New Zealand’s North Island is an island filled with bubbling geothermal activity, twinkling glow worms and magical hobbit holes. There is a lot to explore but this 10 day itinerary covers some of the best sights that the North Island has to offer. This route was designed to be taken with a campervan so I’ll … Read more
New Zealand’s South Island is a magical place! To see all the island has to offer you really need more than a week but if a week is all you have this 7 day itinerary will show you some of the most stunning mountains and glaciers on the island. I’d recommend exploring New Zealand in … Read more
This is a jam packed itinerary intended to showcase the best New Zealand had to offer squeezed into a three week period. The itinerary is designed for travel in a campervan so I’ve added some recommended campsites. You could easily adapt this for a car road trip but you might have to alter the route … Read more
If you are planning a road trip in a campervan around the beautiful country of New Zealand – or any country really – read the list below for a handy checklist of things to pack. A lot of these items can easily be picked up along the way if you find you need them. But … Read more
Rotorua and Taupo are two fairly small towns in New Zealand’s North Island, both surrounded by natural beauty. Whilst there are lots of activities you can pay to do in the area, there are many natural attractions that you can visit for free. Below is a list of free things to do in Rotorua, Taupo … Read more
In 2023, we spent three weeks on a road trip around New Zealand. I spent ages looking into campervans before we went but due to a cancelled ferry and a last minute flight to the South Island we actually ended up hiring two campervans – with two very different experiences. There’s a lot to know … Read more