Camper Adventure - Kiwis, Hobbits & Whales

Days 1-2  Fly to Auckland  

Days 3-4  Auckland  
Welcome to Auckland! What better way to start your trip in New Zealand than with an immersive and engaging All Blacks experience. Learn the story about New Zealand’s rugby team, feel the passion and experience the famous haka!            

Days 5-6  Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula  
Pick up your motorhome and leave the city behind as you head east to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. Whilst here, relax and take in your surroundings, or opt to Kayak through sea caves at Cathedral Cove and dig your own warm bath in the sand at Hot Water Beach.    

Days 7-8  Coromandel Peninsula  to Rotorua  
En route to Rotorua, visit Frodo on the Hobbiton Movie Set near Matamata. The following day, 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 9  Rotorua to Tongariro NP          
Continue to Tongariro National Park, home to dramatic volcanoes and many scenic walking trails.

Day 10  Tongariro NP to Wellington
New Zealand’s coastal capital is known for its strong arts, history and culture scene, characterised by its steep hills and beautiful harbour. Meander the city’s streets and discover its array of boutique shops, restaurants and cafés.        

Days 11-12  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 13-14  Abel Tasman NP to Kaikôura    
Kaikôura is a haven for marine life, so today, embark on a whale watch cruise. As well as the chance to spot resident sperm whales, you might also be lucky enough to see dusky dolphins, cute fur seals and migrating orcas.    

Day 15  Kaikôura to Lake Tekapo      
Journey to Lake Tekapo via Christchurch, later learn all about the night sky at the Cowan's Observatory.          

Day 16  Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
Stop for a picnic on the shores of beautiful Lake Wânaka on your way to Queenstown, before returning your motorhome and checking into your Queenstown hotel.        

Days 17-18  Queenstown        
Sitting on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps, Queenstown is renowned for adventure sports. Tackle one of the many mountain biking trails, zipline down Roy’s Peak or take to the water on an exhilarating jet boat adventure.  

Days 19-20  Fly home