Camper Adventure - Kiwis, Hobbits & Whales

Days 1-2  Auckland
What better way to start your trip in New Zealand than with an immersive All Blacks Maori experience.

Days 3-4  Auckland to the Coromandel Peninsula
Pick up your motorhome and leave the city behind as you head east to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. Kayak through sea caves at Cathedral Cove and dig your own warm bath in the sand at Hot Water Beach.

Days 5-6  The Coromandel Peninsula to Rotorua
En route to Rotorua, visit Frodo on the Hobbiton Movie Set near Matamata. On day 6, meet the shy rescue kiwis at Rainbow Springs Nature Park, then get up close to the bubbling mud pools and colourful craters at Te Puia Thermal Reserve.

Day 7  Rotorua to Tongariro NP
Continue to the volcanic peaks of Tongariro National Park, home to dramatic volcanoes and many scenic walking trails.

Day 8  Tongariro NP to Wellington
New Zealand’s coastal capital boasts history and culture and is home to Sir Peter Jackson’s Weta Workshop, an absolute must for movie fans! Go behind the scenes of blockbuster films and see real props from The Lord of the Rings, Avatar and Thunderbirds.

Days 9-10  Wellington to Abel Tasman NP
Catch the ferry across the scenic Cook Strait to South Island, motorhome in tow and continue to Abel Tasman National Park. Here you can follow in the footsteps of early explorers through mystical ancient rainforests or simply relax on the sweeping golden beaches.

Days 11-12  Abel Tasman NP to Kaikoura
Kaikoura is a haven for marine life and although famed for whale watching, swimming with the playful resident dolphins is a once-in-a-lifetime aqua adventure, which you’ll experience on day 12.

Day 13  Kaikoura to Lake Tekapo
Journey to Lake Tekapo via Christchurch, later learn all about the night sky at the Mount John Observatory.

Day 14  Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
Stop for a picnic on the shores of beautiful Lake Wanaka on your way to Queenstown, before returning your motorhome and checking into your hotel.

Days 15-16  Queenstown
Tackle one of the many mountain biking trails, zipline down Roy’s Peak or take to the water on an exhilarating jet boat adventure.

Day 17  Queenstown
Head to the airport as your adventure comes to an end.