| Whether you crave a holiday full of outdoor adventure | | | | illegal to discharge this waste into anything other than |
| or a relaxing vacation sampling gourmet cuisine and | | | | an approved dump station. Keep New Zealand clean |
| award winning wines, New Zealand has something for | | | | and green. Should you dump the waste elsewhere it |
| everyone. And, there is no better way to explore this | | | | will end up in out pristine waterways. |
| highly diverse country than to rent a New Zealand | | | | The main pick up and drop off cities for a New |
| motor home. With many tourist destinations within a | | | | Zealand motor home or a New Zealand camper van |
| few hours of each other and a well-maintained | | | | are Auckland and Christchurch, although some |
| network of roads and highways, renting a motor home | | | | companies have an office in Wellington, Picton or |
| or camper van in New Zealand provides travelers the | | | | Queenstown. One way hires have a minimum hire |
| freedom and flexibility to experience all of the sites | | | | period. It is also legal to park motor homes in New |
| and attractions while enjoying all of the comforts of a | | | | Zealand on national park land as long as there is not a |
| home on wheels. | | | | Parking Prohibited sign posted. |
| With many companies specialising in renting motor | | | | Most first time visitors of New Zealand visit both the |
| homes in New Zealand, it's helpful to compare prices | | | | North and South islands to experience the vastly |
| and availability on the internet. Rates tend to be higher | | | | different landscapes. Camper vans and motor homes |
| during the summer months of December through | | | | can be conveniently driven onto the Interislander ferry |
| February, and the best deals are to be had from May | | | | for the three hour journey between the islands. Most |
| through September. Reputable rental companies will | | | | rental companies will gladly book reservations for the |
| offer comprehensive insurance, roadside assistance, | | | | ferry and provide you with all of the information that |
| and 24-hour customer service. Other features that are | | | | you will need prior to setting sail. |
| also frequently offered when renting a camper van in | | | | When touring the stunning beauty of the South Island, |
| New Zealand include itinerary planning, kitchen utensils, | | | | it's especially important to be aware of the weather. |
| linens, unlimited mileage, ferry booking assistance, | | | | Snow frequently falls in the winter months, and chains |
| airport pickup, and luggage storage. | | | | are required on some roads. The speed limit on New |
| Camp ground facilities throughout New Zealand are | | | | Zealand open roads is 100 km or about 62 miles per |
| generally very well maintained and in convenient, and | | | | hour. To have a safe motoring holiday, it's essential to |
| often times, scenic locations. Along with BBQs, kitchen | | | | stay within the speed limit and to obey all of the traffic |
| facilities, restrooms and showers, most campgrounds | | | | signs. Many of the roads, while well paved and signed, |
| have laundry rooms and playgrounds. It's always a | | | | are somewhat narrow and often slick from rain or ice. |
| good idea to reserve space at a campground prior to | | | | Photo radar is used throughout the country to enforce |
| arrival, especially during the peak season of summer. | | | | the speed limits, and there are strict laws forbidding |
| Although most New Zealand motor homes and | | | | drinking and driving. |
| camper vans have a shower and toilet on board, it is | | | | |