Itinerary planning

Plan your next road trip

If you’re looking to go on a road trip to New Zealand, don’t worry, as Bay of Islands Campervans is here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a first-time visitor to the country, our expertise and local knowledge will help you create the perfect travel itinerary for your campervan trip.

We’ll send you information and links to some of New Zealand’s best destinations and activities, and you can check out our Instagram account for further inspiration.

What do you want to do during your New Zealand Holiday?

We’ll also take the time to find out your interests to make sure we recommend the perfect itinerary. From walking and outdoors to relaxing in one of New Zealand’s many thermal hot pools, we’ve got you covered.

Once you provide a rough route, we’ll help you fine-tune it so that you don’t miss out on anything worth seeing. You can even download a camping app to your phone to enhance your camping experience. Finally, we’ll help you plan a themed itinerary based on your specific interests.

Finalize your New Zealand Itinerary

Once your itinerary is set, you can start finalizing your plans by looking into camping locations and downloading essential camping apps to your phone. If you’re travelling to the South Island, we recommend booking the Interislander or Bluebridge to take your motorhome across the Cook Strait.

All set? Let the fun begin!

New Zealand offers a wide range of activities, from land, water, to air-based experiences. You can also experience and enjoy the famous Maori and Kiwi cultures, wildlife, wine, or even explore the Hobbiton movie set. With Bay of Islands Campervans, planning your dream holiday has never been easier. Be sure to follow us on our Facebook page for all the latest news and tips on New Zealand campervan travel.

With Bay of Islands Campervans, planning your dream holiday is more accessible than ever before. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for all the latest news and tips on New Zealand campervan travel.

Itinerary planning

Motorhome rental vs car and hotel

Are you planning a self-drive tour in New Zealand? There are two main options for getting around: Motorhome rental vs car and hotel. Which one should you choose? Is it cheaper to use a camper or stay in hotels? It depends on your travel style. If you’re an adventurer who

3 ‘Scenic Routes’ to Wellington

We see many itineraries where the route from Taupo to Wellington is straight south on the SH1, all in a big hurry to catch the ferry to the South Island. If you can spare some time, there are 3 really nice ‘alternatives‘ for a part of this trip: 3 Scenic

Steaming Rotorua

Two things you notice when you get to the Rotorua area: Steaming ponds, rivers, and the smell of sulphur. To get up close to the action, there are many Thermal Parks you can choose from. The most famous ones are undoubtedly Wai-o-Tapu and Te Puia. Being the most famous ones

Visitor Visa

Visitor Visa / International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy You are be allowed to travel to New Zealand if you do not have a visitor visa or an NZeTA. Allow up to 72 hours for processing, but it could take as little as 10 minutes. You may also have to

16 Themed Highways of New Zealand

Touring New Zealand by campervan and not knowing where to start? There are 10 Highways with a theme to choose from. This may not sound like a pleasant way to explore; when you are used to traffic in Europe or the USA, expectations of highways are different from New Zealand

Wifi for campervans

Stay connected on your vacation Planning to go on a vacation and worried about staying connected? You might face an issue with your phone not being connected to Wi-Fi and end up with a bill containing a huge data overage charge. It’s easy to get reliant on Wi-Fi since it’s