NZ Travel Guides

Methven is the laid-back base for Mt Hutt and the Canterbury foothills. Cheap eats, ballooning, gorge walks and a real small-town New Zealand feel.

Mt Hutt is Canterbury’s top ski field with huge views over the plains. What to know in winter and summer, plus the backpacker base of Methven nearby.

Hanmer Springs is an alpine village built around natural hot pools. Free forest walks, mountain biking, and camping tips for backpackers in North Canterbury.

Akaroa sits inside an old volcano on Banks Peninsula. Free walks, a tiny French town, dolphins, and what backpackers need to know about camping here.

Christchurch is the gateway to the South Island. Free things to do, the best parks and gardens, and what to know before you pick up your campervan.

If you only bookmark one website before you land in New Zealand, make it DOC — the Department of Conservation

One of the most common enquiries we get is: “What’s actually included?” It’s a fair question – the campervan hire

Every year, thousands of European visitors come to New Zealand and rent a campervan. Many of them find the experience

“Can you really sleep anywhere in a campervan in New Zealand?” It’s one of the most common questions from people

One-way campervan rental – picking up in one city and dropping off in another – is a popular option in