Day 1: Christchurch to Kaikoura
Collect your motorhome at the vehicle depot in Christchurch and make your way to Kaikoura, the place with New Zealand’s most abundant sea life. Encoun...
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New Zealand Trips
Photography
20-Day Self Drive Photography Adventure in New Zealand’s South Island
Starting from $2490 USD
Discover the South Island and experience the real New Zealand through the eyes of an award-winning local nature photographer. All from the comforts of your own home whilst on the road!
Photograph the mirror reflections at Lake Matheson, hike to Rob Roy Glacier, drive the scenic route to Milford Sound, enjoy a Gondola ride in Queenstown, marvel at the night skies in Lake Tekapo and fly in a ski plane and helicopter for a spectacular snow landing on the Tasman Glacier.
Travel time: 35 hrs
Distance: 2579 kms
Ultimate Alpine Experience
Lake Wanaka Cruise & Island Nature Walk
Milford Sound Nature Cruise
Soak in the stars! The only guided hot pools and star gazing experience in New Zealand
Franz Josef Kayak Adventure
Wilderness Jetboat Ride and Funyak Adventure
Secret photography locations by Meghan Maloney
Trip Highlights
Day 2: Kaikoura
On your second day in Kaikoura, you are in for an unforgettable experience. Go on a whale watch tour! Whale Watch is New Zealand's only vessel based w...
Day 3: Kaikoura to Arthur's Pass
The road to Arthur’s Pass is one of New Zealand's greatest drives from the East Coast to the West with breathtaking scenery around almost every corner...
Stories about New Zealand
Our team is following the latest developments around the COVID-19 outbreak closely. It’s a concerning time for everyone, including the tourism industry here in Australia and New Zealand. As of this week, there are entry restrictions in both Australia and New Zealand to prevent further spread of the outbreak. We have collected the latest information.
A self drive trip in a campervan doesn’t come without its challenges, but is by far the best way to experience New Zealand! The benefit of having your own home on the road is that it gives you the freedom to set up camp in the most mind blowing locations you can imagine.
From the volcanic landscapes in the South to the lush rolling hills in the North, it’s not hard to imagine why Sir Peter Jackson chose New Zealand as Middle‑earth™. It also doesn’t hurt he’s a proud Kiwi himself.