Holiday Overview

Enjoy the freedom to explore New Zealand, stopping when and where you want. The following itinerary has been put together as a guide to one of the many possibilities. Please call one of our consultants to help tailor make your motorhome adventure.

Best of New Zealand By Motorhome includes:

Motorhome or Campervan Hire
Interislander Ferry

Day 1 - Auckland - Rotorua

Collect your chosen Motorhome or Campervan and head to Rotorua,known for bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers and natural hot springs, as well as showcasing fascinating Māori culture.

Day 2 - Rotorua-Taupo

After spending the morning exploring the geo thermal delights of Rotorua, take the short drive to neighbouring Taupo

Day 3 - Taupo - Tongariro

Spend the morning in Taupo, ensure to visit the might Huka Falls before journeying nwards to Tongariro National Park today.

Day 4 - Tongariro

Enjoy a full day exploring this stunning region. Perhaps hike a section of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, or take in one of the shorter, but equally rewarding waterfall trails.

Day 5 - Tongariro - Wellington

Continue to "the coolest little capital in the world". Perhaps ride the funicular cable car, or induldge in the gourmet produce of Hannahs Laneway.

Day 6 - Wellington - Nelson

Catch the scenic Interisland Ferry through the Marlborough Sounds from Wellington to Picton, continue to Nelson, a gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park

Day 7 - Nelson

A full day of leisure to explore Nelson and the nearby Abel Tasman National Park.

Day 8 - Nelson - Punakaiki

Continue Southwards to Punakaiki, where you can gaze in wonder at the pancake rocks and blowholes, where columns of water shoot skyward from rocks that resemble giant stacks of hotcakes.

Day 9 - Punakaiki - Fox Glacier

While glaciers around the world are retreating, the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers still flow almost to sea level. The temperate climate at this low altitude means these glaciers are among the most convenient to visit in the world.

Day 10 - Fox Glacier

Enjoy a full day to explore the glacier at your own pace. Ask your consultant for details regarding a once in a lifetime helicopter experience.

Day 11 - Fox Glacier - Queenstown

Queenstown sits on the shore of crystal-clear Lake Wakatipu among dramatic alpine ranges and is a wonderful hub for this beautiful region.

Day 12 - Queenstown

Spend a full day at leisue exploring Queenstown and it's locale. Perhaps take a day tour to Milford Sound or partake in one of the many adrenaline activities in the area

Day 13 - Queenstown - Lake Tekapo

Picturesque by day and dazzling by night, Lake Tekapo is part of a UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve, making it the perfect spot for stargazing.

Day 14 - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch

Drive the last stretch of this fantiastic adventure to Christchurch, where your journey ends.

Image Gallery

Abel Tasman

Marlborough Sounds

Huka Falls

Tekapo

Mt Cook

Fox Glacier

Maori Carving

Sunshine Bay Queenstown

Interislander

Milford Sound

Punakaiki

Queenstown Gondola

Tongariro

Rotorua

Alternative Holidays That May Interest You

Below you will find a small selection of 2024, 2025 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 270 0009 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you

Best of the North By Motorhome

Auckland
The Coromandel
Rotorua
Taupo
Hamilton

Experience the Freedom of a Motorhome
Visit Geo Thermal Rotorua
Enjoy the forests and coast of The Coromandel
Take a hike in Tongariro National Park

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Best of the South by Motorhome

Christchurch
Dunedin
Queenstown
Te Anau
Wanaka
Lake Tekapo

Experience the Freedom of a Motorhome
Spend time in Fiordland National Park.
Visit exciting and beautiful Queenstown
See the beauty of Wanaka & Tekapo

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