Cycle New Zealand’s South Island Great Rides by campervan — hire bikes locally, no experience needed. Otago Rail Trail, Alps 2 Ocean, Queenstown Trail and more. 2026 guide.
The Cook Strait ferry is slow, expensive and unreliable. Here’s why flying direct to Christchurch saves time, money and stress – and how to start your South Island trip right.
Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Jetstar fly direct to Christchurch. Skip Auckland, skip the ferry, and start your South Island campervan road trip from day one.
Drive New Zealand’s best wine regions by campervan – Marlborough, Waipara, Central Otago and Hawke’s Bay. Cellar doors on the trail, freedom camping in between.
Visit every major Lord of the Rings filming location in New Zealand by campervan – Hobbiton, Edoras, Isengard, Rivendell and more. Full route guide with directions.
Drive SH35, New Zealand’s most remote coastal road – the East Cape loop from Opotiki to Gisborne. Wild beaches, no crowds, and some of the best freedom camping on the North Island.
North Island campervan route: Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua, Taupo and Tongariro. Glowworms, geothermal parks, volcanic landscapes and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Drive from Auckland to Cape Reinga and back along Northland’s Ninety Mile Beach, Kauri forests and Bay of Islands. Full campervan route guide for New Zealand’s far north.
Complete two-island New Zealand road trip by campervan – Auckland to Christchurch via the Interislander ferry, with a detailed budget breakdown and route options.
Christchurch to Nelson by campervan via Kaikoura – whale watching, Marlborough wine, the Queen Charlotte Track and Abel Tasman. Full route guide with stops and tips.
