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  • 21 days
  • 17 overnight stays
  • Flights and baggage
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    Your Itinerary

    21 days
    • Christchurch
    • Queenstown
    • Tongariro National Park
    • Auckland
    • Coromandel
    • Wanaka

    Ever fancied rolling through New Zealand in a campervan, surrounded by turquoise lakes, mighty volcanoes and endless natural beauty? Well, on this road trip, you get all that and much more! As soon as you land in Christchurch, jump behind the wheel of your campervan and hit the road. Where first? It's up to you! Marvel at the dazzlingly blue Lake Tekapo before setting off for Mount Cook National Park, where some of the most beautiful views of the South Island await. And how about a trip to Adventure City, aka Queenstown? From bungee jumping to rafting and skydiving, this place sure lives up to its name! Next up, marvel at immense glaciers and bizarre rock formations on the West Coast before chilling on the beach in Abel Tasman National Park. And then it’s onwards again, this time to the North Island, where the spectacular Tongariro National Park, the enchanting Art Deco town of Napier, the paradise-like Coromandel coast and a classic city break in Auckland are all part of the programme. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to make your dreams come true!

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    New Zealand – just the name makes your stomach tingle with excitement! You still can't believe that the time's finally come and you'll soon be able to see all the places you've been dreaming of for so long IRL. Time to hop on the plane that'll bring you to your dream destination! Now, you've just got to be patient one last time before your Kiwi dream finally comes true...

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    New Zealand van life: Epic road trip through Kiwi culture

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    New Zealand van life: Epic road trip through Kiwi culture

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    Where are you right now? That's right, still in the air! As you daydream, you fly over up to three continents, a whole host of countries and even more cities. On the screen in front of you, you can see the distance to NZ getting smaller and smaller. Excited? You bet!

    You've finally touched down in New Zealand! You quickly shake off your tiredness from the journey and make your own way to your accommodation.  Starting out on New Regent Street, you admire the colourful houses that throw back to the colonial style. And you notice something else, too: in some places, the buildings look randomly scattered together! The rebuilding of Christchurch after the major 2011 earthquake is the chief reason for this mosaic-like cityscape, which gives off a totally special vibe. If you want to learn more, why not visit the Quake City Museum (optional, payable on site)? And if you don't want to miss a single stop in the city, then take a ride on the historic tram (optional, payable on site)! On the almost 50-minute ride, you'll pass through the entire city centre and can sit back and relax while the top must-sees whizz past. Plus, if you're lucky enough to be here at the weekend, you've just got to hit up the Farmer's Market in Riccarton Bush, which offers local specialities every Saturday – go on, savour the experience!  

    You grab your belongings and head off to meet your personal companion for the next few days: your fully equipped campervan! Now, nothing stands in the way of your road trip adventure. It's time to discover the breathtaking beauty of South Island and simply live day to day in true van-life style! First stop: Lake Tekapo. So, you put the pedal to the metal, turn up the music and speed off. The Inland Scenic Route definitely lives up to its name and offers a glimpse of what awaits. And then you see it: the lake shining in an unreal turquoise tone that you've never seen before, the majestic mountains rising up in the background and, right in the middle of the water, a green island that looks like a painting. In the evening, you spread out your cosy blanket and gaze up at the sky, because there's hardly any other place in the world where the stars twinkle as brightly as here! Recommended campsite: Lake Tekapo Motels and Holiday Park

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