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Wondering where to find the best camping in Raglan? At Britz New Zealand, we like to do the research for you, making it super easy to create the ultimate family road trip planner. In this guide, we share some of the best family-friendly campgrounds and holiday parks in Raglan, including:

From its revitalised city centre to its abundance of natural beauty, Christchurch is as diverse and colourful as its communities. That makes it the perfect destination to rent a campervan and take a family holiday. To help you plan your motorhome holiday in this awesome South Island city, we’ve put together a list of the top 15 family-friendly things to do in Christchurch.

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You've probably heard on the grapevine about campervanning in New Zealand. About waking up next to crystal clear lakes and snow-capped mountains, relaxing on pristine beaches, exploring landscapes on some of our great walks and snapping some breathtaking photos. 

So, to help you get started on how to campervan in New Zealand, we've collated the best campervan tips from our one million-plus travellers. From trip highlights and customer curated itineraries to help plan your trip, to how to find your perfect campervan and where to stay with it. 

When it comes to heading north from Auckland in a campervan, I frequently take a left-hand turn at Bryndrwyn, near the turn-off to Waipu. From there, I savour the journey through the gentle hills and hidden havens of Kaipara Harbour, which offer an abundance of history and off-the-beaten-track adventure.

This region is not completely overlooked by travellers. It forms part of the well-known Twin Coast Discovery Tour, which takes in both the western route and suggests a return journey via the better-known east coast. This is certainly a trip I recommend to any visitors wanting to explore New Zealand’s Northland in a rental campervan.  

Of course, it’s easy to see why the coastal towns of the east coast route are so popular, especially in summer, when the turquoise seas and white sands are dramatically contrasted with red flowering pohutukawa trees. But, for me, especially in the transitional seasons of autumn and spring, New Zealand’s Kaipara Region really comes in to its own.

Then, the crowds are thinned and the harbour is often at its tranquil best. This is also a time when the mature trees planted by early settlers, and the white-washed colonial buildings, stand out; luminescent in the softer light against the backdrop of rolling green hills.

Stunningly beautiful and packed with excitement and wonder all year round, Queenstown and the bottom of the South Island are an absolute must-do on any campervan holiday of New Zealand. Easily accessible via both road and air, with a Britz Campervans branch conveniently located at the airport. Around Queenstown sightseeing is the stock and trade of many businesses, when you choose to explore Queenstown you won’t be disappointed by the number of things to see and do in Queenstown. While Queenstown is a phenomenal destination in its own right, and incredibly campervan-friendly (like the rest of the country), it’s also the ideal place from which to venture out to discover the rest of the deep south. Here are a few of our favorite itineraries for Queenstown and the surrounds that will ensure you see a great selection of the most picturesque sights Queenstown and the surrounding areas have to offer.

Officer Travels are Leah & Declan a British travel blogger couple who decided to explore New Zealand's North Island in one of our Britz campervans. They picked up the campervan at our Auckland branch with the idea of completing as many walks on the North Island as possible throughout their 5-week hire, and to freedom camp as often as possible. Many people would choose to do both Islands within this time but Leah & Declan wanted to explore every corner of the North. And it seems like it didn’t disappoint! The walks on the North Island vary and there really is something for everyone. Leah said, having a Britz vehicle made the hikes even easier. The layout inside gave them the space to get ready for the day without having to fold away a bed first. Additionally, they also found a second purpose for the toilet space - a drying room for all the clothes after those rainy day walks!

So continue reading to hear all about Officer Travels favourite walks and hikes on the North Island. To read about their experience with Britz check out their blog post here.

Taupō is a hugely popular destination for families planning a campervan holiday in New Zealand. And, it’s no wonder why visitors flock to this lakeside town every year. Set against the beautiful Lake Taupō, surrounded by ancient forests, alpine deserts, and majestic mountains, Taupō is brimming with adventure and excitement.

New Zealand is the perfect destination for hikers and walkers. You’d be hard-pressed to find another country so small yet so wonderfully diverse. From stunning blue lakes, deep fjords, glaciers, volcanoes, golden-sand beaches, dense forests, majestic mountains and roaring waterfalls, New Zealand’s South Island is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the world. Most of which are best experienced on foot! Much of our unique wilderness can be explored on day hikes (or tramps as we call them). With the different levels of track difficulty across a variety of different landscapes, there really is something for everybody.

Are you planning a classic Kiwi summer holiday? There’s no better way to enjoy New Zealand than from the front seat of a campervan. So, if you’re looking to experience the best New Zealand has to offer, consider renting a campervan. Van travel gives you the freedom to explore what makes Aotearoa such a bucket-list destination. We’re here to help you have a successful summer campervan trip around New Zealand.  In this guide, we’re listing our top tips for a campervan holiday in New Zealand.