in the Netherlands, I’m pretty comfortable with this topic. No one dislikes being cold and wet more than I do. The great thing is that there are plenty of ways to negate this and be perfectly comfortable, and you’re in luck because I’m going to share them with you below!

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Driver driving a cheap campervan hire New Zealand with view of a lake and mountains through the windscreen

Cheap campervan hire New Zealand – What are my options?

A trip’s planning and organizing stage can be exciting but also overwhelming. So if you’re looking for cheap campervan hire New Zealand, don’t panic; I’ve got you covered. New Zealand is not a cheap country to travel, but thankfully there are some great budget options for campervans and motorhomes. In this article, I’ve done all the leg work for you. I’ve compared a variety of affordable rental campers from reputable companies because ‘budget’ doesn’t have to mean crappy. Less cost and less drama equal more time and money for you to spend on the things that matter, having an incredible time in one of my favourite countries in the world. So buckle in, and let’s get comparing.

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Compare campervan hire New Zealand – How to find the perfect camper to suit your needs.

If you’re starting to plan your dream trip, you’ll want to compare campervan hire New Zealand options to ensure you have an amazing, comfortable and stress-free holiday. Nothing is worse than being unhappy with your campervan or having your holiday wrecked by endless problems. We’ll show you what comparisons you need to make between campervan options and hire companies. We’ll also show you the easiest way to compare campervan hire options! Following our recommendations, you’ll have a campervan that meets all your needs.

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view from the back window of a campervan, lying in bed, freedom camping New Zealand

Freedom camping in New Zealand: The complete guide to how it works

One of the most confusing aspects of planning a New Zealand road trip is wrapping your head around freedom camping. Some people sugarcoat it and make it seem like the easiest and most doable thing in the world, and others will tell you it’s impossible and not even to bother trying. So what is the current situation with freedom camping in New Zealand? After spending five weeks there, we’ll tell you below! Here’s a hint, you can do it, and it’s fabulous!

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two people sitting outside a self contained campervan NZ with a view of Aoraki Mount Cook

Hiring a self-contained van NZ – necessity or waste of money?

Do you need a self-contained van NZ to travel New Zealand? What about to freedom camp? Can you hire a non self-contained van, and if so, which camper is cheaper? If you’re overwhelmed trying to understand New Zealand’s campervan ‘self-containment’ and freedom camping regulations, you’re not the only one! In this article, we’ll outline everything you need to know regarding self-containment NZ and freedom camping so you can get on with planning your campervan trip.

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