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