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Been wondering what to do during the school holidays with your troops? As school holidays approach, its a great time to lock in a memorable family holiday and take a break before the term resumes! If travelling abroad is off the cards, and you're considering what you can do in your own backyard, let us inspire you with ten fun-filled family holidays leaving from Auckland. Pick up your campervan and hit the road on any of these extraordinary journeys, and start making those memories with the whole family in no time.

Considering a family trip to make unforgettable memories with your little one? Whether you're looking forward to a winter-getaway or summertime tour around New Zealand, we've got you covered with ten top tips for baby's first campervan adventure.

Winter doesn’t mean putting your South Island road trip on hold - in fact, it can be one of the best times to go. From South Island ‘must sees’, to ideas for a self-drive tour and why winter is such a great season to visit - here’s all you need to know.

There are also some handy hints below to help with planning your South Island itinerary, and what to expect when travelling, along with some of the best routes you can take in a campervan. Once you know where you want to go, it’s easy to get away for a quick trip of 5 days or take your time to see more of the sights.

Thinking about taking a North Island winter road trip? You should! With so much to see and do, a campervan trip really is the best way to travel around the top half of New Zealand. To help you plan a trip to remember, we’ve pulled together some tried and true winter itineraries. Planning your next family vacay for the winter months has never been easier. Read on for the best places to visit in the North Island, what to expect when travelling during winter and must-see attractions along the way.

There’s no doubt New Zealand ‘packs a punch’ when it comes to some of the best family-friendly campgrounds around. Heading away on a campervan holiday or camping trip with the whole family is a great way to experience everything New Zealand has to offer while you make unforgettable memories on the road. Is a trip around the North or South Island (or both) on your family travel bucket list? We’ve compiled a handy list of some of the best campsites to stay at with kiddos in tow. It covers the top family holiday parks in NZ, as well as a few tips and tricks for stress-free camping with the kids.

Looking for the best way to explore and experience New Zealand? Taking a campervan holiday is one of the best ways to see more and do more in Aotearoa. Although summer is a popular time for holiday van travel in New Zealand, there are still lots of wonderful things to do in NZs winter.

Some of the most beautiful driving routes in New Zealand are visited during winter, and for very good reason. Stunning seasonal views, cold weather adventure sports and world-class events are just some of the many enticing reasons to book a wintertime campervan escape.

This guide covers everything you need to know about travelling in a van during Winter in New Zealand, including the benefits of travelling in winter, the best things to see and do as well as where to stay and what to pack.

You may be wondering, what is freedom camping, and how does it work?

In short, freedom camping means being free – just you, your fellow travellers and nature. You won’t have to worry about plugging your campervan into power, and you can really explore New Zealand's beautiful camping spots.

You’ll have the comfort and facilities of your campervan, with uninterrupted, stunning views of Mother Nature – the best way to experience it. We've put together some of the important things to know whilst freedom camping in New Zealand, so let's get started.

Itching for a campervan holiday in New Zealand? Or just exploring your options for the great New Zealand road trip? Touring New Zealand by campervan is a truly unique experience that everyone should try out at least once!

Going beyond the bach in a motorhome, gives you the freedom and flexibility to experience more with the family. New Zealand is an incredible classroom with experiences that would deliver the ultimate syllabus. Places like Wai-o-Tapu are phenomenal geography field trips, Te Puia and Manea Footprints of Kupe provide enriching cultural experiences.

Check out our list of ‘roadschooling experiences’ you can have these school holidays when you travel by camper.

Pristine sandy beaches, azure blue waters, and stunningly scenic panoramas… New Zealand’s South Island is a motorhome traveller’s dream road trip destination. 

With a Britz campervan hire, you can tailor your South Island road trip to see and do as much (or as little!) as you like. Britz has branches in both Christchurch and Queenstown. So, if you choose to, you can pick up your camper at one branch and drop it off at the other. 

With so much to see and do on a South Island campervan trip, it’s worth researching some of the hidden gems that often get missed. It’s often those hard-to-find beaches, tiny townships, and unassuming little cafes that offer the best surprises. To save you time and help you plan the perfect South Island itinerary, we’ve done the research for you. Here are some of the must-see and must-do New Zealand hidden gems worth adding to your South Island campervan trip.