Hit the road in a motorhome
It’s not necessarily cheaper to campervan around NZ than to stay in hotels, but it’s certainly appealing. Think empty highways, a sense of freedom and the chance to sleep amid A-list wilderness (the Department of Conservation runs 200-plus campsites). For on-the-road camaraderie, pre-booked sites and a big adventure, join the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s cavalcade, which will explore from the Bay of Islands to southerly Invercargill and all points between.
Small two-berth campervans cost from around £14 per day (spaceshipsrentals. co.nz). A 56-day escorted Ultimate New Zealand motorhome tour (01342 488 060; camc.com) costs from £10,499pp including flights; departs Feb 3 2023