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Pristine sandy beaches, azure blue waters, and stunningly scenic panoramas… New Zealand’s South Island is a motorhome traveller’s dream road trip destination. 

With a Britz campervan hire, you can tailor your South Island road trip to see and do as much (or as little!) as you like. Britz has branches in both Christchurch and Queenstown. So, if you choose to, you can pick up your camper at one branch and drop it off at the other. 

With so much to see and do on a South Island campervan trip, it’s worth researching some of the hidden gems that often get missed. It’s often those hard-to-find beaches, tiny townships, and unassuming little cafes that offer the best surprises. To save you time and help you plan the perfect South Island itinerary, we’ve done the research for you. Here are some of the must-see and must-do New Zealand hidden gems worth adding to your South Island campervan trip. 

Keen to plan a winter campervan road trip? New Zealand is packed full of awesome destinations to discover as the weather cools down and the snow starts to fall. From hot pools and winter gardens to fun festivals and comfort food, there’s plenty on offer to help brighten up your winter. Wrap up warm and spend the day exploring, then come home to the warmth and comfort of your cosy campervan. Treat yourself with a mulled wine and warming comfort food. Now that’s what we call a winter holiday! 

In this helpful guide, we take a look at some of New Zealand’s top winter road trip destinations. Pour a hot chocolate and get ready to get inspired!

For rugby fans worldwide, a trip to New Zealand is a must do! Home of the All Blacks, this picturesque country has a proud rugby history.

Whether you’re visiting for the 2017 rugby tour of New Zealand, or planning an adventure holiday, we’ve mapped out the ultimate campervan itinerary around the North Island.