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