Living the Van Life: 12 Days of Campervan Adventures in South Island, New Zealand
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 พ.ย. 2023
- We recently went on an amazing adventure and wanted to share some valuable lessons we learned along the way. Whether you're planning a road trip or renting an RV, these tips will come in handy.
1. First things first, get familiar with your vehicle. It's important to know how to drive it safely and make the most of its features. And here's a little secret - RV centres often have free leftover supplies like kitchen and pantry items. Take what you need, but remember to be considerate of others.
2. Next, make sure to download an app that shows you everything from camp sites to dump sites, laundromats, and gas stations. It's also a good idea to have offline maps since reception can be spotty in some areas.
3. Flexibility is key. Plan your itinerary based on the weather and your personal situation. And when you're on the road, drive according to the conditions.
4. Taking care of your RV is important too. Empty the grey water and fill up the water tank daily when you can. We found that tidying up the van at the start of the day is a great habit to have. And when you're staying at a paid camp site, make use of the facilities like toilets, showers, and kitchens. It's all included in the price!
5. Remember to enjoy the journey! Take breaks whenever you want to admire the surroundings and rest when you're tired from driving.
Now, let's talk about budget. For our 12-day trip, here's how much we spent in New Zealand dollars:
1. Campervan hire, including RUC: $2,900
2. Diesel: $350
3. LPG: $45
4. Campsite fees: $450
5. Food, groceries & Misc: $950
Of course, your expenses may vary depending on your budget and destination. In our case, we focused on hiking, so we didn't spend much on attraction fees.
We hope these tips and insights help you plan an unforgettable adventure. Happy travels!
Great video, Awesome trip, plenty more to see when you head back again 👍😀🚐
Thanks for watching! We are surely coming back! 😊
Love this! One of the best videos I’ve seen of the South Island
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. The south island truly is breathtaking 😊
What an excellent view and professional photography which remind me the wonderful time there in last Oct 😁
Thank you! We're not professionals, just having fun with it! 😊
Your Campervan is not a larger vehical !!Very easy to drive & manage.
awesome vid ty😊👍
Thank you too! 😊😍
Hi guys! we just finished watching your South Island vlog. We truly enjoyed them!
We are heading over next month August to do the same thing (campervan) and may look into just following your itinerary. is there a way we can see the full list of places and campsites you stayed? we would really appreciate it!
Thanks for watching our SI vlog and it’s great to hear you enjoyed it. Happy to share the complete list of places we visited and the campsites where we stayed at below.
Day 1:
Places Visited: Mona Vale Garden Park, Christchurch Central City
Campsite: South Brighton Holiday Park
Day 2:
Places Visited: Castle Hill, Rakaia Gorge Lookout, Mount Sunday
Campsite: Lake Opuha Camp
Day 3:
Places Visited: Canola Fields Fairlie Mackenzie, Lake Tekapo, Mt. John Walkway
Campsite: Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Day 4:
Places Visited: Aoraki Mt. Cook, Hooker Hut
Campsite: White Horse Hill Campground
Day 5:
Places Visited: Glentanner Park Centre, High Country Salmon, Lindis Pass Viewpoint, Wanaka Lavender Farm
Campsite: Mt. Aspiring Holiday Park
Day 6:
Places Visited: Brewster Track
Campsite: Brewster Hut
Day 7:
Places Visited: Descent from Hike, Fantail Falls
Campsite: Albert Town Campground
Day 8:
Places Visited: Lake Wanaka, Wanaka Centre
Campsite: Kidds Bush Reserve
Day 9:
Places Visited: Isthmus Peak
Campsite: Albert Town Campground
Day 10:
Places Visited: Lake Pukaki Reserve
Campsite: Glentanner Park Centre
Day 11:
Places Visited: Sealy Tarns, Lake Tekapo Village Centre
Campsite: Geraldine Top 10 Holiday Park
Safe travels and enjoy your trip! 😊
@@TheOutrovertsamazing! Thank you! ❤
Nicely done
Thank you! 😊
Thank you for sharing the location's names
My pleasure 😊
You had a nice trip.😊 Can you tell me when you did and the cost for rent RV?
Thank you! This was in mid October. You can find the campervan trip details in the description 😊
How easy was it to drive this camper van? Since it is about 7 meters
You'd be surprised at how easy it is to drive, particularly with the elevated driver's seat providing a clear view of the van and the road. While it is long, its width is similar to that of a large car making it easy to get used to. 😊
hi,..May I ask, what month is this? And pick up from ? auckland, chiristchurch, or queenstown ? thankyou
Hi, it was on the 3rd week of October. We picked up and returned the campervan in Christchurch 😊
@@TheOutroverts thankyou so much, Our plan is to go to New Zealand in October, is that good?
I really like the places you visit. 👍
Yes, October is a great time to visit the South Island of NZ! You'll enjoy milder weather, longer daylight hours, and fewer crowds compared to the peak summer months. Enjoy your trip! 😊
so what app shows gas stations and laundromats?
We used thl road trip 😊
Campermate.